It was a pleasure and a privilege to spend the two small hours with the family Gary and Ivy. I have always loved Gary and Ivy and to listen today from the family brought tears to our hearts and eyes.Ivy you were a very special person.and lived your life serving everyone without a blink of an eye. You and Gary are the reason I have done well in my life you believed in me and my indepth skills. My wife Maureen feels the same.

Wishing I were there to support you all... I'm glad someone else didn't like your 'Cabbage' Ivy ;) thankyou for taking me in also, when I came to NZ in 1995. Cuzzies, I love you all... Perfect send off You leave a big hole in the family Love dean

MEMORIES Ivy - you touched so many in your full and busy life. I remember you teaching science along the corridor from me and the lesson was making hokey pokey. Then our sports exchange to Taumarunui. I travelled with you to one of Garry's rugby matches around the coast and you could recite the after-match 'thank you' speech! We started our quilting journey together back in the 1980s and then all those trips to Raglan retreats where the infamous Taranaki girls had their own dorm. Our memories of you will live on. Kia kaha arohanui, Ivy.

What an amazing contribution you made to netball and the community, Ivy. Your legacy will live on. Rest easy.

Such sad news, love to all the family. It was an honour to be a part of the final Tysons teams Ivy coached...the best years learning so much whilst having fun and good banter between us. Wish I could be there Thursday but my thoughts will be with you.

To Garry and your family. Such sad news to hear of Ivy's passing. You have both epitomised the Waitara sporting ethos of 100% commitment and loyalty to your community. A life well lived indeed Thinking of you at this sad time.

Great memories of Ivy at Clifton rugby days, lots of good times. Our thoughts are with you Garry, may Ivy RIP. Kind Regards Emmett and Marg Fleming

You dear lady was a light in the life of a lost 14 yr old girl, who attended Sudbury High School for Girls. When you came to the school, your first job, you turn my life around and Netball into my passion, one that has never died. At 70 I still shoot hoops in my garden in West Palm Beach Florida You saw in me what NO one else saw.. something special. You encouraged me! Forever grateful, forever in my ❤️

Bless you on your next journey Mrs Topping. A great lady and teacher. Condolences to the whole family. 🌺

To Gary and family, we are sorry to hear of Ivy’s passing. A really lovely lady now at rest. Our thoughts are with you all.

Condolences to all of Ivy's family. She has been part of my Netball world for so many years and I will miss our long chats about the current state of the game. I am unable to attend the funeral as I am currently overseas, but my heart and best wishes are with you all. Special hugs for Ava and family xoxo

Such sad news, love to all the family. It was an honour to be a part of the final Tysons teams Ivy coached...the best years learning so much whilst having fun and good banter between us. Wish I could be there Thursday but my thoughts will be with you xxx

Condolences on your sad loss. Ivy will be greatly missed. A great example to her loved ones she's left behind. RIP Ivy.

Sending you all our love for this very difficult time in loosing Ivy

Thoughts and prayers are with you Garry and whanau on the sad loss of Ivy. Sorry we are unable to attend the funeral. Bill Batchelor and whanau. Xx

Hugs from me Garry ❤️❤️