Ivan Glen Aldridge, 66, passed away peacefully at his home in Gladstone, MO on Friday, June 1, 2012. He was born May 30, 1946 to Sophie (Crossland) and Carl E. Aldridge in Sunnyside, WA, but grew up in Mountain Grove, MO.
In 1964, Ivan joined the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War. He was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal and a Bronze star. He received his Honorable Discharge in 1970.
Ivan started Ivan’s Tow Service in 1982, later known as Gladstone Tow Service. He retired in 2008, after 26 years of business.
He leaves behind his wife, Beverly; a daughter, Kimberly; three grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.; a brother, Jerry; and two sisters, Virginia and Bonnie; numerous friends and business associates and his companion dog, Oreo. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and brother.
A Committal Service will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery 150 Muncie Road Leavenworth, KS with military honors 11:00 am, Thursday, June 7, 2012. Memories of Ivan and condolences to the family may be sent to www.meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Bev,
I am so sorry. Please let me know if you need anything you will be in my prayers.
Janice
Beverly,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless.
Mary
Bev,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. We will all be thinking about you in this difficult time.
Nadine Clapp
Bev,
May you find peace and comfort with your memories of love. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda
Bev, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bev,
Words do not express how deeply I feel for you at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with your through this difficult time.
Diane
I am so sorrowful reading this. My prayers are with him and his family. I haven´t met Mr. Aldridge in person but I bought his wonderful black 1929 Ford Tudor Sedan and brought it to germany. At least it wins at several shows sometimes on 1st place and it ever has a sign what says who was the builder of this beauty . In Remembrence to Mr. Aldrige I will never sell it or change something of this car.