Ivan Paul McGill

Celebrating the Life of a Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend

Ivan Paul McGill was born on October 25, 1962 at Tulare County Hospital in California, he lived a life full of adventure, laughter, and love for the people who meant the most to him. He passed away on November 3, 2026.

On April 4, 2000, he married the love of his life, Terre Smith, in the beautiful town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Together, they built a life and a family filled with memories, laughter, and love.

If there was one thing everyone knew about him, it was that he loved the outdoors. Whether he was hunting, fishing, searching for arrowheads, shooting guns, four-wheeling, playing horseshoes, or cooking out with the kids and grandkids, he was happiest outside enjoying life. Some of his favorite memories were made doing the simplest things, including shooting snakes with his grandson Cayden. Those moments, filled with laughter and a little bit of mischief, are the memories his family will treasure forever.

He was always known as the life of the party. He had a way of bringing laughter and fun wherever he went. As the years went by, his priorities shifted, and his greatest joy became spending time with his family. His wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren became the center of his world. He may have loved the outdoors, but nothing meant more to him than the people he loved.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Terre Smith of Pawhuska; his daughters, Suzanne Radford of Pawhuska and Samantha Mercer of Wynona; his mother, Janet McGill of Wynona; mother-in-law, Sarah Martin; his stepsons, Earl Radford (E.J.) and Justin Radford, both of Pawhuska; his sister, Dana McGill of Wynona; and his brother, Michael McGill of Wynona.

He was a proud grandfather to ten grandchildren: Keylee Radford, Cayden Bruce, Megn Walton, George Walton, Jaxon Walton, Haylee Radford, Janelle Radford, Paige Radford, Baylee Farrell, and Chloe Young. He was also blessed with five great-grandchildren, who brought even more love and joy into his life.

His heart extended beyond family by blood. He was blessed with two bonus grandchildren, Kourtney Ward and her three babies, and Todd Wadsworth and his two babies, who held a special place in his life. He also leaves behind his cousin, Brian Hollowell, who was more like a brother, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless friends. And, of course, his beloved dog, Cassie Marie, who was part of his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph McGill; his two brothers, Anthony McGill and Billy McGill; his granny, Nora Ikenberry; and his grandpa, Bill Ikenberry.

Though he may no longer be here to share a hunting trip, cast a fishing line, gather everyone around a cookout, or make everyone laugh, the memories he created will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.

He leaves behind a family who will forever cherish his stories, his laughter, his love, and all the little moments that made him who he was.

He lived for the outdoors, loved being the life of the party, but most of all, he lived for his family. His boots may be hanging up, but his memories will never fade.

Rest easy. You will be loved, missed, and remembered always.