Devon James McCrum
October 21st, 2020
It is with great sadness we, the family of Devon McCrum, announce that Devon passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Regina General Hospital at the age of 45 years with family by his side.
Devon is survived by his wife Jennifer; beloved daughters Victoria and Samantha; parents Jim and Heather McCrum; brother Colan (Kathy); nephew Fynn; niece Maeve; in-laws Bill and Carroll Castle; sister-in-law Susan (Bruce) Hodges; nephew Jack Hodges; niece Sara Hodges; and brother-in-law Andrew Castle. He is also survived by his Aunt and Uncle Dale and Edna Wilde and his cousins Cathy, Karin, Laurie and their families.
Devon was a loving, devoted father and uncle, known for his unique ability to connect with all kids. He had a passionate love for sports (especially USC college football). He was full of energy and life when he was on the field as a coach, helping his daughters and many kids learn to work together and excel at sports. We will miss his infectious smile, the sparkle in his eyes and his recognizable sense of humour. Devon's memory will forever live within our hearts.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the incredible staff in the Regina General Hospital Emergency and MICU Wards. A special thank you to the many cherished friends that have supported the family during this difficult time.
The Celebration of Life will take place at the Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Drive, Regina, SK on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Masks are recommended.
To attend in-person, RSVP by Wednesday, October 28, 2020 to reception@conexusartscentre.ca.
The Celebration of Life will live stream on YouTube and can be found on the Facebook page "Devon McCrum Memorial 2020". The link will be posted on Thursday October 29, 2020 by noon.
Friends wishing to make donations in Devon's memory can donate to Kids Sport.
Messages:
Dear Jim and Heather, We are so saddened to learn of Devon’s passing. Our boys enjoyed and respected him as a coach and we can’t imagine your pain. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Devo was a great friend. He was cherished by our peer group growing up at LeBoldus for his generosity, charisma and sense of humour. Devo was a great athlete who was passionate about sports. So much so that he ended up coaching when he finished playing himself. Our condolences to his entire family.
Devon Rest In Peace my brother! With a heavy heart we say goodbye. But with an full heart we celebrate a life lived. My thoughts go out the family and His loved ones. Live, laugh and love on the ones love!!
Our sincere condolences to Devon’s family, we are deeply saddened and he will truly be missed.
I’m so sorry to hear of Devon’s passing. I have many great memories of my friend growing up together at the rink and sleepovers at each other’s houses. My sincere condolences to Jim,Heather,Colan,Jen and his young girls. He was a great friend. Take care McCrum ❤️
Dear Jenn, Jim and Heather, My heart is full. I can't believe this dreadful thing has happened. I send my deepest condolences. He was a good man and a kind friend.
Our sincere condolences to the whole family. I can remember Devo's laugh like it was yesterday. His easy going spirit was contagious. I have great memories of Devo playing minor hockey together, high school at Leboldus and really amazing times over the years. Its really sad to lose such big hearted guy. We are praying for you Jen, the girls, Jim & Heather, and Colan!!! With lots of love from Chad & Charmaine Gutor
Jenn, I'm so very sorry to hear this news. I hope you find some peace and comfort in the great memories you shared. Sending you big hugs, Wendy. xo
Heather and Jim Our sincere sympathy at the loss of your son. May precious memories, and God’s love and promise strengthen you through the future. Thinking of and praying for all of your family.
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the McCrum family at this difficult time. It was such a shock when I read about this. We will always remember Devon for his smile and his humour while we were neighbors when they attended Wilfred Walker. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jennifer & Floyd Tanton Regina Sask.
Jim & Heather - our sincerest sympathy for the nightmare you and your family are going through. No parent is ever ready to lose a child. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
McCrum family; I’m so sorry to hear Devon passed away, please accept my deepest condolences. I went to elementary school with Devon, and I have the most wonderful memories of laughing and playing capture the flag with him during our gr 7/8 camping field trip. Although we hadn’t seen each other in 30 years, I remember him and his dimples clearly. Take good care of each other, and although it can be incredibly difficult, don’t hesitate to ask for support (from friends or counselling agencies) if you need it.
