Ivan Wilkinson of Terre Haute died at the age of 91 on January 1, 2015. He was a self-made businessman and entrepreneur. His reputation grew in Terre Haute as the owner of Parks Purity Pie Company. He grew the business from 3 to 31 employees between 1948 and 1980. His long stint in business created many job opportunities and formed many lifelong friendships. He was a fabulous dancer and long time fan of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Ivan was preceded in death by his first wife Myra and his second wife Edna; five sisters: Thelma Archer, Vyrl Lynch, Delta Frazier, Gladys Peperak, Dolly Jones and nephew Donald Peperak. He is survived by his son Mark Wilkinson of Terre Haute and his daughter Michelle Cripe of Florida; nieces Betty Heck of Terre Haute, Deborah Jones of Arizona, Phyllis Peperak, Darlene Rankin, & Sharon Wilson of Anderson, IN. Also surviving from his first marriage is step-daughter Lenny Sharper of Florida and granddaughter Desiree Johnson of Florida. He was loved and will be missed by all. Funeral services will be held at DeBaun Springhill Chapel on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 1:00 PM, with Rev. Steve Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, 2015 from 12 Noon – 1:00 PM in DeBaun Springhill Chapel.