FLEMING, Ian

The Traralgon High School was gifted to have some great teachers in the 80s when I attended there and Mr. Fleming was right up there with the best of them. Not only a great teacher but a man who took time to ask how you went in footy or cricket on the weekend. He was a man who had that gift to make you feel like you were more than just a student to him. Very sad reading of his passing so soon after Mr.Scotts passing. Love and sympathy to the Fleming family.

So sorry to hear of the passing of my childhood math teacher (Form 1 and Form 6) and former work colleague at TSC. Ian was always supportive both as a teacher, colleague and friend. He will be sadly missed.
My sincerest condolences to Jenny and family.

Christine Leyshan (nee Goldie)

Sincerest condolences to Ian’s family. What a wonderful maths teacher and person he was. So honoured to have been one of his students that had a love of maths thanks to him.

The picture says it all. Sad period for all concerned..RIP Ian.

To dear Jenny and family, so sorry to hear about the loss of Ian, thinking of you at this sad time . Wendy Hyde yallourn.

Condolences to Jenny and family Many fond memerioes growing up in Yallourn with cousin Ian. So sorry for your loss.
Love and sympathy to you all.
Carol (Dinsdale) and Peter Glasper

A wonderful man who will be greatly missed, his gentle nature, welcoming smile and warmth will be fondly remembered. Treasure the precious memories of the love and life you shared. Unimaginable grief. Love to Jenny, Andrew, Julie and all extended family 🩷

Our condolences to Jenny and the Fleming family.

I will always remember my clever and astute friend from State School 4085.

Ian was a fair-minded and talented sportsman and a selfless team mate at Yallourn Football Club.

A life well-lived in the service of others and in guiding our next generation into the future.

Deepest sympathies at this sad time.

Yours sincerely,
Roger and Lyn Spaull & family.

Such a lovely man and a great teacher. Dad said he will be very missed at the Golf Club. Condolences to Jenny and family . From The Lawns.

I recently reconnected with Ian after many years. Ian was a former Yallourn footballer, and resident. Sincere condolences to Jenny & families. Steve Mayes, Moe RSL.

Condolences to Jenny and family.. A gentleman of Golf at the TGC. Always up for a chat he will be missed around the Club. RIP peace Ian job well done…

Sincere condolences to the all of Mr Flemings family. Mr Fleming was someone who was a great teacher, good listener when you needed some help. Always so supportive.
R.I.P Mr Fleming
Anne Weldon

Sincere condolences to Jenny and all the family. Ian, always the True Gentleman, always up for a chat whether Playing Golf or on the Mower. The Senior Members will really miss seeing you during our regular Monday Competition. Jim Murdoch Seniors President’

One of my favourite teachers at Traralgon High. I can remember him and Jenny arriving as young teachers. Decades later he would still say hello. Sincere condolences to Jenny (my favourite French teacher), and family.

So grateful for the friendship over so many years. The mentoring that came so naturally back in my first couple of years at THS was especially helpful. Assisting you on a number of Year 12 camps were so much fun and taught me so much. A rare friend. You will be sorely missed by a great many.
Our love and condolences to Jenny, Julie and Andy.
Michael and Roz Muscat

Mr Fleming tutored me gratuitously in Year 12 at Traralgon College after my family went through Black Saturday. I will always be grateful to him for his academic support, generosity and kindness. My condolences to his family.

I will miss my lovely neighbour Ian.. hearing the mower and watching him rake up the never ending autumn leaves…a great man who i will be sadly missed . My heartfelt condolences to Jenny and her beautiful family on the loss of their beloved husband and father…Rest in peace Ian and enjoy mowing the fairways in heaven 🏌🏌‍♂️❤️
Your neighbour Marie

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Sincere condolences to the Mrs Fleming and family on sad passing of Ian. Wonderful teacher and human being.
Mick Meyer

We remember Mr Fleming affectionately from our time at TSC in the 90s. A wonderful teacher who made an impact on the lives of so many of his students. He will be missed. Our condolences to his family.
Cathlyn & Melissa Conabere

Dear Jen, Andy and Bec, Jules, Josh and Charlotte,

Sincere condolences for the loss of your friend, husband, father and grandad.

Ian was a terrific friend and neighbour, nothing was ever too much trouble for him, he would always offer to help.

RIP Ian, Peter will be there to greet you 🙏❤️❣️

Much love to you all,
Kathryn James 🥰

Deepest sympathy to Jenny and family at this very sad time. Ian was a kind, wise, and highly respected person. He cared deeply about his work and his students, and he was always generous with his time and support for his colleagues. He will be sadly missed.

