On Thursday, April 4th, 2019, Ivan Wilber Annis, age 67, passed away in his home surrounded by loving family.
Ivan is survived by his wife Roxanne of 48 years, son Ivan, daughter Christy, sister Kathy, brother Kerry and 8 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father Wilber Carl Annis and his mother Thelma Mae Annis.
Ivan was a devoted father, husband, grandfather, and loving friend to all who knew him. He was available at all times for wisdom, prayer advice, love and support.
Ivan grew up on Mt. Hood and always enjoyed fishing, back packing, music and travel. He joined the Marine Corps after high school, where he developed a deep appreciation for lifelong service to others. Ivan attended Multnomah Bible College (now Multnomah University). While at Multnomah, his passion grew for ministry that continued the rest of his life. He pastored in North America and ministered as a church planting missionary with his wife in Japan until the time of his death. Ivan will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by many whose lives he touched.