Ivan Ray Brock

Celebration of Life Services for Ivan R. Brock will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Dyton Owen officiating. Inurnment will be held in the Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington following the services.

Ivan Ray Brock, 41 years of age, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2014 in Lincoln.  He was born on January 6, 1973 in Lexington, the eldest of three children born to Ray A., Jr. and Linda G. (Sandridge) Brock.  Ivan received his primary education from Lexington Public Schools and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1991.  He then attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney and received his Bachelors Degree in Business in 1997.

Following his education, he was employed as a CPA in Kearney.  Later, he found an interest in plumbing, air conditioning and heating.

In June of 1999, Ivan was united in marriage to Tracy Scharf at Buffalo Grove Church near Cozad, Nebraska, who brought, one daughter, Alex Scharf to the family. To this union two children were born: Hana Rhae and Simon Elliott.

Ivan was a past member of First United Methodist Church in Lexington. Ivan loved the outdoors. He especially enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting and camping, but most of all, loved spending time with his children. One of his favorite past moments was skydiving.  He was loved and will be remembered fondly for his sense of humor and smile by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ray A. Brock, Jr.; his grandparents and three uncles.

Ivan leaves to mourn his passing; his children, Hana and Simon Brock of Lexington; his mother, Linda Brock of Lexington; two sisters: Tory Earleywine and her husband, Ryan of Lincoln, Nebraska and Tammy Bojorquez and her husband, Jose of Bertrand, Nebraska; Uncle Craig Brock and his wife, Bonnie of Bertrand, Nebraska; step-daughter, Alex Scharf of Lincoln; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

There will be no visitation as the family has chosen cremation.

A memorial has been established in Ivan's honor and is kindly designated to the family. Proceeds will go to aide and assist in substance abuse treatment centers.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com

The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of the arrangements.