Devon Van Moer
Thursday, September 11, 1997
Date of Death:
Monday, January 24, 2022
Age:
24 years old
Visitation
Date: Sunday January 30, 2022
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Monday January 31, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Hope Summit Christian Church [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Monday January 31, 2022
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Hope Summit Christian Church [ view map ]
Livestream
The memorial service will be live streamed here: https://youtu.be/KEUlGXvkruM
Thursday, September 11, 1997
Date of Death:
Monday, January 24, 2022
Age:
24 years old
Thursday, September 11, 1997
Date of Death:
Monday, January 24, 2022
Age:
24 years old
Devon Van Moer
Devon John Edward Van Moer was a loving brother, son, and friend. He passed away suddenly on Monday, January 24, 2022 at the age of 24.
Devon was born on September 11,1997 to Brenda Adam. He and his younger brother, Ethan, entered the foster care system when Devon was 11 years old. Devon and Ethan were fostered by and so very loved by Naomi and Bruce Harner and their children Iveta, Jordan, Grant, Ele, Emily, and Brandon for over a year. In 2007, Naomi’s childhood friend Tammy Van Moer and her husband Greg Van Moer, got to meet Ethan and Devon. Greg and Tammy instantly knew that God had been planning for them to adopt the boys, and so in 2008 brought them into their forever family.
Growing up, one of Devon’s favorite things to do was play games with his brothers and sister. He was always amazing at strategy games like chess and Risk. He was inspired by the guitar, and spent countless hours learning new songs and rifts. Devon learned early on about perseverance and the value of hard work. Besides helping with all the home and outdoor chores on the family’s country acreage, growing up he was the powerhouse working for the family lawn care business with his siblings Ethan, Sydney, and Josiah. Then when he turned 15 he got a job in the produce department at the FareWay grocery store in Stewartville MN, he eventually worked at Target in Rochester, and then HALCON furniture in Stewartville. He had a winning smile, was always quick-witted and the smartest man in every room.
After graduating high school, Devon attended college at Minnesota State University, Mankato for a year, until he decided it wasn’t meant for him. While he took some time to try and figure out what kind of career he was to pursue. He was excited by opportunities in the cruise industry, and moved to North Carolina. He got a job as a waiter on a cruise ship in Hawaii. There he fell in love with the Napali Coast in Hawaii. After some time however, he realized that he needed help and to be with family, he made his way back to Minnesota and was admitted to treatment for drug addiction. He fought so bravely, and persevered, nothing but courage grew from this experience. After treatment, he lived in a sobriety house, where he met many wonderful and supportive friends. He fought bravely and had persevered, and with courage grew from this experience. He used what he learned to lead groups helping others struggling with addiction, and lead others to the source of his strength, Jesus Christ.
As Devon worked hard to defeat these struggles, he was ready to seek a new career. He always had aspirations to be a successful millionaire, and at the age of 23, decided sales was what he wanted to do. He started at Spectrum selling high speed internet. After doing that for 3-4 months, Devon decided insurance was a great match for his skills and interests, and he worked at American Family until the day he passed.
May Devon’s adventurous, and iron-willed nature continue into the afterlife. He will always be remembered through his brothers, sisters, family, friends, and everyone Devon managed to touch in his life.
He is survived by his mom (Tamara Van Moer), his dad (Gregory Van Moer), his siblings (Josiah, Ethan, and Sydney Van Moer) his foster family (Naomi and Bruce Harner and their children), and his bio-mom (Brenda Adam) and half-sister (Kali Hersch).
In lieu of flowers, please send a memorial to Recovery is Happening or you can go directly to Recovery is Happening website at https://recoveryishappening.org/donate/ and fill in Devon’s name
Condolences
The family of Devon Van Moer has received the following condolences.
Greg and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine what a difficult time this is for your family. Please know I’m available if you need anything.
Dear Van Moer Family and Friends,
I’m deeply sorry for your loss. As a formerly close friend of Devon, he actually spent some time sleeping on my couch before he left for his endeavors on cruise ships. I remember his energy on the dorm floors and having fun times with him in his attic at his place the year after. My gut wrenches over thinking that he’s gone, because it’s too soon. Wishing you some easy healing during such a huge loss.
