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Peter Irvine uploaded photo(s)
Monday, July 31, 2023
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My dad's birthday today. Found myself looking at this picture of a young father, my Dad, giving his son a fine ride.
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Mike Setterington posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
I knew Don through my good friend Peter. Don helped me get through a grade 11 world religion essay. I remember "interviewing" him in his office in the family basement. He wrote a very eloquent summary of our interview for me in calligraphy.
I hope that Peter, Kathryn, and Karl are doing well.
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Leonard Terry posted a condolence
Sunday, December 25, 2022
I just found out today of Don’s death. I am very sad as we had many wonderful times together. I will miss him greatly.
Leonard Terry
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David E Tonner posted a condolence
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Hanging around your house with Karl in the late 1970s didn't mean that I knew your father very well, but I am sorry for your loss and I trust good memories of him will sustain his family, friends and acquaintances.
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Karl Irvine uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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Donald Irvine Marries Joyce Reid
Longest Family Friend in a Dramatic Lifetime Award goes to Paul Birch
Huron College (North Face) Before the Great Change
One of my favourites "I don't know why you're laughing...I was serious...I think"
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Brian Carswell posted a condolence
Saturday, August 20, 2022
Brian Carswell:
I was very sorry to hear of Professor Don's passing. I was fortunate to be a student in several of Don's philosophy and religion classes at Huron College in the mid 70's and I enjoyed his lively wit, intelligent defense of the Gospel, enthusiasm for his calling and his genuine humanity. He assured me once that "You will always have the consolation of philosophy in life" and this maxim has proven to be true for me. Don was an inspiring teacher and a great guy!
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Paul Culliton uploaded photo(s)
Friday, August 19, 2022
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A new friend, Don meets Pepper the Portie. April 2022.
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Paul Culliton posted a condolence
Friday, August 19, 2022
Hail Caesar! Lord of Berkshire. Teller of stories..... I will see you for Saturday morning movies, Subs and Tims, on the other side..
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David Daugharty posted a condolence
Thursday, August 18, 2022
I did not know Don back in ’68 when I went to Huron. However, several years ago I was needing a spiritual nudge and I talked to my friend Brian (who was also at Huron in those days) and he suggested I connect with Don. For me, Don was the right person at the right time and gave me the nudging that I needed. May I also be able to nudge others as Don did for me.
When I think of good people who have left us, I think of Emerson’s comments (with a minor addition from me to reflect my Christian leanings):
" To laugh much; to win respect of intelligent persons and the affections of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one's self; to leave the world a little better, whether by a healthy relationship with a child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm, and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived....this is to have succeeded." And to this I (David) ask to be forgiven by adding to such a famous writer's words but wish to add: “and to love and have had moments of union with God”.
…. Ralph Waldo Emerson with a minor addition by the writer
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Glenn Empey posted a condolence
Thursday, August 18, 2022
This is very sad news which I have just learned. A very humble and down-to-earth human being who made a positive difference for so many. A superb preacher who could engage people in an experience of the Good News. Resquiate in pace. Christos anesti. My prayers for you, his dear Family.
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Karl Irvine Posted Aug 23, 2022 at 6:03 PM
Glenn - I was just going through some old files from Huron today. Ran across your paper "Survey of Attitudes Concerning the Relationship of Academic Studies at Huron..." I didn't realize how complicated religious study can become...I thought it was just about getting up a 6am and going to chapel!!
Karl
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Jack Blocker posted a condolence
Thursday, August 18, 2022
I was a long-time colleague of Don at Huron College. I was always glad to meet him in the halls, to share lunch when the college had a faculty dining room, or just to chat when we met casually. He cared deeply about college affairs, but his care was always interlaced with irony and garnished with a wry comment. His comments were invariably followed by a smile that conveyed skepticism about everything we had discussed, including his own views. We have not met for many years, but I will miss his presence in the world. He left mine richer.
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Peter Davison posted a condolence
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Dear all, I have many fond memories of Don at Huron faculty of theology, house church gatherings, and as a friend. His humour sometimes covered his deep passion and commitment. He touched many of us for good. Blessings to you as you remember him and grieve his dying. May he rest in peace.
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Jennifer Jackson posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Dear Karl, Kathryn, Peter, Vicki, Emily, family and friends,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Don, and we offer our most heartfelt condolences. During this hard time, we hope that the love and care of your closest family and friends can offer you the comfort you need.
With sympathy,
Jennifer, Jim, Mike, Lindsay, Juliana & Brianna
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Harvey Henderson posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Don Irvine was a teacher and mentor during my days at Huron College - 1979-1982.
He presided at my wedding in the college chapel in October of 1981.
He introduced me to philosophy and critical thinking.
And he was the best preacher I have ever heard - always leaving you with a question to ponder.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory!
Harvey Henderson
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Karl Irvine uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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Young Donald Irvine out on The Town in Vancouver
Frank Allen drawing of Huron College. The place that holds so many memories.
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Karl Irvine uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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Karl Irvine uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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Sue McCullough posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
To Karl, Kathryn & Peter,
Please accept my condolences on the death of your Dad. I was fortunate enough to be a student of his at Huron College. He also became a very dear friend to me and my late husband. When the father of my children died, your dad came to our house to talk to my kids and celebrate Eucharist with us so that they could have a celebration of their father’s life. Neither of them have ever forgotten that kindness and generosity of spirit. I have taken Don’s advice and shed some tears at the loss of my friend.
Thank you for sharing your dad with me and so many others over the years.
Sincerely,
Sue McCullough+
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The family of Donald Fredrick Irvine uploaded a photo
Monday, August 15, 2022
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