"Devan youre ALWAYS gonna be in me heart. Im so sorry that this had to happen especially the way it did. The guilt of being a million miles away and not there for you will probably follow me forever but I know you knew I loved you. Your lil baby will be SO loved and I hope that its as angelic and rotten as you were. You always lit up our lives and I will cherish those memories forever. Almost every night I dream of you, and that first night what small sleep I did get I dreamt of when we lived at the house on Axtel Ave. You were about 18 months and we fell asleep watching your Teletubbies show. There was a baby gate set up from the kitchen because the back door was too easy for you to get through. I woke up and the gate had been flipped and I IMMEDIATLY ran around screaming for you frantically. I ran through the house and right out that damn door thinking you got out. After running through the neighborhood I realized I might have to explain to mom that I might have lost you. As I was walking up the steps to call mom I saw you asleep on your belly with your butt in the air (like always) under the table in the kitchen. That was one of the most terrifying things I have ever experienced and the relief was overwhelming. Now I keep waiting for you to just be asleep under that table. The only thing that gives me comfort is knowing that we know where you are, that your safe and not suffering, instead we are the ones that suffer. I love you more than you'd ever know and many many many others did too."
In loving memory of
Devan K. Burris
October 15, 1996 - December 6, 2013
Devan K. Burris, age 17 of Washington, passed away at 2:32 AM on Friday, December 6, 2013, at Daviess Community Hospital. He was born on October 15, 1996 in Vincennes to Tammy (Canary) Burris and Kevin Lawyer. He had attended Washington High School and loved video games and music. He is survived by his mother, Tammy Burris of Washington; his father Kevin Lawyer of Plainville; two half-sisters, Samantha Burris of Colorado and Zoe Rain Nicholson of Washington; three half-brothers, Dylan Burris of Washington, Jared Wayne Lawyer of Vincennes, Jeremy Layer of Illinois; grandfather Everett Canary of Montgomery; and an aunt, Amanda Canary of Montgomery. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Barbara Sue Canary, and grandfather, Phillip Lawyer. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday at Ed Lee Mortuary with Pete Aldridge and Brad Rainey. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 10 AM till the hour of services on Friday at Ed Lee Mortuary. Memorial donations may be given to Harvest Community Fellowship Church 200 West Main Street Washington, Indiana 47501. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com
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"I'm so so sorry for your loss tammy! I'm always here for you if you need anything! - I love you Devan Kade Burris, rest easy babe. you were truly amazing & I'm glad I had the chance to be with you for 6 months.. you will get your justice I promise you that!!! xoxoxo;; Kelly Elizabeth Fisher."
"i knew devan before he was born. his beautiful blonde curls and big blue eyes. he used to play at our farm. Tammy, i wont say "im sorry", its just not enough. I wont tell you "hes in a better place". i know its not where he is that is heartbreaking - its where hes not - with you. i wont say "i understand". a parent should never bury a child. i will say, though it had been a long time since i had seen Devan, i never stopped loving him. if there is anything i can do, please dont hesitate to call me. you are all in my thoughts and prayers. love, kristen "petie" hughes and family"