Best regards,
an old friend,
Ashton Smetana.
Greg & Tammy, Josiah, Sydney, & Ethan,
We are grieving your loss with you, and sending you our thoughts, prayers and love. You are never far from our hearts and minds.
Watching the incredible photos of Devon and your family, it's obvious you packed a lot of life and meaning into your time together.
Peace be with you as you grieve,
Mark & Tara and the kids
We have no words to express how much we grieve for your sorrow..Our three adult children feel deep sorrow and loss.
May the Lord heal hearts, and let us be comforted knowing Devon is with Jesus, and we will be someday too.
With much love,
DearVan Moer Family, We extend our most heartfelt sympathy to you as you mourn the loss of your beloved son Devon. May God grant you peace!
Tammy and family,
I am so deeply sorry to hear about the loss of Devon. My heart and thoughts are with you.
With love, Laura Lenz
Greg and Tammy and Family. You have our deepest sympathy from us. We have our deep loss also. So call anytime Greg , Scott Van. has my number if you need to talk.
Van Moer family know that the Eiler family have you in our thoughts and prayers.
My heart hurts for you all!!! I’m so very sorry for the loss of your son!!! My thoughts, prayers, and love are with you now and always!!! RIP Devon, may you find peace now!!!
79th MP Family strong
Greg and Tammy and all the Van Moer family, My heart hurts for you right now. I enjoyed catching up with Greg last week. I will pry for Devon and your entire extended family. Hugs and prayers.
Dave Arpin
23 Psalms
#79thMPfamilystrong
So sorry to hear about your loss. I can't imagine how your feeling and will send prayers your way.
Sending love and lots of prayers from our family to yours. Know that I am on my knees for you. Praying for peace for you as you mourn the loss of your son.
Dear Tammy, Greg, Josiah, Ethan and Sydney,
We are so very sorry to hear about Devon. A tremendous grief for the whole family. May the Lord sustain you and comfort you during this time of mourning. We were blessed to have met Devon at your home early on when visiting Sandy. It was also wonderful to see you all here in Canada not that long ago.
Know we love you and praying that God will give you strength.
Jake and Trix De Leeuw
Dear Tammy and Family,
”This is a fragile time…a time to be gentle with yourselves and to give your hearts permission to grieve, to heal, to remember. Do what you need to honor Devon and heal.”
Hugs and prayers to you.
Susan Ziebarth
I can’t even imagine what you are going through. Praying for Devon and praying for your family to find some peace in this devastating time. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Dear Tammy, Greg, Josiah, Ethan, and Sydney,
We are so very sorry for your loss—no words will soften your pain right now but Jesus can hold you each closely. May you find great comfort in knowing Devon is with Jesus now and completely at peace.
with love and prayers,
Janice and Marlin Hofer
We are so sorry for your tragic loss. Praying your family finds strength, courage and peace to get you through each coming day.
Karla & John
Greg and Tammy,
We are so sorry for your lose. Sending our thoughts and prayers to the whole family
Sending love and prayers.
Vilis
Tammy and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am so thankful to have met you Tammy, at Franklin Elementary for the short time that I was there. What a beautiful sharing about Devon, his aspirations and his struggles but how he used those struggles for good and to help others. You and your family have been in my prayers and will continue to be.
Greg and family, I'm so very sorry. He sounded like a wonderful person.
Teresa
Hello Tammy and Greg and family,
I’m so sorry to hear that you have lost Devon. I’m thinking of all of you as you grieve during this time.
Much love, Ellen
Greg and Tammy,
Im so sorry for the loss of your son.
sending you hugs and love.
Becky
I am so sorry for your loss. May the gentle hands of God hold you in peace and love.
Sarah and I send our prayers to your family during this difficult time.
While living with the Harner family, Devon turned 11 on his 'golden' birthday. We gave him 11 gold dollar coins and he was 'over the moon'. It was the start to him being a millionaire before he got married and had children he said. He watched out for Ethan and did his best to protect him from bad childhood memories. At a young age, those boys could challenge every adult in Chess. He was loved by many