14 ~ Sunday, November 12, 1989 - North Shore News JOY METCALFE ... from previous page His fiancee, Kathy Jung, who is a front desk clerk at Lyall Markham’s New World Harbour- side Horel, was absolurely speechless, though naturally chrill- ‘photo Mike Wakefield Beachcombers star Janet Laine-Green hosted Arts Afternoon in her Lions Bay home, where food, fashion and the arts all came together. cae ed beyond measure. Why the Bridgehouse? Because it’s a very unique spot, the people there are so helpful and because it’s so romantic, said the zroom-to-he. All T have to say, John, is chat if you can surprise Kathy with a performance like that every so often over the long and happy years ahead, you'll be a big winner! Mind you, you already are since you won your Lady Fair! Congratulations!... The late showman, **Mr. Enter- tainment,” Ivan Ackery, was a person who could always ap- preciaze the line that ‘Diamonds are a girl's best friend.” And he would have loved meeting the dia- mond connoisseur, Lord Balfour of Inchrye, who was visiting Birks in West Van Tuesday night. Ivan had seen some of the biggest and best jewelry collections decorating several of the leading Hollywood celebrities who came to see him during his long career at rhe Or- pheum Theatre. And he would have been very pleased at the huge turn out at his memorial service at the Hollyburn Funeral Home last Thursday after- noon. One of the greatest promo- tional artists ever in the theatre business, Ivan would have loved the ‘‘see and be seen’’ occasion. And it wasn’t a sad time! Ivan had lived a long and very rewarding life, recognized and respected by his peers, whether in the show biz industry or in the Canadian Legion. He was born in Bristol, England, and joined the army when he was 16 years old, and fought at Vimy Ridge. The ‘War To End Ail Wars” so shocked, dismayed and discourag- ed the young man that he was determined to enjoy his life, to have fun and make other people happy. That’s why he decided to get into show business. After the war, he started work at a theatre inCalgary,and then mov- TU-EIN CE West Van's Terry Partington, senior v-p of the Campeau Corporaton, co-owners of the heritage Marine Building, presents a copy of the original architectural rendering of the structure to the City of Vancouver. Accepting the gift at the recent 60th birthday celebration for the building is city manager Fritz Bowers. ed to Vancouver and worked as a singing usher at the Capital Theatre on Granville. His career blossomed when he became the manager of the ultra- elegant Orpheum Theatre in 1935. He stayed there as Canada’s longest-serving theatre manager for the next 35 years. Bob Hope... one of Ivan Ackery’s many show biz friends. The Orpheum folk held a giant tribute party for him on his 86th birthday, and despite the fact that Presenting The 1990 “SL” Models Now Appearing at Mercedes-Benz North Vancouver Location Before you buy your Mercedes-Benz discover the difference in prices and selection, over the Lion's Gate Bridge in North Vancouver oe location for this week only. Mercedes-Benz 1375 MA Wh RINE DRIVE, NORTH VANCOUVER. 984-9351 Also available for immediate delivery are all remaining 1989 560 SL models. For your convenience our complete stock has been moved to our North Shore {van had to have an ambulance practically deliver him to the stage door, he managed to be there, and to hear the salutes to his showmanship. The past few years were difficulr ones for Ivan. He was in poor health and he was very lonely. He spent months in Lions Gate, hating the fact chat he was growing old. His niece, Eileen Gillespie, decided to move him over to Haro House in the West End so that he might have some company his own age. But shortly after, he had to be moved to St. Paul's Hospital where he passed away, one day short of his 90ch birthday. The memorial service was jamm- ed not only with old pals from Branch 60, but with some of Van- couver’s veteran entertainers, like impresario Hugh Pickett, musi- cians Dal Richards, Barney Potts and his wife, Thora Anders, Lance Harrison, Wally Peters and Ernie Prentice, who’s just recently out of hospital, the Mayor of West Van, His Worship Don Lanskail, recordman Emerson Short and his Fran, civic theatre manager John Dyck, radio sales guy John Gregory and PR lady Pat Prowd. Ivan Ackery left big footprints for others to follow because he loy- ed life and the people in it. He'll be greatly missed! Distinctive Hand-Crafted Jewellery Designed By “BO” J.YJORD DESIGNS LTD. 2460 Marine Dr., Dundarave West Vancouver 922304