Ian DEVEREUX Obituary

A raconteur and one of life's gentleman, he will be sadly missed.

Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

With love and sympathy
Jan and Vic

It is with great sadness that I write these few words to acknowledge the warmth and friendship I have had the pleasure to enjoy for many years. Ian was like a father to me and I was proud to represent Rocklabs in Australia during this time. He was always full of enthusiasm and new ideas which he shared with the audiences at conferences and seminars. He was never shy to take on a new challenge. Our first dishwasher (F&P) was earned as a result of this. Above all he was a proud Kiwi with an admiration for all that was good in the world. He was a great man that will be missed by many. Goodbye my friend. Travel in peace.

A pleasure to have worked for you Ian and been part of the team you looked after so well.

Go to your maker with pride and be at peace, you areally one of his special people.

Condolences to you Rosy and the family.

Ian was an amazing Man so bright and intelligent, but above that, such a sensitive, caring, and sharing Person.

Never one to indulge himself with worldly trappings he quietly supported so many individuals and organisations.

From our perspective' Sheryn will always remember how, when our son Carl was diagnosed with Leukemia, Ian came into the hospital and shared that he just didn't know what he could do so he went and gave blood.

We had many trips and adventures with Rosy and Ian on overseas travels and NZ bike rides.

There is still a very vivid vision of him riding his Travel Scoot thorough the aisles of Selfridges Jewellery department right alongside million dollar watches in display counters, and also riding it into the rear compartment of a London Taxi.

And then there were of course those icecreams, and the international sausage roll survey.

So long Friend and Mate.

Go well, have another icecream or two and don't forget the sausage roll survey.

You will be so missed by the family and friends you have left behind.

Sheryn and Paul

I grieve for a friend and teacher.
I worked with Ian for many years and always admired his extraordinary knowledge, attitude and sence of humour. My family is very grateful for the participation that Ian took in our lives. We grieve and remember his unique smile.
Our sincere condolences to Rosy and family.
Oleg, Olga, Anatoly Pavlenko

Categorically one of life's gentlemen, and an inspiration to so many. Go well Ian.
Norman Stacey (& Anne)

Ian and I worked together for 25 years. He was an outstanding, principled, generous and loving friend and colleague. Ian will be sadly missed. My love and sympathy goes out to Rosy and family. Ross Garrick

Very sad to hear Ian Devereux passed away, I meet him for the first time in chile on the 80s, and worked with him for more than 30 years. My condolences to Rosy , his sons and family. Ian rest in Peace.

To Ian's wonderful family . Ian was a gem and a very fine man with so much to give. My mother had very fond memories of him when she was young and was impressed with his positive and loving attitude towards people and his work. Keep the love going.

My sincere condolences,
Cousin Maria ( Ian was my grandmother Ailsa Devereux's nephew).

To Rosy and Family,

Our sincere condolences from your cousins in the " South". My mother ( Pam) shared very fond memories of Ian with me and how when she stayed on the farm at " Moa Flat" Ian and the sisters- Clare, Evelyn, Elizabeth and Ann- Marie would always greet her with warmth. She always admired how the family would " Play together, sing together and learn together". She said Ian was the 'perfect brother' and the family was very fortunate to have him.

Our love is with you at this time.
Kind regards,
Maria Woodlock ( Ian's 2nd cousin) and Peter Woodlock ( my brother).

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Hi Rosy, very sorry to hear Ian has passed away, I really enjoyed staying with you guys and really enjoyed chatting to Ian about business and other stuff, thinking of you and your family at this sad time, regards Paul Delis

Thinking of you at this sad time
Beryl Martyn

DEVEREUX, Ian. 11 February -1940 - 25 April 2020 The Commodore and Crew of the "Corinthians Cruising Club of Half Moon Bay," have had many years together. Ian joined the crew as a novice sailor, using his skill as a rock breaker, navigating us around sunken rocks to safety. Other vacations, we moored the boats, hopped on our bikes and toured through many parts of our beautiful country. It was all fun as we escaped from the pressures of growing old in this troubled world. Thanks Ian we will miss you, may your journey be on calm waters.

DEVEREUX, Dr Ian. PHF. 11 February 1940 - 25 April 2020. Ian slipped away gently during World Immunization Week which he supported hugely. Without Ian and his Family's generosity, Onehunga One Tree Hill Rotary would have lost a lot of their recent End Polio funding. Ian supported many Rotary causes including; The Rotary Summer Science scholarships, Te Whakaora Tangata Kaitaia project, Polio Plus, Rotary Book Fair, Vanuatu Cyclone relief, Onehunga High School, and many others. Well done Good and Faithful Friend.

DEVEREUX, Ian. Born February 11, 1940. Passed away on April 25, 2020. We will remember you as generous and sharing, ready to listen, talk and give advice. There was nothing that couldn't be sorted out by your enormous hugs. You will forever be the loving father of Michael, father in-law of Kate, granddad of LeRoy, Cecilia and Josephine Devereux.