Lori Kravos — 28 January 2026

Although belated, please embrace our heartfelt condolences, from all of us at Zoos Victoria. So sorry to discover today by chance that Ian has passed. I so looked forward to my correspondence with Ian over many years and the stories he shared with great delight. Beside the pride and deep affection with which he spoke about his family, one of my favourite stories he shared was about how he came to support the Zoos. He shared that this began as a birthday gift of a cheetah sponsorship from his family over 20 years ago for his 60th birthday. He had a very fond memory of visiting the Zoos with his young grandson (visiting from Switzerland at the time) who turned to a little girl next to him and proclaiming ''that is my granddad's cheetah!' Fondest Farewells dear Mr Ian Johnson and thank you for looking after wildlife, so they can be part of our future. Andrew, Richard, James, Charles and family, please do reach out at anytime, especially if you are in Melbourne and would like to visit with 'granddad's' Cheetahs. I was planning to send Ian a little joy today by email, sharing the news and pictures of the new cheetahs at Werribee Open Range Zoo, when I came across his obituary. It would be an honour to welcome you to our Zoos, acknowledging Ian and his memory and generosity.

Harry Imber — 12 August 2025

I had the privilege and pleasure of knowing Ian as his General Practitioner for about 30 years, until I retired in 2021.He was a warm, interesting, highly intelligent and analytic man. As well as looking after his health (physical, mental and social) we discussed world and local events, people and personal matters.I will miss a true gentleman. Vale Ian.

Tracie Blackmore — 11 August 2025

Jane Petersen — 11 August 2025

Farewell (Uncle) Ian. I will remember and be grateful for the company, generosity and humour you gave Kary and I during our years in Melbourne. Our yearly exchange of messages on our shared birthday has been important to me and I will always think of you on that day, 24 May.

Alan & Jillian Cobb — 11 August 2025

Ian,Thank you for all your support over the yearsat the "famous D&D".Also for you contribution and generosity to the ADCTF.Regards to the family.

Aaron Muller — 11 August 2025

Ian, you will be missed. I thank you for all your support, mentorship and guidance over the past 26 years. From my first role at D&D Tolhurst in 1999, you have been a great support to me throughout my career, which is something that I will be forever grateful for. I will miss our regular lunches, which were always filled with a lot of great stories and a lot of laughs. Im sad at not being present today but thinking of you today. Condolences to the family. Aaron Muller

Francesca — 11 August 2025

Farewell, Mr Johnson.May you find an RACV or Fox and Hounds in heaven and be reunited with Dale, Mr Davies, Mr Perry, Mr Griffiths, George, Jocko and all the others who left us. Toast to a fond time gone by.Found memories of you, Ian. My condolences to your sons and extended family.

Trevor & Pamela Edwards — 11 August 2025

Farewell Ian ,and condolences to your family.Cheers Trevor & Pam