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Calvin uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, February 26, 2023
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Devon,
I haven't heard from you for a year now, and I'm late to find out. There was still so much to catch up on and I suddenly stopped hearing from you, I thought you may have been busy.
Even though I moved away from Saskatoon in August 2021, I appreciated that you stayed in touch and continued to chat with me regularly. I remember telling you in December of that year that I passed my MCQ board exam, and you were happy to hear, congratulated me, and told me I was almost there.
I wrote my OSCE in May 2022, which you knew of. I tried calling, but I wasn't able to reach you, so I messaged you that I felt good about it. In July 2022, I got the result of my exam and passed. You were one of the first people that I messaged.
PS: I told Sami and he misses you too. It feels like yesterday that the three of us were hanging out.
My mom was saddened to hear about your passing. She was talking about the time that she came to visit Saskatoon, and you brought us sightseeing and had dinner with us. She was very happy that we were friends.
You were an amazing friend and I enjoyed hanging out and learning from you. I’ll miss you, and I'll always remember you.
My condolences to Devon's family.
Your friend,
Calvin
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Nancy uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, February 13, 2022
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Devon had made these as a bit of a joke, and I think it captures my memories of him pretty well - still makes me smile and laugh after all of these years.
Devon and I were friends from high school, and while we lost touch over the years, I still have many fond memories of our conversations and hangouts together. Devon was incredibly intelligent, thoughtful, and very funny. I always appreciated his sense of humour and will miss him.
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Mike Buchinski uploaded photo(s)
Friday, February 4, 2022
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Devon,
I had the pleasure to meet you at our grade nine orientation which was, astoundingly, over 20 years ago. It’s hard to remember back long enough to before we were friends – and in that time you’ve added adventure, creativity, and countless good times to the lives of those around you. You were one of the most talented people I ever met and I will miss having you at the table with the boys.
We backpacked through China, and I was consistently amazed by how much you could absorb and tell us about the locations we saw. Even more amazed that you had spent some time learning Mandarin before we had left and, after only a few weeks, could hold conversations with most of the people we had met.
While our lives became so busy and our meetings for board games, weekend travel trips, and hang-outs became more infrequent, there was always a place at the table to catch-up, laugh, and remember the adventures we’d made together.
I am fortunate for the part you played in my life and the lives of so many of your family and friends. Thank you for the gift of your friendship – it will be treasured and we will miss you.
- Mike
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Devon's family posted a condolence
Thursday, January 27, 2022
We have been comforted by the support you have shown us through the memories you have shared and through your calls, cards, emails, and texts. Your compassion and kindness is helping us through this difficult time. Thank you.
- Devon's family -
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Ellen Wardell posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Devon had a way of combining honesty and kindness, and generally managed to be funny at the same time, I always admired that about him.
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Kami-Rae Caswell posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
In loving memory of my cousin Devon. Remembering Devon as a baby and little boy is easy for me, he was the cutest baby I had ever seen! Watching the video tribute it is easy to see the kind of person he became….handsome, kind, gentle, intelligent,dedicated, talented. Each picture seemed to capture a different characteristic of Devon. It is a great loss that I did not get to know Devon better as we got older, although I was always kept up to date on his adventures through our parents. He was a special person. Devon was loved by many friends and family and will forever be missed. My love and condolences xo
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Sherrie Gao posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Devon and I are friends from high school. We continued to be friends through university and after I moved out of province. We kept in touch throughout the years, and on my visits home I would make sure to reach out to him. Despite the distance we have had conversations light and dark, from baking steels and sourdough and how his Mandarin was better than mine, to some things that really bothered us. Devon is one of the smartest people I know. And the fastest walking. Thank you for listening to me and talking me through some tough times. I will miss you, Devon. My sincerest condolences to Devon's family. Emma, I've heard so much about you, and looked forward to meeting you one day.
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Abrar Huq uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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Devon was truly one of a kind. Throughout the 20+ years I had the privilege of knowing Devon from high school and beyond, it always felt like Devon knew something about everything. He was someone that could effortlessly go from topic to topic in conversation and always have something interesting and meaningful to contribute - for someone like me, he had a way of connecting with me on some of my obscure passions. I think this is one of the main reasons why he somehow managed to seamlessly go from group to group to group in high school and beyond. I fondly remember Devon and I talking sports when nobody else wanted to. He loved basketball - I went through my emails with Devon earlier this week and came across a 10 sentence diatribe that Devon sent to me in 2012 about how Jeremy Lin was overrated. I remember him introducing me to 90s west coast rap while listening to MC Ren in his car. Devon was truly one of the smartest and most capable people I’ve ever met. Although we didn’t see each other as often after I moved away to Toronto after university, every time we met up it was like no time had passed at all. I’ll always remember and cherish the friendship and time that we had together.
