Ian McKnight Obituary

I loved my dad so much

Dearest Cindy, Kirk and family, I just learned this morning of this heart breaking news. Living in Denver, I don't see Durango news often enough. I am so so sorry. I loved watching Ian play baseball with Landon. We are all thinking of you and holding you close in our hearts. I wish I could give you a big hug. Sending peace and love my friend.

Dear Cindy, I'm so sorry to see this. Please go get on your horse! What a gift you have been to your children. My prayers are with you.

So very hard to hear of Ian´s passing & this unimaginable loss you´ve been asked to endure,
Our kids played ball together way back in the day.
Prayers for healing.
Julie Itter (fka: Vayre)

My heart goes out to you and your family in the loss of your son Ian. I hope to give you a hug at our 50th reunion next year. My brother Greg just passed away so I was looking through the obituaries and saw the notice for your son. Praying for peace for you old friend.

To the dear McKnight family, We were so saddened to hear of Ian's passing. Ian and your family has been interwoven with our family throughout the years in ski racing, baseball and he helped build our house. We're sending love, light and prayers to you all during this difficult time. Cowboy, Fran & the Reynolds clan.

I remember all the McKnight boys in Cindi and Kyle's young family!!! Ian was just over a year old when Chris and my son, Spencer, was born in 1990. Ian was such a a cutie with that Shock of RED hair and his way of twisting out of his Mother's grasp and taking off on a fast run!!! We all shared many Ski Patrol parties, Snowdown Softball games and all kinds of Ski races at Purg and other resorts! The Lunar Cup above Telluride every July 4th was a great OLD Ski's race because of the exposed rocks and mud and just grass, too! I've been here for 40 years last year and do remember Ian so well as a baby and growing into a young man. I'm so sorry for your loss, Cindi and Kyle!!!

I was so sorry to hear of Ian`s passing. Cindy Kirk and family may you be comforted by happy memories during this difficult loss. I remember meeting him as a teenager many years ago and then just recently a couple of years ago seeing him as a young man he had a tender heart a sweet smile. We had a wonderful conversation and I know you´re in the arms of angels in your soul is at peace.

Kirk - I am so sorry for your loss. I can't begin to know what you are going through but send my prayers your way. I hope you stay well. With my deepest regards.

To Cindy and Family - My sons and Ian went to school together. I´m so sorry to hear this news. My deepest condolences for your Family. I´m sending love and hugs, and praying for you at this most difficult time of loss

Cindy, Kirk and all of the family--We are so sorry for your loss of Ian. May your memories sustain you as you grieve.

We are heartbroken to learn of Ian's passing. He was an amazing athlete and friend to our boys. He will be greatly missed.

Ian had a heart of gold and was so encouraging as a coach to our son Donovan, a 10 year old ski racer. In Aspen just a few weeks ago, Donovan was discouraged despite feelkng good about his performance because he placed pretty low in the competition. Ian made it a point to seek him out and tell him that he is a strong skier and that his future is bright if he sticks with it. Although my interactions with Ian were limited, this exchange epitomizes what I know of him: encouraging and supportive and attuned and caring. I am so grateful for Ian's care on and off the slopes. My heart goes out to all that knew him and loved him, especially his family and the many young people who called him "coach." (here is a photo of Ian cleaning Donovan's skis prior to a race in Aspen)

Cindy, Kirk and family, We are so saddened to hear of Ian´s passing. Sending you so much love and prayers as you move through this difficult time. May the joy Ian brought to you and so many lives bring you peace in the days ahead.

We were so saddened to hear about Ians passing.What a wonderful man he grew up to be. He will be greatly missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Our darling Ian, what an adorable child and lovely young man. So sad to know he is gone. Thinking of you all with love, from Julie Schultz, Daryl Tomberlin, Chuck Schultz

Cindy, Kirk, Hayes, Kyle, Tyler and family,
The news of Ian´s passing has greatly saddened all of us. May the love that so many had for Ian be of some comfort in the days ahead. Our hearts and prayers are with you.

So much sadness for you all . Want you to know that we have you in our hearts. We have been there and there are no words but sending love.

To know Ian was to love him! He will be missed and remembered by many of all ages and walks of life. I will look forward to celebrating his enthusiastic life. Right now we are all part of his greiving family sending special love and healing prayers to all of the McKnights.

Our community is missing an angel. I´m sending all my love and strength to your family

So shocked and so sad to hear of this news. Our hearts are with you all as we send hugs through the distance. The McKnight Family holds many fond memories for the Verce Family and we want you to know we care and send strength and peace.

We are incredibly lucky to have had Ian coach our daughters! We are heart broken, but grateful for the wonderful memories. He will always be remembered for his gentle and kind soul.

Ian was such father figure, to his own son, Hayes, and to the countless kiddos he taught to huck it. May his fearlessness live on and his memory never fade.

We are shocked and devastated by the sad news of Ian's passing. Such an impressive person (as are all the McKnight men). Our hearts go out to you and trust the strength of your family will get you through.

Cindy, Kirk, Tyler and family,
We were most saddened to hear of Ian's passing. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

I'm so sorry to hear about Ian's death, my heart goes out to the entire family!

So very sorry to hear of Ian's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

I can´t imagine the heartbreak you feel over the loss of Ian.
Prayers for your family. May the love of friends and family carry you through this loss

We were devastated to hear about Ian´s passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to to all of you. Greg and Mel Jameson

Our hearts are broken... We hold you up in our thoughts and prayers as you move through this unbearable loss.

Loved by so many ,,, a great life cut short .. I am beyond sorry for your entire family