Ivan McMullen

With great sorrow, the McMullen family announce the passing away of our beloved dad and dedicated husband, Ivan McMullen who passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2023, at home. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. Ivan was born on March 23, 1938, in Sialkot, Pakistan to Edwin and Susheila McMullen. He graduated with a BA in history from Forman Christian College and went on to establish and run a successful private Christian School (Pre-K through high school) in Lahore. He also taught English and history alongside being the principal of his school. After immigrating to the US, Ivan worked for the Office of Multicultural Services in Hennepin County for 20 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, six siblings (Roy McMullen, Mavis McMullen, Kingsley McMullen, Kenneth McMullen, Doreen Tschorner and Stella Altaf) and 3 nephews. He is survived by his wife, Joyce and daughter, Rachel and several nieces and nephews. Ivan was deeply committed to his faith and loved Jesus. While in Pakistan, he was an active member of his church (Cathedral Church of the Resurrection in Lahore) and selflessly took on opportunities to serve in numerous roles. He and his wife were also involved with several Christian organizations, such as the YMCA, YWCA, TSA and their local church. They both volunteered to teach ESL to impoverished Christian youth in the slums, often at the risk of their own personal safety for doing so. In his later life, Ivan and his family settled in Minnesota, and as usual he became active in volunteering at the Bibles for Missions Thrift Store alongside serving at his local church (Bethlehem Baptist) as an usher, greeter and communion server. He loved Scripture and was involved in Community Bible Study and took every opportunity available to read and learn God's word. Ivan's life is marked by his service, generosity of spirit and graciousness. He enjoyed helping people and was adept at identifying needs and proactively volunteered to help without being asked to do so. He was always generous with his time and resources. He is loved and remembered by many for his humility, compassion, friendliness, outgoing personality and his sense of humor. While we grieve his passing, we know that he is in the presence of his beloved Savior and free from all earthly sorrow. 2 Timothy 1: 12 "But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me." Psalm 56: 13 "For you have delivered my soul from death, yes, my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of life." Washburn-McReavy.com Strobeck Johnson 952-938-9020

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Ivan McMullen

March 23, 1938 - September 6, 2023

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Ivan McMullen

March 23, 1938 - September 6, 2023

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