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7/25/2005
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TTX's David Ireland: 1953-2005
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The TTX family has lost a dedicated manager and a dear friend.
On July 18, TTX Co. Director Material Supply David Ireland died in British Columbia, Canada, “engaged in his passion of rock climbing,” according to a statement published on TTX’s Web site. He was 51.
Ireland began his TTX career in 1977, in the revenue accounting department as a revenue analyst-Railbox. Since then, he held the titles of maintenance accountant; contract auditor; purchasing agent; manager acquisition & audit; manager purchasing administration; senior manager equipment purchasing; and, most recently, director material supply.
Born in Elgin, Ill., in 1953, Ireland received his a bachelor of arts degree from Western Illinois University and a master’s degree in business from Loyola University. He was “held in the highest respect by all who knew him” and was “more than a stellar employee; he was a stellar human being,” according to the TTX statement.
Added TTX President and Chief Executive Officer Andy Reardon: “Over the years as I came to know Dave, I also came to know and so deeply appreciate the quiet wisdom that resided inside this genteel character. We will miss him.”
Ireland is survived by his mother, Therese Ireland; three sisters, Christine Kiermas, Barbara Ireland and Susan Boehmer; his life partner of twenty years, David Panozzo; a nephew, Keith Kiermas; and many friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Unity Church of Chicago, 1925 W. Thome; phone: 773-973-0007. TTX officials suggest that all donations go to The Chicago Mountaineer Club.
On July 18, TTX Co. Director Material Supply David Ireland died in British Columbia, Canada, “engaged in his passion of rock climbing,” according to a statement published on TTX’s Web site. He was 51.
Ireland began his TTX career in 1977, in the revenue accounting department as a revenue analyst-Railbox. Since then, he held the titles of maintenance accountant; contract auditor; purchasing agent; manager acquisition & audit; manager purchasing administration; senior manager equipment purchasing; and, most recently, director material supply.
Born in Elgin, Ill., in 1953, Ireland received his a bachelor of arts degree from Western Illinois University and a master’s degree in business from Loyola University. He was “held in the highest respect by all who knew him” and was “more than a stellar employee; he was a stellar human being,” according to the TTX statement.
Added TTX President and Chief Executive Officer Andy Reardon: “Over the years as I came to know Dave, I also came to know and so deeply appreciate the quiet wisdom that resided inside this genteel character. We will miss him.”
Ireland is survived by his mother, Therese Ireland; three sisters, Christine Kiermas, Barbara Ireland and Susan Boehmer; his life partner of twenty years, David Panozzo; a nephew, Keith Kiermas; and many friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Unity Church of Chicago, 1925 W. Thome; phone: 773-973-0007. TTX officials suggest that all donations go to The Chicago Mountaineer Club.
