Ivan TOKICH

TOKICH, Ivan 2009-07-13 MR. IVAN TOKICH: Born near Split, Croatia in Feb, 1924, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2009 in Thunder Bay in his 86th year. Cherished cousin of Archie Juric (Janina) of Port Dover, Ont. Also survived by his god daughter Dr. Tanja Juric of Toronto, Adrian Juric of Vancouver, Vesna Juric Marciano and family of Toronto as well as numerous relatives in Croatia. Ivan immigrated to Canada in 1951 and for over 40 years worked in the Atikokan-Fort Frances area as a lumberjack, then skidder operator. Since he often occupied self-built shelters in remote areas of the bush his nickname became "Jungle Jim". After retiring he moved to downtown Toronto and operated a sausage cart for 5 years to people watch and often fed the homeless. From the bush to Bloor and Bathurst!! For the last 5 years Ivan has resided at Hogarth Riverview manor in Thunder Bay. Ivan will be sadly missed by his relatives and friends especially Gina and Rino Rimanich of Thunder Bay, whom they wish to thank for all of their help. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 in the Blake Funeral Chapel at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Andrew’s Cemetery. A tree will be planted in memory of Ivan Tokich in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove. Annual dedication service Sunday, June 27, 2010. On-line Condolences may be sent to www.blakefuneralchapel.com