Joseph Edward Bourdon

BOURDON.......Joseph E. Bourdon died peacefully at home, Tuesday, March 29, 2011. He is the son of Earl and Gladys Bourdon, both deceased. He leaves his loving wife, Lana and his children, Joseph and Tania Bourdon, John Bourdon and Jill Bourdon and treasured grandchildren Kelsey, Hannah, Sarah and Jo Jo Bourdon with caring, loving and fun memories. He will continue to be present in our lives because of his incredible love and memorable personality. He also leaves his brothers Tom, Dick and wife Lil and special loving sister Mary Ann and husband, Jim. He also leaves surviving siblings and numerous nieces and nephews which mostly reside in Michigan, his birth state. He will also be dearly missed by many friends and acquaintances.After graduation from Marquette University in 1965 and Bowling Green State University 1968, he continued his career as an Athletic Trainer for numerous colleges and professional sports teams. He loved his work and is well admired and respected. He finished his career as the Director of Sports Medicine at Nemours Children’s Hospital. He logged many happy hours on his sailboat or on any other boat that might need crew. Stories and memories will be in people’s hearts for many reasons.The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to our new friend and caregiver, Mary Pinckney. We also thank the Green Team of Hospice of North Florida. They were angels with an incredibly professional and organized caring spirit for Joe. Our family is extremely thankful for their support. The family will have a private memorial celebration at a later date. Arrangements by Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 940 Cesery Blvd. (Ph. 744-8422).