Ian Kyle Packo , at age 25, walked into the arms of Jesus on June 26th, 2017.
Although friends and family are stunned at the rapidity of his passing from an aggressive strain of the influenza virus, Ian kept his appointment with God and is strolling side by side with his creator and guiding light.
Ian loved God, loved his family, loved his friends and loved his job. His joyful spirit touched the lives of everyone around him. His cheerful smile and positive energy will be missed by all and his encouraging faith in humanity and his ability to see the best in people always left us in awe. Ian had a remarkable passion for life and learning. He didn't just read a book, he’d read it AND the sequel AND the prequel, then he’d research it, dissect it and find like-minded people, and they’d discuss it and break it down until every angle had been thoroughly exhausted.
The mastery at adapting and overcoming life’s many issues, both minor and major was just business as usual for Ian. He unknowingly became the barometer by which others compared themselves. Whether it was co-workers in the Turkey barns of Swanville, Mn or students in college in St. Cloud, Mn or even his buddies battling villains in video games, Ian was the guy by which others measured their abilities.
To his brothers and sister, Ian was both a teacher and a fellow student. Caleb, Daniel, Anna, Allen and David had both a mentor and tormentor in their big brother, but most of all they had the best big brother ever created. Anna Rose nailed it when she said on Facebook: “He always reminded me that I'm skinny. He always threatened to beat up the boys I liked. He always giggled. He never cried. He was strong. He was stubborn. He was genuine. He was the best big brother anyone could ask for”.
