Ivan Groen Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ivan Groen in Sumas, Washington, born in Shepherd, Montana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ivan left this world on December 24, 2024 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ivan Groen to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Groen and Julia DeVries Groen; and his brothers, Alan and John Groen. He is survived by: his wife Wilma Groen; his children, Lori Simshauser (Kerry), Jill VanderGriend (Duane), Amy Feddema (Rick) and Penni Postma (Darren); his grandchildren, Katie Roosma (Matt), Alex VanderGriend, Leah Kooistra (Daniel), Kendrick Jackson, Jarren Jackson (Joey Bateman), Derek Feddema (Emily), Jesse Feddema (Caira), Cassie Feddema, Nick Holen, Micah Postma (Audrey) and Levi Postma (Kim); his great grandchildren, Lincoln, Jensen, Logan, Bentley, Brooke, Cooper, Willow, Alaina, Fiona, Hannah and Wesley Ivan; and his sisters-in-law, Carla Groen and Joy Faber.