VALE IAN WHEATLAND
BY MARK WHITEMAN
Ian Wheatland was a great friend and mentor to so many of our members in Western Australia .
Ian ’ s passing leaves a great void in many of our lives . The only thing bigger than his stature , was his impact on those he came in contact with .
Ian ’ s contribution and impact on the Ray White Group has been profound . He was an inaugural member of the group in 1994 , having previously operated a Peet and Co business in Geraldton prior to Ray White .
Over his nearly three decades of involvement with Ray White , he was the key figure in Ray White ’ s development along the midwest coast , having either started , partnered with or simply been super supportive of any new business to the group .
Ian was ambitious and an entrepreneur who did not stop just at Ray White . He was the first Ray White business owner to start a Loan Market franchise and integrate this into his real estate practice .
A man of enormous heart who was loyal to his friends , family and indeed the Ray White Group , ( including Loan Market ). A life member of both Ray White and Loan Market , as well as the only two time recipient of Western Australia ’ s highest accolade , the Ross Whiteman Award , Ian ’ s legacy will live on .
Ian formed some wonderful working relationships which he was fiercely loyal to and protective of , such as his relationship with longtime business partner , Peter Sukiennik , whom he was loyal to and proud of their many achievements .
Ian ’ s great affection for and relationship with my father Ross , along with his great pride in his contribution to the establishment of Ray White Western Australia is well recognised .
Most important of all , his partnership in life and in business with his Little Magpie , ( wife ), Norene Mazzuchelli , to whom our heartfelt thoughts are with at this time . Through all of the ups , ( and downs ), Norene and Ian were an amazing and formidable team . A great example to us all .
We will miss his wise counsel , good humour and those famous horse racing turns of phrase he loved , as well as his generosity of spirit . On behalf of all members we express our condolences to Norene and his family , and to Peter and his Ray White Geraldton colleagues .
Ian ’ s contribution to Ray White Western Australia has been truly outstanding .
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