Ian Herbert Morton

Born on January 2, 1937 . Passed away on March 11, 2023 .

Passed away at Bendigo Base.

Much loved husband of Margie.

Loved father and father-in-law of Jeremy & Renee, Bec & Howard, Gil & Lars.

Cherished Grandpa of Harry, Ted & Ruby; Mikka & Yannick.

Always in our hearts.

Funeral Notice

Service held Monday March 20, 2023 - 1:30pm

A funeral service will be held for Ian Herbert Morton at Jeraly Woolshed, 4 Paterson Street, Moulamein on Monday 20th March commencing at 1.30p.m. This will be followed by a burial at the Moulamein Cemetery.

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  1. Dear Bec, Howard and family.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Beth and Peter Carr xxx

    Beth CarrMarch 14 2023 5:57 pm
  2. If variety is the spice of life then Ian’s life represented a full spice rack!
    Always passionate about whatever caught his attention at a given moment made him such an interesting man to know and a great inspiration.
    Ian will be missed by all who knew him.
    Sympathy to all Ian’s family. Our thoughts are with you.

    Love Dougal, Megan, Jarah, Koen and Charlie.

    Dougal MortonMarch 14 2023 9:38 pm
  3. Thinking of you and family Marg, Ian always a true gentleman. Chris and Poly.

    Chris SmithMarch 15 2023 11:41 am
  4. Margie and family. Such a sad loss for you all to lose such a lively, interesting family man. Deepest sympathy Sue Smith nee Sheldrick.

    Suzanne SmithMarch 15 2023 2:15 pm
  5. Very fond of Ian who I’ve known since childhood, great memories of Uncle Herb playing piano and all of us around it singing Scottish ballads. Ian was full of vim, interested in so many facets of life and a wonderful human being. He will be much missed. Condolences to you all.

    Felicity (Chenu) Gabbrielli, Sydney.

    Felicity GabbrielliMarch 15 2023 5:16 pm
  6. Dear Margie, Jeremy, Renee, Bec, Howard, Gil, Lars, Harry, Ted, Ruby, Mikka and Yannick,

    Many lovely times and memories over generations, both at Moulamein community events and family gatherings, with the Morton and Cocks families. Planes, trains and automobiles (and horses) with Ian at the helm. A very special man.

    Thinking of you all and sending much love from George, Virginia, Melissa, Fiona and Margaret Moltmann xxx

    Melissa RaymondMarch 15 2023 6:37 pm
  7. Dear Margie, We are saddened to hear of the passing of Ian. We send our love and sincere condolences to you and the family now and always. Lesley & David Mitchell

    David & Lesley MitchellMarch 15 2023 7:10 pm
  8. Ian was a special man. A beloved cousin to Barb, and wonderful uncle to Richard and Mardi. Ian was friendly, caring, and passionate with a great sense of humour. At family gatherings, he made an effort to speak to everyone there. We will really miss him.
    Sincere condolences and much love to Margie, Jeremy, Bec and Gil and their familes.
    Mardi, Richard, Ben and Nick

    Mardi CulrossMarch 16 2023 5:24 pm
  9. Dear Marg my sincere condolences to you and your family. Kaye Mitchell

    Kaye MitchellMarch 17 2023 9:17 am
  10. Dear Margie

    My sincere condolences as the community is really saddened to hear this invaluable loss. May God Bless the departed soul.

    Abbas MehrMarch 17 2023 11:28 am
  11. Dear Doug,
    My thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you and your family at this most difficult time ❤️
    Love Meg Loughnan

    Meg Loughnan (Delaney)March 18 2023 10:57 am
  12. Ian’s passing has taken a stalwart from the Moulamein community.
    Our memories of his happy attitude to all he did will remain with us.
    Sincere sympathies to Margie, Jeremy, Renee , Harry, Ted and Ruby.

    Renn and Keren ChapmanMarch 18 2023 11:26 am
  13. Dear Margie,

    Condolences to you and your extended family. Sending love and respect to you all in your time of great loss.

    Regards
    Ian Redfearn

    Ian RedfearnMarch 18 2023 1:23 pm
  14. Sending our condolences to Margie & all the family, our thoughts are with you at this sad time 💜 Pat & Nicky Williams.

    Nicky WilliamsMarch 18 2023 4:53 pm
  15. So many happy recollections of country holidays spent with you and Ian and Jeremy Bec and Gil as they were growing up
    I always admired your relationship with Ian built on unshakable foundations of love and mutual support
    the memories of which will sustain you as you continue on life’s journey
    As the co-captain of Team Morton there is much to be proud of Marg Love to you all Leanna MAtilda and Daisy Darvall

    Leanna DarvallMarch 18 2023 10:43 pm
  16. Dear Margie & Family,
    We were both shocked and saddened to hear of Morts passing…..especially as we saw Ian and Margie, large as life, at the Heritage village just a couple of weeks prior. Hard to believe.
    Sincere sympathy to you all, very sad.
    Ron & Val McWhae

    Val McWhaeMarch 19 2023 12:11 pm
  17. Thinking of you all at this time of loss.
    A wonderful family man who loved his community. Spending time with Ian with his engaging conversation and heart-warming smile made you feel all the better about life.
    He will be sadly missed. Until we meet again.
    Lots of love from the Lowing family.

    Kerry LowingMarch 20 2023 7:18 am
  18. To Margie, Jeremy and all the Morton family,
    Thinking of you today as you say goodbye to your wonderful husband and father at Moulamein, the centre of so much of his life and a place he loved. May the day be filled with love, fondness and celebration as you all remember a beautiful life, well lived. My own memories of Ian are of a quiet, considered true gentleman, for whom his family and community meant the world. And his wide open smile!
    With thoughts and prayers for the day 🌹

    Sussan LeyMarch 20 2023 11:26 am
  19. Morton Family ,
    So sorry for your loss Ian was such a beautiful part of our beautiful memories of our father Ted Borrman.
    Great days water skiing, clay shooting and flying they were great times.

    Jenni Teusner (Borrman)March 21 2023 4:15 pm
  20. I will forever miss my squishy hugs a much loved uncle of Liz and Bryan Henderson and family 💕

    Liz HendersonMarch 21 2023 5:41 pm
  21. To Margie and family. We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Ian. Such a lovely man and true gentleman. He will be so sadly missed by you all. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Sending love and since condolences. Kind regards Paul and Karen Evans. 💙

    Karen EvansMarch 22 2023 11:50 am

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