It is with huge sadness that we announce the death today, November 4, of the founder of Friends of Mindanao at the age of 63.Ian was a great friend, and he will be missed so much by Bing and his children, and his friends throughout the Philippines and around the world.
Please leave your condolences in the comments section and they will appear within a few hours. You can also send them to jgrant8165@yahoo.co.uk.
Goodbye, my friend.
Past members of New Zealand Jaycee and Senators of JCI will be shocked and saddened at the untimely passing of Ian. Back in 1978 I had the pleasure of serving with Ian as a Regional Governor of NZ Jaycee. The next year we cemented that friendship with Ian taking a Programme Manager's role with a programme that was to change his life: Personal Potential. Ian was awarded a Senatorship (#26210)- life membership to JCI for his outstanding contribution to society.
We had many great times and Ian's infectious enthusiasm and broad smile will be fondly remembered. Cheerio my friend.
Geoff Cole
President NZ Jaycee 1982,Life Member #7 and Senator #26096)
edward stanway said...farewell,Ian just as we where becoming good friends you departed this world,you will always be remembered as a humanitarian,and a great ambassador for your country,you had an impact on everyone,who met you,my thoughts go out to your family,rest in peace.
I really got shocked when I received the message about Ian's death. Only a week ago we had a funny and personal chat.
I will miss you very much my friend. good bye!
I've been in Manila the week of Nov 2 and learned of the sad news of the passing of friend, colleague, and business associate Ian Fredericks. I'm still in shock coming to grips with the loss of a dear friend to many people throughout Davao City and other areas of Mindanao.
Ian was a champion for self improvement and shared his knowledge and beliefs regarding the power of the inner-self to so many people. I'm quite certain there are many who believe that knowing Ian was an inspiration and significant impact on their lives.
Ian will be missed by his family, friends, and so many acquaintances.
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From Paul Fuller
During the the journey through life we each meet a lot of people and most leave wonderful memories of things done and things spoken. Ian Fredricks was among the really good people I have met during my journey. We first met at a private function in another expats house and as soon as Ian spotted me standing in a corner (I'm really a shy type) he came over and introduced himself and took me to meet some other folk. Soon I was part of the party, no longer shy and at ease with Ian as a fellow New Zealander. Ian went on to establish the Friends of Mindanao Group and through his personal moral behavior, charisma and positive attitude attracted other like minded people to attend group meetings. His passing is indeed sad and I for one am deeply moved. My deepest sympathy goes out to Ian's wife Bing and to the apple of his eye, his young son Josh. We must also remember his grown up son and daughter in New Zealand and I offer them my sincere condolences. Ian told me many times how much he loved and missed his kids back in NZ. I believe that if there is a place we go to after death Ian will certainly be a worthy candidate for a place in the front row. Ian, Po atarau E moea iho nei. Farewell my friend. Paul Fuller
From Al Kipple
I can not say that I know Ian, but I know of him and his contributions to this expatriate community in which we live. Speaking for myself and for Davao Philippines Expatriate Group we are sorry to know of his death. Goodbye Ian.
From Tim Walker
When I first came to Davao City I knew little to noone here. On my second time here I came to stay for many months and I was invited to a party at Chico's to attend a Christmas party there for the one expat's club. When I sat down I sat next to Ian Fredericks and became entranced in a 1+ hour conversation with him. Along the way here I became involved with blog creations with Ian and John both and came to know them very well. In the past several months I spent many times with Ian and his power and mind set amazed me each time we spoke, talked or just had a cup of coffee at G-mall. I am without words to express the loss of Ian Fredericks. For anyone who knew him and for anyone that just chatted with him, they too will feel this loss within themselves. I have been fortunate to travel in many countries in my lifetime and personally never found anyone like Ian before and I'm afraid I may never find again. I will also never forget who taught me the saying "Ba Hala Ka" my friend and now more then ever I find it a haunting line to think you may have been trying to tell me something further? What a strange twist of fate that I was coming to see you tonight and now my words are only silenced by your passing away from this world. I for one will truely miss you and miss your passion which you tried to instill in all of us here.
Novie Godmalin: John pls send my condolences to ian's family and relatives..
it was so sudden and im still shocked by what had happened..
its so hard to face the truth that hes gone..
may he rest in peace..
Itang P. Aranas
Amanda Grant