Bev Diamente

Thankyou for being the best brother ever. Your love your support and ofcourse that unique character that would brighten my day. I love you and I will miss you. Love always Gayle❤️❤️❤️❤️

Our heartfelt sympathy to Jenny and family on the sad loss of Ian.
The support and care that you both gave me in my time of need will never be forgotten. Flem you were a special person & I will miss your cheery face – but those memories will never fade.
Happy times & memories also playing football alongside Flem at Yallourn Football Club. ” Loges”

Ray & Jenni Logan

Mr Fleming, Ian.
I never really enjoyed high school, attending each day sometimes left me counting the minutes til I could get home again but just some of the teachers made it enjoyable.
I was never very good at some types of math and when in class, Mr Fleming seemed to know I needed extra help and of course he went out of his way to help me and so many of us in the short hour he spent with us, a few times a week.
I wished I had told him, as an adult, how much I appreciated him and said thank you.
I have never forgot him, as he was one of the very good ones.
People may talk about how he was a talented footballer and cricket player, both I admire but he was foremost a wonderful human being, a husband, father ,friend and mentor. . I don’t think anyone will forget the impact he made on our lives.
To Jenny, I send my condolences, Andy, Jules and Bec, how lucky you were to have been a part of this amazing man’s life.
Thank you Mr Fleming, thank you so much for all you did, your kindness, patience and always interested in others, teaching us more than just math.
Rest easy . You are loved and will be so very missed.
Sincerely Marilyn Krueger ,
Mullaloo Perth.

Trevor has fond memories of school days at Yallourn 4058 with Ian. Life growing up in Yallourn remains very clear, especially fun times with teammates, Ian & Roger Spaull during sporting days in YFC football and cricket.
Sending much empathy & understanding to Ian’s
wife, Jenny, and his family.

Lyn Ryan (on behalf of Trevor.)

What a loss for our community and for your beautiful family ‘Flem’. You had such a huge influence on so many lives, not least mine, as you made darn sure every mid-year that I told you I was leaving THS to get a job, that I stayed and ultimately finished Year 12. I am forever thankful you pushed me. Rest peacefully and with grace. You have most certainly earned it.

So very sad to hear of the passing of Ian,
He was a teacher while we were at the school in the seventies/ eighties , and also for our kids in the nineties.
A true gentleman who never failed to stop and chat even long after our association with the school was done. Definitely one of the good ones.
Vale
Andy and Ann Marie Hammond (Beddard)

Ian was a wonderfully supportive colleague in my time at TSC. He’ll be remembered for his cheerful demeanour and optimistic outlook. I had the greatest respect for him. Sincere condolences to Jenny and family in this time of sorrow.

My deepest sympathies Jen and family. Flem was a great support for me in my early years of teach in at Traralgon High School. Introducing Crème de Menthe to Gordon and myself eased the anxieties of the early classroom experiences.

Ian was a very fine gentleman as well as good company on the golf course .I offer our sincere condolences from all of the mixed players who played a round with Ian & Jenny

Condolences to Jenny & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts are with
you all at this sad time.

Gordon Draper

Condolences to Jenny & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts are with
you all at this sad time.

Gordon Draper

Testament proves the respect his students had for Ian
One of a kind and so well loved
Made a difference to so many people
Condolences to the Fleming family

Deeply saddened by the news of Ian’s passing. A great teacher and wonderful person who will be so sadly missed. Condolences to his family, friends and former colleagues.

My heartfelt condolences to you all .
Ian was an amazingl teacher who always did the very best for his students! He always knew if l was not managing the maths and would say I don’t care how many times I have to show!
We were very lucky to have had such a dedicated teacher!

So sorry to hear of Ian’s passing. Will be missed at the mixed events. Condolences to all the family..

Mr Fleming is a standout any time I’m asked who my favourites teachers were in high school. His humour and gentle and communication when I needed steering are still what I navigate to when I think about relationships in my own teaching. I’ve heard great and impactful stories about Flem from both colleagues and former students over time that point to a legacy extending far beyond his classroom. My sincere condolences to Mr Fleming’s loved ones.

Great memories of working at TC with Ian. A nicer person you wouldn’t find. Flem always had a smile on his dial and was always up for a laugh. Condolences to Ian’s family.

Jan and Neil Dunbar

Our sincere condolences Jenny and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

I had the pleasure of working with Flem during my admin traineeship and the first few years of my employment at TSC. Together we battled through the evolution of VCE result submission, from floppy disks (two sizes), to usbs and finally to sending them over the internet. He taught me the importance of accuracy, patience and record keeping, tolerated my music and appreciated that I kept a healthy supply of his favourite pen in the stationery cupboard. We had secret snack stashes and at one stage the largest jar of jellybeans that I have ever seen. I will remember him as being a kind gentleman who could crack a decent joke, a sociable guy and an amazing mentor.
I can’t be there Friday so I send love to my TSC family xoxo
My condolences to Jenny and family xoxo

My thoughts are with you and your Family Jenny at this sad time. Fond memories of a lovely man.
Janet Planner

