Iva “Ivy” Hart
Iva “Ivy” Hart, 73, of Beaumont, died Saturday, April 19, 2025. He was born on December 29, 1951, in Beaumont, to Betty Alford and Richard Iva Hart. Ivy was a United States Army Veteran.
Ivy graduated South Park High class of 1970. He decided to travel the country for a few months before enlisting in the Army, where he served in Germany for two years. Ivy came home and attended Lamar University. This is where he met the love of his life and wife, Margie. He earned a degree in business, which later helped him start Hart Construction. Ivy was a very talented musician. He loved to jam with anyone from New Orleans street musicians to friends. He spent many years playing in the First United Methodist praise band in Nederland. Ivy loved to hunt and fish and be outdoors. He passed on his love of the outdoors to his children and grandchildren. After retirement taking his grandkids outdoors was his favorite past time. He enjoyed Village Creek kayaking and fly fishing often. He loved to cook, entertain, and share stories of his travels.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret “Margie” Hart; daughter, Melanie Hart and her husband, Edward Yang, of Arlington, Virginia; son, Jonathan Hart and his wife, Amanda, of Buna; grandchildren, Hunter Hart, Hudson Hart, Darren Yang, Henry Hart, Nolan Yang, June Hart; siblings, Pat and Herb Sherman, Albert and Darlene Hart; and Robert and Penny Hart; numerous nieces and nephews; and close family friends.
Ivy is preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sleep in Heavenly Peace, 5660 Longwood Street, Beaumont, Texas, 77707 or Some Other Place, 590 Center Street. Beaumont, Texas 77701.
A gathering of Mr. Hart’s family and friends will begin 5:00 p.m. with his funeral service at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- April 24, 2025
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- April 24, 2025
- 6:00 pm
Margie and family – I am so sorry to hear of Ivy’s passing. I was fortunate to say I was a friend of his. I know all of you will miss him. Hold your memories of Ivy close and he will always be with you.
Margie and family,
Comfort comes in knowing he is no longer suffering and in a better place. Thankful for all the happy memories he leaves with everyone he knew. Sending prayers for comfort and peace in Iva passing.
Love you all,
Dolly Rush
Margie,
You and the family are in our prayers. Myself and the Hartmann Family have so many good memories over the years with Iva. He was a great friend, and a great customer. There was nothing better than floating down the creek Flyfishing with him, it is one of my favorite memories.
Peace to you Melanie, Jonathon, and the family,
Dennis
Margie, My thoughts and prayers are with you. We always enjoyed visiting with you and Iva as previous neighbors and at church. Iva was a very friendly and caring person. May God comfort you and give you peace in this trying time.
Claudine Patteson
Margie and family
I am so sorry to hear of Ivy’s passing. May each of you find peace.
Will be praying for you all.
Emily Madaffri Wickler
Dearest Margie and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Iva was a very kind and compassionate person. He will be missed. Please know that you are in our prayers. May your sweet memories keep you sustained until you meet again.
Carl Lane & Cindy Henderson
Ivy was a Man of Spirit, never meeting a stranger always had a story to tell as everyone had an Ivy story to tell as well. Having known Ivy for well over 40 years his love of Village Creek the old Flying Red Horse Club and the creek cabin where many good times were spent and many unforgotten stories began R.I.P. my friend.