May 15, 1931 - November 8, 2020
May 15, 1931 - Nov. 8, 2020
With great sadness we announce the passing of Iver Henry Krogstad on Nov. 8, 2020. Iver was born on May 15, 1931 in Smiley, SK into a farming family. He moved to Victoria, BC in 1950 and then to Nanaimo in 1960, working as a heavy duty mechanic. Iver was a Mechanics Instructor at Malaspina College from 1967 until his retirement in 1991. He was a mentor to many students during his career.. In 1991, after retiring he and long time partner Josie Gagnon enjoyed years of RVing throughout Canada and the US.
Iver is survived by his partner Josie, sons Laurence (Marion), Cranbrook, BC, Dann, Golden BC, step children Lise, Victoria, BC and Marc, Kauai, HI, brother Knut (Hope), nieces Annie and June and nephew Kevin. Predeceased by father Hawken (1948) and mother Anna (1956).
Celebration of Life to be held on May 15, 2021.