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Virginia Beach - Ian Andrew McDonald, 19, passed away on March 14, 2013. Ian was a haberdasher with Dan Ryan's for Men and a student. He was a loving son, handsome, obedient, kind, a good friend to many, and always giving of himself.
Ian is survived by his parents, John D. and Katherine F. McDonald, siblings, Michael, Grace, Christian, and Gloria, his grandparents, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, at Wave Church, Great Neck Road with Pastor Joe Riddle officiating. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wave Church Youth Program. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
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April 6, 2013
John and Kate, May God bless you abundantly at this time. Your son looks to have been one of Heaven's favorites. You are all in our prayers. Love, Theresie(Quirk) and Rodney Bornhop
Mary Rushton Dewing
March 20, 2013
Dear Kate and family - I am sending my love and prayers for all of you during this difficult time. May your beautiful memories of Ian and your faith give you strength in the days ahead. Wishing you peace!
Dan & Hazel Holmes
March 20, 2013
I will be praying that GOD will comfort you and your family. Love u guys.
Kathy Tillar-Hughes
March 20, 2013
My prayers are with your family.
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Melisa McMullen
March 20, 2013
Dear Johnny, Katie, Michael,Grace,Christian,and Gloria~
I don't know you or your son personally, but my daughter takes classes at KEYS and that is how I heard of your great trial. I just want to say I am truly and deeply heartbroken for your family. My family will be holding you up in prayer for a long time. You see, March 18 was the one year anniversary of the passing of my sweet Patrick, who was 20 years old and is survived by four siblings. He passed from unexpected cardiac arrest. So we know more than most what your are going through. Please cling to the Lord even though nothing makes sense. He is big and strong enough to take all your emotions! I know. I would be happy to listen if you ever want to talk. My number is 757 969 3687.
May you feel God's arms around you as He catches every tear,
Melisa McMullen and family
Laura Zandall/Moon
March 20, 2013
Just learned of this horrific news from Cindy E. I am so very sorry for your loss, please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Praying for God's blessings on all of you!
March 19, 2013
Dearest Johnny, Katie, Michael,Grace,Christian,and Gloria ~ Please know that we hold you all so close to our hearts, and we are wrapping our arms around you all and around Ian. Love to you all ~ John & Laurie Bowell
Jasmine Moore
March 19, 2013
You will be forever in our hearts Ian. You were a good kid and we'll miss you!
March 19, 2013
Dear Katie, John, and Family,
I haven't met each of you personally, but I knew Henrietta through church and prayer meetings and attended school with Conway. God has also connected us in love through the Body of Christ.
After learning of Ian's accident, I joined with many in Richmond who were praying he would receive a healing miracle here in this earth. And now I'll be praying that God will comfort you as only He can in your loss. Each of you is "His Beloved" -- Ian especially so at this time.
I have a friend who wrote a beautiful song called "Father of Mercies". I pray these words will comfort, bless, and encourage you as they have me.
FATHER OF MERCIES
Mary Makarios
[with permission]
Father of mercies, God of all comfort, Hold me close to your breast. Whisper your peace now. Show me that great love In which I safely rest.
Faint from the battle, I come to you already bruised and torn. But in Your refuge, My strength and hope can be reborn.
I feel the fire, and yet I know your promises are true. I shall not be consumed. My faithful God will carry me through.
Father of mercies, God of all comfort, Hold me close to your breast. Whisper your peace now. Show me that great love In which I safely rest.
However tender, however constant, caring, or fine, No human love, Lord, can take the place of love divine.
Father of mercies, God of all comfort, Hold me close to your breast. Whisper your peace now. Show me that great love In which I safely rest.
O, lift me higher. Hide me in Thee. O, Lord, only your presence will satisfy the need in me.
Father of mercies, God of all comfort,
Hold me close. . . [fini]
May His peace that passes all understanding be with you, and may tears of joy also be with you as you remember your wonderful son and brother.
Love and blessings to all, in Jesus' name,
Nancy Wellford Markon
Midlothian, Virginia
Gabriele Jiannas
March 19, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of your loss.I recently met Doug and Linda in Florida.Linda's brother Phil is married to my niec,Myke,and we had such a lovely time together.They spoke so lovingly of their family and the grandchildren.What a trgic loss!My deepest sympathy.
Karen
March 19, 2013
Words simply cannot express how much you will be missed. We loved seeing you every day while you were in school, and looked forward to your visits after you graduated. We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. We will miss your smile, your laugh, and your wonderful good nature. You were a blessing on earth to all you came in contact with, and you are now an angel in heaven looking afer those that you love. We are better people for having known you. We miss you already...
March 18, 2013
We love you Ian and will always remember your amazing sense of humor and exuberant laugh and smile! We miss you already and look forward to you greeting us at the Gates of Heaven where you'll tell us all the cool things to do there. We love you, Auntie Conway
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