Keri, Zachary, Kaspar and family, we are so sorry for your loss.
I had the tremendous pleasure to work with Ian during his tenure in the Netherlands and consider him one of the most balanced, sincere, genuine and trustworthy individuals I have ever come across.
He will be greatly missed and our thoughts are with you during these very difficult times.
Tuesday 11 April 2017
Peter and Erna Oosterveer, Dallas, TX, USA.
No words can describe how sorry we are for your loss.
Ian left us with so many wonderful memories. His witty sense of humour, the twinkle in his bright blue eyes, his appreciation for beautiful things and his devotion to Keri, Zachary and Kasper. He will be greatly missed.
At this dark time, we are here for you. We will also be here for you when the days grow brighter.
Monday 10 April 2017
All our love, Jacqui, Pierre, Dominic and Matthew
Ian is a dear friend and our friendship goes back to happy times living in Melbourne.
Our hearts are bursting with the loss of such a wonderful man.
His depth of character is hard to define, those who knew him saw his charismatic mystery.
Ian we will light a candle for you and will forever hold you in our hearts. We love you and miss you.
May the tide
that is entering even now
the lip of our understanding
carry you out
beyond the face of fear
may you kiss
the wind then turn from it
certain that it will
love your back may you
open your eyes to water
water waving forever
and may you in your innocence
sail through this to that
——-Blessing the boats
by Lucille Clifton
Monday 10 April 2017
Keri, Stuart and Stirling Freeman, Australia