BORN

1923

DIED

2013

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Alexander Memorial Park

2200 Mesker Park Drive

Evansville, Indiana

Ivan Hurley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 27, 2013.

Ivan Hurley, 89, of Evansville, passed away Monday, March 25, 2013, at VNA Charlier Hospice Center. He was born September 21, 1923, in Richland, IN, to the late William Hobart and Wanita (Swallow) Hurley.

He was a WWII US Marine Corp Veteran and served in the Pacific Theatre. He retired in 1985 from the J. H. Rudolph Construction Company after over 15 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post #254 and VFW Post #1114. He enjoyed working in his workshop, riding his motorcycle, watching basketball and baseball, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Jane (Fellwock) Hurley of Evansville; sons, Rick (Pam) Hurley of Evansville and Jeff (Tammy) Hurley of Owensboro, KY; step-daughter, Jan (Bob) Thomas of Ft. Wayne, IN; step-son, Brad (Anne) Wagner of Beaverton, OR; grandchildren, Angie (Dustin) Montgomery, Sean (Betsy) Thomas, Nicole Clayton and Braxton Hurley; and great-granddaughter, Sloane Montgomery.

No services will be held. Private entombment will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Charlier Hospice Care Center. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderEastChapel.com.

Alexander Memorial Park Burial Location: Chapel of Remembrance Columbarium, Niche 10

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April 10, 2013

Daryl Helfert

Jane and Family,
So very sorry to hear about Ivan's passing. He was a wonderful person and family man. While I hadn't seen him in a while, I have fond memories of time spent with him and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

April 1, 2013

lisa gibbs

Jeff, Rick, and family, we are very sorry for your loss. I have thought about where u both are and how u are doing. I remember fun times for Jeff and I. (LISA). We remember Ivan very fondly. I would like to see u both again sometime. It seems that time flies by...We will keep u all in our prayers!!! Love you, Lisa Gibbs (Coomer), Sina and Jim Coomer

March 30, 2013

Pam Murphy (Coomer)

I just thought about your Dad the other day. I can still picture him out in his yard with that big smile on his face. I have loving memories of your entire family. Ricky and Jeff, you were a part of our family for so long. Wishing you both peace and comfort at this time of sorrow.

March 29, 2013

Rick and Jeff, we are so sorry for the loss of your Dad, we send our deepest sympathy.

Tommy and Mary Lou Martin

March 29, 2013

MCL Owensboro

W. J. Norris Detachment #804, Inc., Marine Corps League
C/o 4100 Kipling Drive, Owensboro, Kentucky 42303-7220

In recognition of Ivan Hurley's
honorable service to the United States of America, and the United States Marine Corps; We extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country, and Corps.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

Semper Fi, The Marines of Detachment #804.
Hugh Wade, Commandant

March 28, 2013

I worked with Ivan at JH Rudolph just before Ivan retired. Ivan was a fine man that I always respected and enjoyed working with. Ivan was a good friend as well. Ivan always talked highly of his family. Ivan set a good example for us young ones back then. We just lost a good one.

Kevin Knaebel (Evansville)

March 28, 2013

Tom Daming

Jeff, Rick, and Jane,

Shelley and I are so sorry to hear of your loss.

Tom & Shelley Daming

March 28, 2013

Jeff, Rick, and Jane,

Shelley and I are so very sorry to hear of your loss.

Tom & Shelley Daming

March 28, 2013

Tim Martin

Rick and Jeff, very sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

March 28, 2013

Tim Faulkner

Rick,
Please accept our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

March 28, 2013

Jay Fillman

Jeff, Sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Jay, Susie and Gabe

March 28, 2013

Jeff, on behalf of the Staples' Family, we have you and your family in our prayers. God Bless

March 28, 2013

Krissa Stevens

Rick,
We are all thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 28, 2013

The Staff of Lakeside Manor

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. Ivan will remain in our hearts forever.

March 28, 2013

Cindy Stilwell

Jeff,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

March 28, 2013

KEISTON HOLLOWAY

ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY

March 28, 2013

Brenda Harris Atkinson

Jane, sorry to hear of your loss...IDK you were in Evansville now...sorry we didn't keep in touch...Rick, from your classmate, sorry for your loss..

March 27, 2013

Bryan & Stacy Nunley

Jeff,Tammy & Braxton,
We are so sorry for your loss and you are in our prayers.

March 27, 2013

Terri Nation

My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you with His peace that passes understanding.

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