Birth date: Oct 21, 1999 Death date: Dec 11, 2014
Ian Zane Maitland age 15 of Fruitport, MI died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at home. Ian was born on October 21, 1999 in Grand Rapids, MI to Mark Z. and Mariel A. (Ridout) Maitland. He was a student at Ravenna High School and form Read Obituary
Unable to find the words to express my sorrow at such a painful loss. Hugs and prayers to you and yours.
My sympathy to all of you. May God give you peace in the days ahead.
My heart goes out to your family. For eight years I was blessed to be Ian's art teacher. It was truly an honor. He made me a better teacher, helping me to look at things from new points iof view, creative problem solving beyond what I thought possible for a child, patience, adaptation...not to mention more than I ever thought I would know about Transformers and the Edmond Fitzgerald. Helping him get "unstuck", which usually involved getting h to laugh the most infectious belly laugh ever, was one of the warmest joys I have experienced as a teacher. I am a better person for knowing Ian.
We are here for you.
Mariel, Mark and Liana,
I can't begin to understand what you are all feeling at this time, My prayers are sent to you all and hope that the pain will become less as time passes, may god wrap you in his arms and try to remember the time you were blessed with your loving son on this earth and remember one day you will be reunited. God bless you all, I am so sorry for your loss.
My dear cousins, I am heartbroken with you. I have no words to express how devastated I am for you, but I am here for you when and if you need me. I pray God will comfort you as you try to live with this terrible trial. I love you so much!!! Danette
We are incredibly sorry for the loss of your precious son, Ian. We are lifting you up in prayer, and pray God's comfort on your family.
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this very hard time.
Mark and Mariel,
There are absolutely no words to express to you the feelings at this time. I hope the prayers from all of your friends and family and God's love will help you through this very difficult time.
Ian always was a great and happy person to be around. He always made people laugh at a moments notice. Not only was he my friend but was a motivation on getting me through tough times. He was a great kid and was always happy. I miss you so much Ian. I hope your in a happier and better place now. God bless the family and all the friends of Ian. I miss you big guy.
