Published:
September 25, 2016 08:54 pm EDT
Trot Insider has learned that Ivar Remmen of Saskatoon, Sask. died peacefully at the age of 94 on Sunday, Sept. 25.
He was a longtime employee of Standardbred Canada and had many good memories of friends he met in the horse racing industry.
Ivar was predeceased by his wife Irene and will be missed by his five children, Ray (Kerry), Gordon, Larry (Doreen), Barbara and Valerie (Doug), as well as seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
At Ivar's request, there will be no funeral, but a private family service and interment will be held at a later date.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Ivar Remmen.
I never had the pleasure to
I never had the pleasure to know Ivar but I do know and count as friends his three sons who I have known for many years. Ray, Larry and Gord are three of the best people in our business and I can think of no tribute for your Dad that would top that. Our condolences to the family.
Gay and Brian Webster
An amazing man. Ivar and
An amazing man. Ivar and Irene were very well known for many years throughout the Standardbred industry. They will both be missed dearly. Our condolences, thoughts and prayers to all of the friends and family mourning this loss. The Haining Family