Heather, My deepest sympathies to you and Jim. Losing a child of any age is a grief no parent should ever have to suffer. My heart goes out to you.
Jim and Heather..our condolences for the loss of your son.. Ron and Caroline Driscoll
Heather, Jim, Colan as well Jennifer and his daughters and families. I'm sadden to read of Devon's passing. My prayers, thoughts and heart are with all of you at this time
Dear Jenni, We are sorry to hear this has happened to you. Our hearts ache for you and the children hearing this news.
Heather, Jim and family, I was heartbroken when my mom shared the news with me about Devon's death. I have known him for as long as I can remember and I will always remember his infectious smile. The whole family will be in my prayers and my thoughts through this dark time. Ian, Olivia, Kate and Roman McKay
To Jim, Heather, Colan, Jenn and Devon’s baby girls. Seeing Devon’s grin in the obituaries left me reeling. I remember him as a Laughing, joking, cocky, happy lad at the the Centre of the Arts working for so proudly for his Dad. When I last saw him we talked USC Trojan football, and his nephew Finns’s hockey. Only the Trojans had a winning season. We wrap you with our memories.
Dear Jenn and family, I am so sorry to hear of Devon's passing. Thinking of you and the girls and sending you lots of love xoxoxo.
Heather, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Such devastating news for everyone. Sending love to you and your family. Gina McGinn and family.
Jenny, Liz, TJ and I are thinking about you and the girls. So saddened to hear the news about Devon. He always made us laugh and enjoyed the time we had with him at the cottage. We love you guys! Todd, Liz and TJ.
My deepest sympathy goes out to Heather, Jim and family for their loss of Devon. He was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him.
Jenni, Samantha, Victoria, McCrum and Castle families, My deepest and sincere condolences to all of you. Sending hugs, prayers and strength to all of you during this very difficult time.
Heather and Jim, we are extremely saddened to hear about the loss of your dear son. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Devon was a leader as a player & coach for Leboldus Golden Suns Football Teams that established the legacy of a small school winning in BIG SCHOOL 4A football in Saskatchewan. More importantly, Devon, with your empathy for others & your hilarious sense of humor the Suns Family will always love & cherish your memory. My sincere condolences to Jim, Heather & Colin.
Heather and Jim, our condolences to you on the loss of your son. Our sympathy and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
We are so sorry for you loss. There are no words we can offer that may comfort you at this time, so please know others do care and are so sorry for your loss.
We are beyond shocked and saddened to read this! Our deepest sympathy to the family and sending big hugs to all. Things like this shouldn't happen! So very, very sorry for your loss!
Dear Jen and family, sending so much love to you all, such a huge loss, there are no words. You are in my heart
So sad to hear of your loss Heather and Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jacques and Sharma
Jenni, My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. After a while, you and your daughters will be able to focus on the many good memories you have with Devon/Daddy. Hugs to you all. ❤️❤️❤️
Jenni, words cannot express how sad we are for you, your girls and your families. Sending strength, love and hugs. Laura, Nicole & Hilary. Xo
Jim and Heather, Our hearts ache for you. Parents are not supposed to outlive their kids. Please accept our deepest sympathy and love. Warm thoughts and prayers for strength are being sent.
My deepest sympathies to all of you. What a heartbreaking loss for you and your girls.
I was devastated to hear the news of Devon’s passing. The McCrum’s are such a wonderful family and we are sending love and prayers to all of you
It is hard to come up with the words to express our sadness and condolences. My family and I are heartbroken and shocked to find out that Devon passed. Our deepest condolences to Jenni, Victoria, Samantha, Heather, Jim, Colan, his whole family and friends. My family and I will keep his memory alive by our fond memories of his laughter, generosity and his permanent smile that gave joy. His memory will live on with us always.
