Monday, May 6, 2024
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As I remember Ian . . .
We met in 1984 in Brandon, Manitoba, one Saturday at The Keystone, by the pool tables. How fortunate was I to have our paths cross, to become close friends and then to share ten years together. He was kind, gentle and considerate.
“He was my best, good friend!” (quote from Forrest Gump)
Thank you for taking me in, along with three fur kids, and asking nothing in return. You kept me sane in a hurricane of uncertainty. You were my rock.
We had such fun. We traveled. We hosted dinner parties, (actually there were friends at our table more often than not).
I have so many great memories and a gazillion pictures to keep those moments alive. Ian introduced me to a quieter way of life, with no judgement, just acceptance. I met his family and friends from all walks of life who welcomed me into the fold.
Ian loved to golf, play pool, ski and spend time at the lake. He had a special relationship with my English Springer Spaniel, Lancer, then Ben and Robbie. He took great pride in, and often talked about, his grass with Neighbor Bob. His backyard was a beautiful private sanctuary; we spent a great deal of time there.
Ian tried to teach me the game of golf, I tagged along just for the fresh air and the view. And, he actually let me take his Supra for a spin! Yes, he had monumental patience!
Ian spoke often about one trip in particular: we went fishing in Lynn Lake. Just to summarize, he caught a huge Northern Pike and countless Pickerel. He complimented my folks on the first-class accommodations, and that’s funny cuz we slept in a tent with huge duct-taped lacerations (a bear had put its claws through it the week before we arrived). Then, it rained and we moved to the wood shed, but Ian loved every minute. True story.
They were a memorable ten years of my life. And then, I had to go.
Ian has a forever place in my heart.
