Post by MAYTAG on Jan 18, 2006 14:08:19 GMT -5
It is with a deep sadness that we announce the death of Ivan Meeker, Executive Board Member of the Pennsylvania Fire and Emergency Services Institute. Ivan was taken to the hospital Tuesday morning and passed away early this morning in Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Ivan has been involved in the fire service for more than 50 years.
In addition to being a PFESI board member, Ivan is a Past President of the Firemen's Association of the State of Pennsylvania, having held many offices there and was recently a recipient of their Firemen of the Year award. He was also a Past President of the Firemen's Legislative Federation of Pennsylvania and is currently a member of their Board of Directors.
At the local level, Ivan was a 50 year member and Past President, having served 40 years as their president, and active member of The Innes Hose Company, in Canton, Pennsylvania. He also currently serves as Secretary of the Bradford County Firemen's Association. The tradition continues as Ivan was very proud that is so son, Jared, was recently elected Chief of the Lakeshore Fire Department in Rochester, New York.
Ivan was an active member and dedicated worker supporting Pennsylvania's Fire and Emergency Services. He will be greatly missed by many and our love, prayers, and support go out to Ivan's wife of 47 years, Joyce and his family, and the members of his Fire Company.
Funeral arrangements have not been finalized by the family, but we will communicate them to you as soon as they become available.
Tom Savage
Executive Director
PFESI 1-800-Fireline
In addition to being a PFESI board member, Ivan is a Past President of the Firemen's Association of the State of Pennsylvania, having held many offices there and was recently a recipient of their Firemen of the Year award. He was also a Past President of the Firemen's Legislative Federation of Pennsylvania and is currently a member of their Board of Directors.
At the local level, Ivan was a 50 year member and Past President, having served 40 years as their president, and active member of The Innes Hose Company, in Canton, Pennsylvania. He also currently serves as Secretary of the Bradford County Firemen's Association. The tradition continues as Ivan was very proud that is so son, Jared, was recently elected Chief of the Lakeshore Fire Department in Rochester, New York.
Ivan was an active member and dedicated worker supporting Pennsylvania's Fire and Emergency Services. He will be greatly missed by many and our love, prayers, and support go out to Ivan's wife of 47 years, Joyce and his family, and the members of his Fire Company.
Funeral arrangements have not been finalized by the family, but we will communicate them to you as soon as they become available.
Tom Savage
Executive Director
PFESI 1-800-Fireline