Ian was an incredible and dedicated father, husband, brother, son, and friend to many. Ian has inspired many and walked his path of life with intentional gratitude and kindness. Ian genuinely enjoyed his work as a project manager for St. John advertising agency and appreciated the care and generosity of his friends and colleagues. Formerly, Ian was co-executive producer for the award-winning public radio show, State of the Re:Union, with his best friend, Al Letson.
Ian was a man of many interests and talents, and never lost his sense of wonder. He practiced traditional Japanese swordsmanship, iaido, throughout his battle with cancer. Ian was an artist and sculptor, an avid reader, and former bookstore employee. Ian enjoyed music, traveling, cooking, and mostly spending time with his family and son, going on “adventures”, near or far. Ian’s favorite superhero, The Green Lantern, has become a symbol of Ian’s determination and strength to his loved ones, representing willpower and imagination.
Ian is survived by his wife Kelly DeSousa and son Estlin DeSousa of Jacksonville, FL, father David DeSousa of Hazelhurst, GA, sister Leia DeSousa of New York, NY, and devoted friend, Al Letson of Jacksonville, FL. Ian admired the creativity and strength of his mother, Libbie DeSousa, of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, who passed away in 2002 from cancer.
Celebrating the Life of Ian DeSousa
Sunday, October 30th at 4:00
Reception to follow
Jacksonville Main Library
304 North Main Street (Main Street Entrance)
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Please wear green or houndstooth print in honor of Ian
Memorial service announcements will be made via the DeSousa Lanterns on Lotsa Helping Hands. To receive notices, please join our community here:
https://my.lotsahelpinghands.com/community/desousa-lanterns
Ian has asked for contributions to his family’s GoFundMe in lieu of flowers to honor what is most important to him: https://gofund.me/a74044de
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com for the Desousa family.
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