IAN BIRT

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IAN BIRT It is with heavy hearts and sadness the family announces the passing of Ian Chandler Birt, of Winnipeg, on April 15, 2018. Ian passed away at home, surrounded by love. Ian was born November 26, 1948 to Fred and Freda Birt, in Winnipeg. Ian loved spending time with family, road trips to Calgary or Nestor Falls, flights to Ottawa, wherever family was. Conversations and laughs over a delicious meal with great company made some of the best memories. Ian worked at Air Canada for 23 years before retiring in 2016. He had the perfect comforting voice for helping customers in need of guidance. Ian was such a loyal friend loved by so many. He had a sense of humour that was legendary, it could be funny but usually groan worthy! And it got him into trouble many times! Even in his final days, moments of that humour would shine through to make us laugh. The positive attitude Ian lived his life by sustained him through his illness. This attitude coupled with his strong faith was inspiring to us all. Earlier in life Ian had three amazing sons. He was so proud of his boys and the men they became. Patrick (Cynthia) of Calgary, Rick (Erica) and Marc (Lisa), both of Ottawa; grandchildren, Chandler, Cameron, Conner, Carter, Cailyn, Jozef, Preston, Michael, Matthew, Aiden and Avery all mourn his passing. In 1989 while living in Hamilton, Ian met Colleen. It truly was love at first sight. In 1993 they moved to Winnipeg and later married on May 4, 1996. In 2008 they welcomed their daughter Sara into the world. Sara was Ian's pride and joy and "Daddy's Little Girl". On July 26, 2016 in the Regina LDS Temple, Ian, Colleen and Sara were sealed together as a family. Colleen and Sara already miss Ian terribly, but take comfort in knowing we will be united again someday. Ian is survived by his brother Chris (Yeti); sister-in-law Angela; brothers-in-law, Harvey (Joan), Keith (Tracy); and father-in-law Stan, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ian was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Freda Birt; his brothers, Clive and Tim; his mother-in-law Judy; and nephew Tyler. The family wishes to thank nurse Tamara and Dr. Maksymiuk of CancerCare Manitoba and the Palliative Care Team who cared for Ian in his final days. To our church family - we love you so much for the incredible love and support you've shown us during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation are appreciated. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 45 Dalhousie Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Desjardins 204-233-4949 1-888-233-4949 www.desjardinsfuneralchapel.ca

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 21, 2018