Our deepest sympathy to you Jenny, Andrew and Julie. Our hearts go out to you all during this more than difficult time. We hope you will be able to find comfort in one another. There are truly no words to describe what has happened.
Thinking of you all during this sad time.
Susan Couling & Kevin Norrey

To Jenny & family.
My condolences to all the family.
I went to Yallourn Primary & High School with Ian & he was a true gentleman.
I know he will be sadly missed by many.
Veronica ( & Rod) Barfoot (Lacey)

A great teacher and a genuinely good bloke. Sad to read of Mr Fleming’s sudden passing. I don’t think he ever forgot the names of any students Sincerest condolences to Mrs Fleming and family. I will miss seeing him on my walks.
Coops

Dear Jen

So sorry to hear about the passing of Ian

John Hewat

Our deepest sympathies to Jenny, Julie, Andy and family on the unexpected and sudden loss of Ian. We are currently overseas, returning home on Sunday and regret being unable to attend Ian’s funeral service.
Christine first met Ian and Jenny as a student at THS in 1969 and I met them as a first year teacher in 1973.
As mentioned by many others Ian was a gifted teacher of Mathematics, but he was a whole lot more than that. He was a wonderful individual – friendly, positive, level- headed with a great sense of humour and very supportive of others. He was respected and liked by all. He will be greatly missed by our community.

My condolences to Jenny and Family for your sudden Loss of Ian Brother to Rhonda Loving sister deceased and Brother InLaw to me ,well respected by players and committee of Yallourn Football Club

So sorry to hear of your passing Ian.My sincere sympathy to Jenny and family and to Gayle and family.May you RIP..A life well loved and respected.Peter Rollings.

We wish to express our deepest sympathy to Jenny, Julie, Andrew, Bec, Josh and Charlotte on Ian’s untimely passing.
It has been a huge honour and privilege to have worked with him for over thirty five years.
Ian was an outstanding teacher and an amazing role model who changed the lives of a vast majority of his students. He enabled them to develop the self belief to be able to realise their potential as students and people that he consistently recognised in them.
Ian will be sadly missed but never forgotten. He also has left a legacy of quality teaching for many to follow.
Bryan and Margaret Mitchell

Farewell my old mate. I will forever miss your infectious smile, your generosity and the way you always conducted yourself. I still remember playing against you in a Morwell vs Yallourn junior football match way back around 1960 or so. We later caught up in the early days of surfing on Phillip Island. You would turn up in your baby Austin with a mate or two in tow and surfboards that seemed longer than the car tied to the roof rack. This was in the days of longboards, no leg ropes and no wetsuits! You used to sleep in that little Austin under a tree at the place we rented each summer. I remember many times being woken at 5.00am to see your smiling face saying: ‘It’s 6 foot and glassy out at Cat Bay!’ We have had many great times together my friend and I will miss you greatly. Patricia and I pass our sincere condolences to Jenny, Andy, Bec and Jules, and the grand children.
Keep riding those waves Ian and someday we will catch up again, this time in wetsuits!!

I am so deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Flem. He was always ready with advice, always willing to listen and never too busy for a chat. I have good memories of Flem at Traralgon College. He was kind, caring, and genuine, and made people feel heard and valued. I feel very lucky to have known him. My heartfelt condolences to Jenny and family – thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Niki Wald

Mr Fleming as l knew you in the 70’s. The best teacher l ever had and l’m so sorry l gave up on General maths before my exam in HSC. You even took enough notice of your students that you knew that l had. ‘Flem’ as l ended up calling you l’m so sad to hear of your passing and my condolences go to Jenni and family.
Sincerely Chris King

A wonderful teacher and very kind and caring man.
My adult children remember him as one of the best teachers during their time at Traralgon Secondary College.

So sorry to hear the sad news of Ian’s passing.
Love and condolences to Jenny, Julie, Andy & Family,
Many fond memories from the early eighties: babysitting Andy and Julie when both Jen and Ian had local community meetings to attend; empty bottles of Taylor’s Red; ‘coup d’etat’ committee meetings at ‘The Flemings’ and ‘The Droughts’’; landscaping erections outside the high school library; fluffy ducks; ‘professional development’ at Camp Welcola; Friday Happy Hours; being welcomed into your family holiday at Bushy Park, ….
Always loved and missed,
Andrea McColl, Debbie Lewis and Jill Wardle (The Patrol)

Dear Jenny, Andrew and Julie.. I shall remember all the happy times we shared with you all at Sara Court Kindergarten many years ago. Jenny, along with your wonderful Ian, provided so much support and kindness to myself, as well as interest and support to our family, of Aaron, Michael and Rachel when they attended THS.
Sincere condolences to you all and your families.
Jill, Kevin, Aaron, Michael and Rachel McMahon.