Irvend Madsen was a Private in the Royal Canadian Air Force. There is mention of Irvend leasing land on the Simonson Project (Wanham area) through the Lassiter Project. He was married to Josephine Caroline who passed away in 1989. He is buried in the Wanham Cemetery having passed away on August 1st, 1971 at the age of 52.
- Grooming the Grizzly, 1982, p 277