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Scott Borys uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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I met Devon when we started high school together over 20 years ago. Over time, we became good friends. Devon’s humor and poker skills helped make our friend group what it was. As we grew older, we began to explore our common interests together. We had amazing times chilling in Waskesiu, hiking in Grasslands, meeting the ghost of Jellyroll on Grey Owl’s hike, and backpacking through China. I loved reconnecting with him these past few years, from having him come to my wedding, talking about our mental health experiences, and playing games together. I was so excited to continue to get to know him as we grew older. Miss you buddy.
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Meghan uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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This is my favorite picture of Devon and me. It’s an older one from my university grad party but I always felt it kind of captured our dynamic. We would have wonderful, in-depth chats over the years and I will miss him. It had been a few years since I last saw him when we got to go to lunch and I had the opportunity to meet Emma. My condolences to Emma and the Ireland family.
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Cyrus Molavi uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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Devon and I had a fun afternoon in October 2003. As part of the yearbook committee, I had borrowed the school's digital camera so that I could go capture some candids of the students of Walter Murray. The first person I ran into was Devon, lounging in a lawn chair on the second floor near our lockers. He was happy and laughing, so I snapped a pic. We then ambled throughout the building stopping at every grouping we could. He softened the teen awkwardness a bit with some goofy statements or posing prompts.
He shows up in those pictures more than anyone else and has shown up in my thoughts since our time in high school--even though we didn't spend much time together after that.
He made me laugh, feel happy, and like I was with a kind friend.
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Henry Bi uploaded photo(s)
Monday, January 24, 2022
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Devon, I still can’t believe you are gone. Watching old videos and photos of us in high school made me realize how many amazing adventures we had in the 20 years I had known you; all those crazy videos we made in high school, hiking to Grey Owl's cabin, going to China for my wedding, catching up over lunch at Thiens, and playing DnD these past few months. There are so many awesome memories we shared together. So many inside jokes only we would understand. I tried to explain to my kids that Uncle Devon is gone and it was very difficult. How does one even begin to summarize all those experiences we shared together? I cherish all the times we had but I feel like we didn’t cherish it enough.
The boys all met online and shared some stories and laughs over the good times we had together. It felt really awful not having you there, like a piece of us was missing. I am really going to miss you man. We will keep your stories close always; we will share them with each other and with our kids. You will always be part of us and with us always.
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Lei Xia uploaded photo(s)
Monday, January 24, 2022
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I will always remember the way Devon smiled with that sparkle in his eyes. Devon and I became friends in high school where we shared a love of hackysacking during breaks, playing music in band, and playing video games in Scott's basement. We always shared interesting conversations and relaxed hang outs. And in 2010, we ventured on an epic journey through China that emboldened our friendship with our high school friends. Even though we hadn't seen each other much over the last few years, it always felt like no time had passed when we got together.
I'm so glad we got to reconnect recently. Our boys group got to sit around a table eating noodles and laughing about old times. A moment I will hold onto forever.
(Pictured is Devon and I on the Great Wall of China in 2010)
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Tim Dament uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, January 23, 2022
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Bill & Maureen, Duncan & Michelle and Emma
We are so sorry for your loss. Our memories of Devon are as a young person at Grandma Doig's and the cabin at Clearwater Lake. The slideshow and tributes to Devon have given us a glimpse of his adventurous spirit, keen mind, kind heart and creativity. It is our loss we didn't know Devon as a young adult.
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Love and Hugs
Tim (Garnet) & Michelle
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Michelle posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2022
Thank you so much for sharing photos and memories of Devon. My sincere condolences to Emma, Maureen, Bill, Duncan and Michelle, and your extended families.
