- Date Of Birth: August 12, 1933
- Date Of Death: October 25, 2018
- State: Idaho
Gary Lee Bourne, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away on October 25, 2018, at his home surrounded by family.
Gary was born August 12, 1933, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Oran Hazen Bourne and Bertha LaDeen Baxter Bourne. During Gary’s early years, he served for four years in the United State Navy aboard the destroyer, USS James C. Owens 776. He went around the world and served during the Korean War.
Gary married his high school sweetheart, Esther Roberta “Bobbie” Taylor on April 24, 1953, in Salt Lake City, Utah. They were married for 65 years until his lovely bride passed away last month.
Gary spent most of his career working at the Idaho National Laboratory as a Nuclear Chemist.
Gary and Bobbie had four children, David, Diane, Don, and Debbie. Gary and Bobbie made their home in Idaho Falls. Their oldest child was a special needs child and Gary and Bobbie cared for him for over 60 years.
Gary was devoted to his wife, children and grandchildren.
