THURSDAY 22ND AUGUST 2024. COMMENCING AT 2:00 P.M.
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Ian David Pickering
Born 27/01/1944 – Passed 13/08/2024
Much loved husband of Lyn for 57 years.
Much loved Father of David,
Geoff, Lyndell and Simon.
Respected & loved by in laws: Lisa,
Andrea, Brian and Chelsea.
Dearly loved by Grandchildren
Kirra (& Maurice), Jennifer, James,
Brooke, Lachie, Jas, Sammy,
Mitch, Thomas and Maggie.
Highly respected Rotarian
and Humanitarian who always
exemplified the motto:
“Service above self”
A Memorial service for
Mr Ian Pickering will be held at
David W Bull Pakenham Funeral Home,
190 Princes Highway, Pakenham
on Thursday 22nd August 2024
commencing at 2:00 p.m.
A private family burial
will be held prior.
No flowers, by request please.
Donations to
The Rotary Foundation Australia or
SEDS – Social Education and Development Society
would be much appreciated
A link to make donations
is located at the top of this page.
Should you wish to send your personal condolences
to the family, please leave a message on the
“Leave a condolence” link located on this page.
Dear Lyn,
I am deeply sorry to hear of Ian’s passing. Our families shared so many happy memories in our youth and realise I how blessed we all were. I send much love and I know the heart ache you must be feeling right now. Today is the fourth anniversary of losing Jim.
Love Di
We first met Ian through Rotary back in 1998.
He was then and remained over the years a valued friend and colleague.
His contribution and devotion to Rotary and its ideals was an inspiration to all.
Never seeking the limelight he, nevertheless, epitomised Rotary.
He will be missed.
Our sincere condolences to Lyn and Family.
Steve and Elize
Sending love to Lyn and all the family at this sad time. We will miss Ian, especially at Easter as we have spent so many together. He will be remembered especially at campfires, vegetarian feasts, amongst trees and rivers, among family and friends and for laughs, fondness for little dogs. and a good news story. Thanks Ian for making our lives richer and warmer in so many ways There have been so many challenges in the last years: may there be some peace in knowing that Ian is now at rest.
What an outstanding person Ian was. He was one of the nicest and kindest men you could ever meet. He had such a strong commitment to helping others, both in Australia and overseas. As Project Coordinator for SEDS Agriculture, board member and chair, he has been a key figure in the PIA organisation for decades, and had a great friendship with the staff at SEDS in India where he and Lyn visited many times.
We will also greatly miss Ian on a personal level. A great friend and mentor to us both.
From the day we met first time in Jan 2005, they very much became part of life driving me to be part of many community service projects. And we use to discuss many similarities in our families including some important days, may be the reason the friendship built deep and the service projects we took up strengthned it. The energy he derives when being part of service projects was great inspiration to us. It is heard to digest the news that he is no more.
Deepest condolences from Sunku family in India to Pickerings in Australia. Pray almighty to give more strength to already a strong lady Lyn and Pickering family.
He is a source of inspiration to others in the realm of service. His services are laudable and commendable.
We first met you & Ian in early 1977 when you were at Betly & we were at Eddington. What a great time we had!! Ian stayed with us when you were in hospital to have David because your phone was in the school & ours in the house. I rang the exchange to ask them to keep it open ‘cos you were having a baby. They did keep it open & Barry fell out of bed when the phone rang with the news of David’s birth. The memories keep coming back, we’ll never forget. What a long time you have lived in your 1st house. We are still just behind you.
Our love to you, children & grandchildren
Barry & Margaret Lucas.
We consider it our privilege to have been friends with Ian, Lyn and family for over fifty years. Our first meeting was through the Berwick Apex Club in the 1970’s in community fund raising activities such as catering at the Berwick Show. Ian was extraordinary in the way he faced many difficulties in his life and through his intelligence, his positive attitude, his perseverance and his sense of humour he was able to live positively for his family, for the community through Rotary and for overseas communities through Partners in Aid. Easter holidays were a special time we shared with our families and friends each year at Rawson and we will certainly miss Ian.
May Ian rest peacefully.
The members of St Andrew’s Uniting Church Mirboo North send our condolences to Lyn on the passing of Ian. We have been privileged to meet Ian and Lyn several times and to hear about their inspiring international service through Partners in Aid. We send our prayers and warmest wishes to Lyn.
Extremely saddening to hear the news of Ian’s demise. My deepest condolences. He has been a passionate Rotarian. We miss him big time. I had the opportunity of working with him on few projects in India. Please take care of yourself Lyn.
Love to Lyn and family with happy memories of working together in Rotary District 9820. May he rest in peace.
Lyn and family, we are devastated to hear of Ian’s passing. He was an absolutely fabulous gentleman. I met Ian when he walked into PIA office in Dandenong so many years ago looking to volunteer especially in SEDS project and very soon became a Board member and Chairperson. Ian came to office many many times; even when office moved to Hawthorn, nothing was too much trouble for him ever and he became my SAVOUR many times over 30 odd years. Barrie became involved with Ian through his Nursery business as his driver for many years and ultimately we became good social friends also. He was a very quiet, unassuming and delightful man, always thinking of others.
Rest in peace Ian.
Such a good and generous man. A huge loss. Deepest condolences to Lyn and the Pickering family. Amanda S.
Ian was a perfect gentleman.
I knew Ian for more than 20 years as a fellow member of Partners in Aid. In all his time in Partners in Aid, Ian’s primary concern was first and foremost for those people he sought to help through international development projects and with whom he always had a great empathy. His commitment to the SEDS projects over time will not only have benefitted current generations, but, through them, will affect many lives of future generations.
My deepest sympathy to Lyn.
Very sad to receive this news.
Jeffers and I respected and admired his dedication to Rotary and Rotary Projects. He was a really good soul with a beautiful nature.
My sincere condolences I would respectfully attend but am in Shanghai China.
Will offer a prayer for Lyn and Ian’s family I know their pain/loss.
Rotarian Kate Lempriere –
Big mental hug to Lyn and all Family
It’s been an inspiration and a pleasure working with Ian at Rotary and at PIA and drinking wine while discussing and possibly solving, or at least giving unwanted advice about world issues. Rotary has a motto of Service above Self and that sums up Ian. Never will you ever meet a more humble and selfless man of such greater contribution than Ian. We were lucky enough to travel with Ian to India and spend a few weeks there doing both Rotary and PIA work, I like to think that was Ian at his happiest and his best, at least outside of his family time. He was dealt a poor hand of cards losing his sight so early, but in a way, that defined him and spurred him on to achieve great things, he made us, Joanne and Phillip, better people and he probably made you a better person too. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them, I did not know Ian as a young man, but I think he had all three. Love to Lyn and all the Pickering Family. Phillip and Joanne McMillan
My thoughts and prayers are with you, I am deeply sorry and wish you strength and that you may find comfort in his fond memories during this sad moments. I will miss Ian dearly. May Ian’s soul rest in eternal peace.
Dear Lynne
I am so sorry that I cannot be with you today.
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Enjoyed the many Rotary times with Ian and his counsel many time.
David Louden
I watched the service online, a man of significance, a Great Australian, a delight to have known.
What an inspiring story of vision, passion and commitment as outlined in your eulogy, Lyn, and words from David, Lyndal and Kirra. A pity I knew Ian for only such a short time, but I was pleased to learn so much more about the person he was.
Dear Lyn & all the family,
I was so sad to hear of Ian’s passing. I remember him as such a sweet man who always had something nice to say and who always gave back to the world.
Sending love and condolences to you all. Xxx
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