Love, Michelle Sims
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Kim uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 21, 2022
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As I think of Devon it is always with a smile. Seems to me that he was born an old soul. An old soul with a brilliant mind and a zest for learning. From a very young age he had the ability to absorb knowledge and grasp concepts for beyond his years..and the means to express himself. And he had compassion. With sparkling eyes and insatiable curiosity he soaked up facts and details about life and living..judged it accordingly and firmly filed results away for future reference. He was not one to waver in his opinions or beliefs without hard facts and evidence to support a change. No smudging lines between black and white or right and wrong no matter who might ask it. An example of this was one afternoon when he was very young..maybe Kindergarten?..and staying with his Saskatoon Grandma for a few hours. A couple who are long term family friends of Grandma popped by for a visit. It was perhaps their 2nd time meeting this size version of Devon. He pointed out the closet and watched them doff their coats and hang them inside. As they stepped out of the entryway and into the front room Devon immediately held up a hand to stop ‘Dave’ (not his real name though Devon had decided it was). Firm but not unkindly Devon pointed out the breach of etiquette and said: “Dave you are not to wear your outside shoes in the house.” Somewhat surprised ‘Dave’ pointed out he had worn toe rubbers over his shoes and had removed those at the door. Devon patiently listened to this explanation and when it was complete he calmly shook his head and informed ‘Dave’ that it still was not acceptable but kindly offered a suggestion that perhaps next time ‘Dave’ could bring slippers to wear if his feet were cold. Needless to say ‘Dave’ wore sock feet that afternoon. We have laughed in wonder many times over the years at how secure this wee Devon was in his assessment and his confidence to speak his mind to an adult. Remember thinking those traits would be with him evermore. I was able to spend quite a bit of time with Devon in his younger years though not so much as he grew older. I hold those memories close to my heart and cherish every hug he offered me. Bill, Maureen, Duncan and Emma my thoughts and sympathy are with you during this difficult time. I am here for you if you ever need me. Much love and hugs from Kim
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Katherine posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2022
Devon, Thank you for sharing with us your creative spirit, brilliant mind and “radio voice”. I especially enjoyed your passion for good science, frustration with bad science, your sense of humor and GREAT ideas. You helped to build our project at a time when we are so excited to grow. I am so grateful that our paths crossed. My sincere sympathy to your family and friends. You will be missed –and I will remember what you taught me. Katherine Knox
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Anouk uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 21, 2022
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Dear Devon, We haven't known each other for that long, but it was a delight to have you working in the lab next to mine. Apart from on campus, your kindness among many other great personality traits was enjoyed greatly during skating, lake trips and all those other occasions where our paths crossed. You will also be missed and remembered from across the ocean...
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Joe posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2022
Devon, every time we crossed paths, it was a pleasure. You will be sorely missed.
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Matt posted a condolence
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Devon,
I can not count the amount of hours that we spent in the lab together over the years. It may seem like such a minor thing: But the memories of all the laughter, smiles, and work that you, Albert, and I shared working late into the night and over weekends are things that I will treasure forever. Your kindness, wit, camaraderie, and devotion to your students was (and continues to be) an inspiration to every teacher, scientist, and person to have ever crossed your path.
Your imprint on all of us with be remembered and valued (forever) and you are so deeply missed,
-Matt
P.S. “The Journal of Biological Biology Science”
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Trupti uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, January 20, 2022
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In loving memory of Devon. We first met Devon in 2016 when Maureen invited us for Christmas dinner. We had a wonderful time with Ireland family. Devon was very knowledgeable, soft spoken and kind person. He was the first who introduced us to the Canadian board games and we had so much fun that evening. Devon was an encyclopedia one could easily converse with him on any topic ranging from world politics, finance to travel. We will miss you Devon.
- Trupti & Sopan
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Geraldine uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, January 20, 2022
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In loving memory of Devon. Our first memories of Devon are of a happy, smiling baby boy with big blue eyes and lots of dark hair. Even when he was little Devon loved books.....and as he got older he was a voracious reader and always had a book “ on the go”....history and mystery, jokes and science. Many of his precious books were passed on and reread by his second cousins...favorites being..”A Very Bumpy Bus Ride” and “Henry’s Awful Mistake”. We were very fortunate to watch Devon compete in Karate in Virden, Manitoba. We also have fond memories of Devon playing the keyboard at the Ireland 2000 reunion. We once met Bill, Maureen and boys in Yorkton...Devon was so excited to show us his one armed push up! Devon was a lover of Airedales..as is his dad. Quiet, intelligent, polite and respectful...We remember Devon! Our hearts ache as we mourn his passing. Love from Uncle John and Auntie Gerry Mae
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Maureen posted a condolence
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Dear Devon,
You were, among many things, private, sensitive, funny, inquisitive, kind, caring, generous, well-read, multi-talented, a poor sleeper, a world-traveller - you'd just gotten started, and a lover of animals and nature - some of that nature being right in our very house. I'm remembering an occasion when I was finally able to get into your basement office to vacuum the floor. There in the one back corner was not a spider web but an entire mound of spider webs as big as my fist. I'd never seen anything like it. I looked at you. "Devon?!" You to me - "Don't touch that! I've been curating that!" Biologists! Yes Dev, I remember what you told me. Spiders are good.
