Ian Doyel Davies May 25, 1988 - June 23, 2015

Ian Doyel Davies, 27 years old, of Norfolk, Virginia passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2015.

Ian will always be loved and tremendously missed by his father, Owen; his mother, Norine; his step-mother, Tricia; his oldest brother and best friend, Colin; his loving sister, Nicole and her husband, Chris; as well as his other brothers, Zachary, Ian-Michael, Sean, Connor; and numerous family and friends around the world.

Ian was born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and lived in Alaska, Washington State, and Oregon where he graduated from Sisters High School in 2006. He traveled to Africa and Brazil before coming to Virginia to attend college and begin a career as a heavy-equipment operator. Ian lived his life passionately, and it was perhaps best expressed in his music and art. Ian had a natural talent for guitar and loved random jam sessions with friends, family and, in many cases, total strangers. His talent for music is what brought people together and put smiles on their faces.

Ian loved traveling the world and spent time in Africa, Europe, and South America. Wherever Ian was, his heart yearned to return to the family and friends he left in the Pacific Northwest. His desires will be honored with a homecoming celebration of life on July 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Shevlin Park, where family and friends are welcome to gather to celebrate his precious life. A private ceremony is set for earlier in the day.

Ian leaves behind his parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins and nieces and a legacy of love and kindness. His friend Amie summed up what Ian meant to many who knew him in her thoughts below:

A beautiful man.

You're not here with us now, but I can feel you always.

You took a part of my heart and your spirit lives inside me.

You capture hearts with your smile, and in your presence spirits fly freely.

A creator of beautiful things and a soul that runs deeply.

Can't help but fall in love with your beautiful soul,

You taught me how to embrace moments and live life so full.

I owe you so much, I wish I could tell you what you've done for me,

I'd give anything to get you back, for me, your friends, and your family...

I love you dearly my friend. With all of my heart.

In lieu of flowers or cards, the family requests that you forever keep Ian in your heart; honor his joyful spirit by taking time to get outside and run, laugh and play. He would have wanted all of us to enjoy every day.