Dave was born on June 29, 1954 in Sidney, NY the son of Austin and Dolores (Merlino) Bourn. He attended the Bainbridge-Guilford School and graduated with the class of 1972. Soon after his graduation Dave entered the United States Air Force in1972 where he would serve his country for 21 years being discharged in 1993. During his time in the Air Force he was stationed all over the world and especially enjoyed Great Falls, MO at Malstrom AFB.
Dave loved his time as a football coach for the 4 year undefeated Kadena Falcons and was an avid Dallas Cowboys Fan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the camp and playing the guitar and you’d often find him manning the barbeque grill. He was also quite fond of the Casino where he was especially lucky one fine day.
Dave, above all was a wonderful husband, son, father, brother, grandpa and friend. He was a grumpy old man with a heart of gold. He was loved and will be greatly missed.
On June 24, 2000 he married Cherokee Brown Prestidge who survives. Besides his wife Cherokee of Norwich he is survived by his mother Dolores Bourn of Homer, children; Emerine Kelsey of MD, David Bourn of Las Vegas, Michael Prestidge of Queensbury, NY, Robert (Patience) Bourn of Norwich, Samuel (Brenna) Prestidge of MD and John (Michele) Bourn of Norwich. Also surviving is his sister Carol (David Reaske) Horton of Homer and his grandchildren Annika, Ethan, Addison and Elias Kelsey, Aspen, Savannah and David Bourn, Austin and Levi Bourn, Alex Demun and Ava Bourn. There is also a grandchild due to arrive in 2021, his mother-in-law Norine Brown. Dave is also survived by a large extended family.
Dave was predeceased by his dad Austin Bourn and brother Tommy Bourn.
A PRIVATE funeral service for Dave will be held on Monday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Pastor Palmer Neumeister will officiate. Burial with full military rites will be in the North Guilford Cemetery.
Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home on Monday from 11-1 pm. Please observe the social distancing and face masks must be worn.
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