While you could be somewhat of a recluse at times, when you decided to share yourself, what wonderful conversations we had! The things you taught us! How I will miss those conversations!
Through your travels, you took us to faraway places, sharing emails, texts, and photos, and you made our trips together so much better. On our first trip to Maui, we had to coax you to come with us. Day 1, morning - What have I done? I'm stuck on a holiday with my parents. That lasted until about noon, when you jumped up from the bed, decided - I'm in Hawaii, I'm going to do something! In a whirlwind, you were off to the swim shop for trunks, the ABC store for flip-flops, sunglasses, swimming goggles, and sunscreen, then to the dive shop for snorkelling gear. The hotel concierge was your next stop to book your snorkelling and kayaking excursions and for information on amazing hikes and things to see all over the island. You organized that trip and we all had a great time. Dad and I saw things we would never have seen on our own.
And the next time we suggested a trip to Hawaii? - No hesitation.
There is just so much more I could say. But I'll just say, I hope you knew and know how loved you are and always will be. A love that started the day you were born when I looked into those intense blue eyes and angry little face. How fortunate I am to have a son like you, to have had you in my life as long as I did, and so fortunate you shared as much of your life with us as you did.
Until we meet again.
Love,
Mom
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Duncan posted a condolence
Thursday, January 20, 2022
We had memories together that might have seemed small, but meant a lot, and stick with me when I think of you.
You taught me some tricks with driving that I've passed on to other people as well.
On the first day of high school when I was nervous and you said we could just wait awhile before going in. I'm happy for the good times we shared, rest in peace Devon.
Duncan & Michelle
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Emma posted a condolence
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Devon was a combination of a funny young boy and a grumpy old man. He excited about new things, new places, and meeting new people; yet he got grumpy when people annoyed him, or things did not work the way he wanted. One of his favourite shirts had a logo “Either Hemingway or my way”. He was such a character.
Talking about Devon’s way. Well, you name it. Either 0% or 100%, nothing in the middle. Creative. Nerdy. Extremely knowledgeable (we used to call him a live Wikipedia). Thoughtful. Caring. Hate working in group. Must be logical and makes sense. Curious. And more…
I just love how he inspired and touch people’s life. I can not say for others. For me, I have changed and learnt a lot since I met him. He took me to beautiful places for hiking and camping, taught me how to swim, how to play piano, and helped me improve my English skills. He inspired me to read more, start new hobbies including dancing and watercolor painting, and be more confident. My life in Canada became more interesting thanks to Devon. He has been a special person to me, and he will always be.
Emma (Yen) Le
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Bill posted a condolence
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Generous. First born. An Airedale man. Loved Conan. Very intelligent. Set high standards for himself. Traveller. Helped his old dad with outdoor projects. Tech and gadget guy. Kept a consistently untidy room. Cooked for himself at home to keep from starving. Didn’t clean up. All in on projects he was interested in. Played the sax, piano and organ. Enjoyed camping and hiking. Spoke mandarin. Was reconnecting with his cousins and old friends he hadn’t talked to in a while. Video gamer. Hoarder of old gaming magazines. Weight lifter. Poker player. Had one big toe that was flatter then the other due to a weight lifting accident at 1.5 years old. Easy to meet. Easy to greet. Not a morning person. Night owl. Touchy about being touched. Cut his own hair. Owned four pair of black leather gloves. Enjoyed skipping classes in high school. Passed his driver’s test first time while driving a standard. Kept friends for life. Treasured his high school buddies. Soft spot for animals. Baked his own bread. Loved his grandmothers. Thoughtful. Had a key ring that weighed a pound. Backpacked in China for two months with two friends. YouTube video of Dev at Leaping Tiger Gorge. Basketball enthusiast. Sriracha hot chili sauce eater. Blue belt in karate at twelve. Wore bright coloured clothing well. Prolific learner. Not a turnip eater. Always wore a black pea coat in winter. Wore a custom handmade suit imported from China. Wore no jewelry. Some of his favourite foods were Mini Wheats, Dr. Pepper, Cheezies, red Twizzlers, salt and vinegar chips, cheese sticks.
What do I miss about Devon? All this and more!
-Dad
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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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