Ivan “Big Ivan” Gary Folsom Sr., of Deerfield, Mo passed April 2, 2021. Ivan was born on June 7, 1946, the son of Isom and Viola Folsom.

Big Ivan was a family man that enjoyed spending time out in the wilderness.

He was in the West Gate Lodge No. 438 as a Worshipful Master.

He is preceded in death by both his parents, Isom and Viola Folsom; six brothers; one sister and grandson Nate D. Folsom.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Becky Folsom; daughters Tammy (Brian) Miller, Samantha (Carl) Bebee and Christine (Richard) Folsom-Fleig Sr.; son Ivan Gary (Stacey) Folsom Jr.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one foster grandchild, two brothers and one sister.

There will be a Visitation Saturday, April 10 from 9-10 AM, with a funeral service starting at 10 AM at Maple Hill Funeral Home, Kansas City, KS. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery.