“Ivana Trump was a survivor.
She fled from communism and embraced this country.
She taught her children about grit and toughness, compassion, and determination.

It’s no secret that Ivana had a special bond with her children.
Herrelationship with her daughter Ivanka was especially closewhile she was growing up.
In October 2016, she opened up to a group at a benefit.

“I brought up the children singlehandedly,” she said.
“Donald wasn’t really interested in the children until he could talk business with them …
It is clear that Ivana played a major role in raising her children during their formative years.

“Happy#MothersDayto my amazing mom.
You’ve taught me so muchyou truly lead by example.
I hope one day my children look up to me as much as I look up to you.”

During the funeral, Ivanka read a heartfelt eulogy.
In it, she shared how much she adored her mother’s work ethic.
“She was a trailblazer by men and women alike.”
She added, “My mother once told me there was nothing she couldn’t do in heels.
She taught us how to spearfish and then cook what we caught.
My mom expanded our minds.”
Ivana’s memoir echoed the memories shared by Ivanka.
Ivanka wasn’t the only one to give a eulogy.
Eric and Donald Jr. spoke about their mother as well (via Crow River Media).
Eric’s eulogy offered even more insight into his relationship with his mother.
He talked about his special bond with his mother onFox News.
“She was an extraordinary woman.”
In his eulogy, Eric stated, “She had brains; she had beauty.
Eric has made it clear that he shared a special bond with his mother as her youngest child.