Aunt Iva – Dead at 95

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Iva at Bob EvansI got the call at 11:06 this morning that Aunt Iva had passed away about ten minutes earlier.

Earlier in the morning I called and talked with her nurse.   She told me that she was given 2 units of blood overnight and that she seemed “anxious”, but seemed to have settled down a bit, and was “doing OK”.

The doctor that called with the news said she had a lot of things going against her when she got there last night.  He said he thought it was just her time.  I thanked him for the “sometimes thankless” job they do and he really appreciated that.  I thanked the nurses that worked with her also.

I’ve been making all the necessary calls to relatives and friends, her residence manager and the funeral home.  She is to be cremated and didn’t want any kind of service.  I plan to take my family out to Bob Evans, her favorite restaurant sometime in the near future in remembrance of her.

I’m, going to need to go down there in the next week or so.  Her rent is paid up until March 1st.  I’ll need to clean out her apartment and collect her personal belongings.  I’ll probably be driving down this time.  Perhaps next weekend.  So there will be a few light days here on B&P.

Note:  I know there are many people who will just pass by this post, and ones like it, and I understand that, but I also know that some of you genuinely care.  I’ll try not to overload this space with details, but there seems to be an interest about her, so I wanted to share this news.

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213 thoughts on “Aunt Iva – Dead at 95”

  3. Jonco, you have been a truly caring, loving nephew. I’m sure your aunt was and is very proud of you.
    You are a good man, and I wish you and your family God’s peace.

  5. Words can not express and sometimes just sound trite. You are a warm and loving man whose family means the world. She might not be here physically but she’ll always be with you in your heart. My thoughts of happier times with her are what I wish for you and your family.

  8. Deepest sympathy, Jonco. May your grief ease to loving memories. I always enjoyed hearing about your Aunt Iva. She knew how fortunate she was to have such a loving nephew as you. May she rest in peace.

  10. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you the strength to carry on through your difficult time and may she now lay in peace.

  12. still praying for you and your family. we are all family here and will miss Aunt Iva. if you need anything just call or email. you do what you need to do and we will be here when you are done.

    Anthony

  13. Jonco… you must still have so many great stories and wonderful thoughts about your Aunt Iva… you’ll be sad for a while but you’ll find yourself smiling whenever you think of her and say “I remember the time when Aunt Iva…” the good thoughts will way outnumber the sad ones…

  15. I am truly upset for Aunt Iva. My husband just asked why I was crying and completely understood when I said Aunt Iva died. He liked her too. She has become one of my favourite posts on here and one of the people I love hearing about…

    I am so sorry that I wasn’t here to comment earlier… I would love to here more of Iva’s story and I hope you raise your glasses at Bob Evan’s on our behalf. She is loved all around the world!

    Hugs to you, Jonco. xxoo

  16. Aunt Iva’s finally free and it’s a nice touch to remember her
    @ a place she shared happy moments with you and your family.

  18. Life is love and love is everlasting. God bless you for taking a moment to let us know about your life. prayers for your family and also joys to a well lived life and a short stint versus a drawn out dilema for a deserving endl

  19. So sorry to see the post about your Aunt Iva. She sounded like a sweetie. Take care of yourself, and cherish your memories of her. RIP, Aunt Iva.

  23. Jonco, Sorry for your loss. We loved the Aunt Iva posts. I hope you will share stories about her in the future. From what you have told us, she sure was a fun lady. I hope I am as spunky as her when I am 95.

    Dedicated Daily Reader…
    Jen

  24. My sympathies, Jonco. Hope you don’t care if I ask, were she your aunt on your dad or mom side? If you have said I missed it.
    Ted

  26. As I do not know Aunt Iva personally, I have become acquainted with the person you have portrayed her to be here on Bits and Pieces. She seemed like a grand woman and I enjoyed your posts about her and your time with her. They always invoked emotion out of me, whether it be sincerity, humility, or humor. It is unfortunate that this post has forced up sadness. I am incredibly sorrowed and sympathetic for your loss Jonco. Best wishes for your family. I do hope that while she may not be here in body, that this will not be the last post you share with us about Aunt Iva.

  27. so sorry to hear of your loss. My gran is 90 and we recently had a scare with her, and she pulled through. Cant think what your going through, she was very lucky to have you in her life.

  28. As with others, we have been acquainted with your Aunt over time, and as mentioned, by the way you so fondly portrayed her. I am sincerely sorry for your loss, and wish you and your family strength in the coming weeks.

  30. My condolences to you and all your family. Remember that your aunt would not want you to be hurting at this time. Grieve, hug each other and keep strong. She will live on in your memories.

  31. soo sorry Jonco ,my Grandmother lived to be 95 also we can look back and know that they had a long life here and were happy,my thoughts will be with you and your family

  33. My sincerest condolences. I think many of us have grown fond of Aunt Iva via your posts and were able to get a sense of how special she was to you. Her memory will live on all over the world.

  34. I’m sorry Jonco for Aunt Iva’s passing, I do my best avoiding posting comments on heart breaking news, but here, I will say that she has a good family and people that care for her, even the ones from the internet. You can see here that even internet strangers gathered up on the keyboard to support you. That is how good of a person you are, to a level that even we feel your loss. All the blessing Jonco and may Aunt Iva have a save journey to the gates above.

  37. I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are blessed with the memories of a great woman that seems to have had an incredible impact on you, and through you her spirit and love will carry on. Thank you for sharing some of those memories with us, and I hope you continue to share them.

  38. Tehobu, Aunt Iva was my Mom’s sister. Actually, her half-sister, but they were very close. When my mom was dying she came up from Florida and stayed with mom for the last few weeks of her life. It’s kind of funny (in a weird sort of way) that when my mom was sick, I had just left the hospital to go home and when I got home I got the call saying she had died. Then shortly after I left my aunt and returned home, I got the call. I was telling my brother (jokingly) that he shouldn’t allow me to visit him if he goes to the hospital.

  41. Jon and family. just wanted to let you know that mom and i are here for you guys just as you have been here for us with our loss. from the deepest part of my soul i am SO sorry for your losss. take care.

  42. So sorry for your loss. Aunt Iva was so lucky to have a nephew like you. This is one of those times when words are so inadequate. If I could post a tear, that would express my feelings better. Take care.

  48. I’m so sorry for your loss Jonco. I work in a nursing home and I have seen the passing of so many wonderful people in my time there. Even though she had a long, happy and fruitful life, it still doesn’t make it any easier when we have to finally say goodbye. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and always remember that your B&P family is her to support you. After all, you are our patriarch!

  49. Many of us have been through what you’re going through now. Jon, it’s not unusual for people to wait until loved ones have left the room before they choose to die. I think they believe it is best for those they leave behind. Just remember all the happiness and joy she brought to your life.

  50. From your sharing of your concerns about your aunt, I almost feel like I have lost one of my own family. Your aunt was a remarkable lady and blessed with a long and wonderful life and loving family, but it doesn’t make her passing any less painful. What joyous, funny memories you have! I am so very sorry and extend my heartfelt condolences, and will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

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