Obituary of Ian Thane

Ian Thane of Wycliffe. B.C passed away on Saturday, April 5th, 2014 at 70 years of age.

Ian graduated from University of Saskatchewan in the spring of 1976. He put himself through University as a skilled farrier and by cowboying in various parts of Western Canada and Montana. He opened his veterinary practice in Cranbrook in 1976 out of his home, later moving to 30th Avenue North in Cranbrook. After settling in Wycliffe on Booth Creek Ranch he built his dream home. He was worded by many as the best veterinarian this valley has ever had. Dad was never a man to turn down someone in need. He was always alright with making a trade, taking pride in helping someone that needed his services, money or not. Dad cared for this community and believed that you should leave a place better than when you arrived, and he lived by this. The last three years, dad enjoyed a new adventure building his retirement escape on the Baja beaches of Mexico, as he had always talked about.

He was a loving Father and mentor to Vincent, Devon and Dennis. He will be missed by many throughout the valley. He was predeceased by his parents Norman and Molly Thane, and survived by his brother David Thane, and his (Ian's) sons.

A Celebration of one of the last cowboy vets in the Kootenays will take place at Three Bars Guest Ranch on Thursday, April 17th 2014 at 4:00 pm.

Condolences can be sent to 7552 Wycliffe RD Cranbrook BC, V1C 7C4, or 250-489-4255.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com