Ivan Richard Morley

Ivan Richard Morley passed away peacefully on Monday evening, August 20, 2018 with family by his side. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Viola and Ralph Morley and brother Earl from Francis, SK and Nelda Morley, the mother of his children. He is survived by his children, Greg (Susan and her boys Adam and Aaron) of Regina, Suzanne (Jon) of Canmore and Dona-Lynn of Regina; his grandchildren Mia Laine Morley of Edmonton and Jolsen Morley; his sisters Lola Beck of Magnolia Springs, Alabama, and Doreen Arnott of Calgary and his sister-in-law Ruth Morley, formerly of Francis; plus numerous nieces and nephews.

Ivan was born on October 30, l928 in Regina and was raised on the family farm at Francis. He attended Luther College in Regina before spending some winters working on the west coast while farming in the summers.

Ivan became a business man. He owned and operated the Clover Farm General Store in Francis before moving to Regina in 1957 where he began a sales career. He worked with First Investors, King Merit and Occidental Life in Regina and Saskatoon. In the mid sixties Ivan and family returned to Regina. In the seventies Ivan owned and operated Indequip Sales. He also owned and managed the Wheatland Motel and Café. Ivan liked to be busy. Ivan still found the time and dedication to spend many years as an active member of the Maple Leaf Lions Club. 

In his younger days Ivan played baseball, was an avid golfer and accomplished curler.  Many watched him draw the button with last rock in the 10th end in the Regina Bonspiel to defeat the then world champion Ernie Richardson Rink. 

Ivan had a magnificent voice, which he inherited from his father Ralph. For many years Ivan sang in church choirs, most notably Whitmore Park United Church. He appeared on the CKTV Van Wiebe show in the late 50’s and for a time was a member of the Regina Male Voice Choir. He sang at countless weddings and funerals, his beautiful voice would often move one to tears.

When he retired and sold his businesses, he worked full time at his former pastime, that of renovations and repairs. He was always available to help a neighbour, friend or family member with any type of construction project. He spent several winters with his sister Lola and brother-in-law Carl doing small construction related projects around Gulf Shores Alabama. Ivan could sew, cook family dinners and grow bountiful plants and flowers.

In 2013 Ivan settled into a peaceful retirement at Queen Victoria Estates where he played crib and pool, watched the news and his sports, particularly curling, tennis, the Jays and his beloved Riders. Ivan spent many hours putting together jig saw puzzles and hanging them for all to enjoy. 

In accordance with Ivan’s wishes there will not be a memorial service. There will be a private family interment of his ashes in his father’s grave at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in Ivan’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. You may leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online obituary at: www.myalternatives.ca or mail may be sent c/o Ivan Morley to 1265 Scarth Street, Regina, SK S4R 2E6.