Heather, Jim & Jennifer... our hearts go out to you all. Devon was such a character and his infectious smile and personality touched many. So many great memories with him from high school days and the football camps down at USD/SDSU with Scott and Colin. In more recent years, our interactions were brief and most often related to bragging rights between Notre Dame and USC. I love that he never lost his love of college football and shared that passion with his entire family. He will be missed.
Sending all my thoughts, love and hugs to your Heather, Jim and family. Maggie and Butch Sinclair
Our sincere and deepest sympathy to all! Thinking of you at this difficult time!
Our thoughts are with you all. Take care of each other. ❤️
Dear Jennifer, Victoria and Samantha. My sincerest and deepest condolences. Your husband and your father was a truly kind and empathetic person. I feel blessed to have known him. With all my love, Rosemary
Jenn, Victoria, Samantha and the McCrum and Castle families. We are so heartbroken for your families. Devon was such a genuine, kind soul and he will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know him. Jenn, it was so easy to see the love he had for you and the girls and he lit up every time he spoke of you all. We know there are no words to help ease the pain but know his love will live with you forever. Love and prayers to you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Heather, Jim, Colan and the rest of the family. Hugs.
Dearest Heather and Jim, I am so so sorry for your great loss. I can't imagine what you are going through. Please take care and remember there are those that truly care. Lots of love.
Jen I am very sorry for this horrible loss to you and your girls. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you daughters.
My deepest condolences to Jenn, Samantha and Victoria. Even though I never meet Devon, I hear he had infectious smile and loved his family very much.
Thinking of you and the girls lots Jennifer, we are so sorry for your incredible loss. Please let us know if you ever need anything, any time. Christal & Andrew and family
My sincere condolences to your family. My hearts go out to you during this difficult time. I went to school with Devon and remember that infectious smile and big heart.
Condolences to you and your family. Devon was an awesome guy. Great man and a devoted father. Will miss his big smile.
He was always my 3rd son during our Regina years. Those 8 years set the tone for our keeping in touch with him and his special family for all these years later. Thom said recently Devon was there for him as he learned about diabetes and even gave Thom shots. What a friend he was and so kind and gracious. I will cherish our last phone chat when Dev and Colin were here in South Bend for the Notre Dame /USC game. Our deepest condolences to Jim and Heather and Colin. The Decatur's loved Devon ....Hugs and hankies
I’m truly saddened to have lost my homeboy from fourth grade until forever... He is the Ultimate definition of a real and authentic friend and brother from another mother!!! Every time we hung out it was nothing but crazy fun and memories that make you bust out laughing! My love and support goes out to Jim, Heather, Colan, Dev and Jenn’s beautiful daughters (Victoria and Samantha) and all of the McCrum family!! Love y’all very much! Thommy Dee
I am so heartbroken to hear about the passing of Devon. I remember him back in high school when Cath would see him and I remember clearly that he always had a huge infectious smile. Losing anyone is never easy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Hugs hugs hugs
Dear Jenn, Victoria, Samantha, Jim and Heather: I've been thinking of you every moment since I heard this very sad news. My arms reach out to you as you struggle to get through this. Devon was so proud of you Victoria and Samantha. When we worked together he always talked about you and told me how wonderful you were. Love to all of you. Carmen
My deepest condolences to you and your family .
Jennifer, our hearts go out to you and your family. Our deepest condolences. Alana, Fred and Roz ❤❤
Jenn, I am so sorry for your loss! Devon was a wonderful man, so full of life. I am sending love and hugs to you, Samantha, and Victoria! Love you Auntie Helen
Hi Colin, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. My condolences and prayers
My deepest condolences to the entire family. I have nothing but fond memories of Devon while at LeBoldus and beyond. He had big heart and an infectious smile, and it was beautiful to see the love he had for his family. He will be missed.
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Devon. My condolences go out to all his friends and family.