David DuBois Horner

1928 - 2016

December 3, 1928 - January 4, 2016 David DuBois Horner, a retired army officer, father, and friend, died Monday due to complications from pneumonia at Providence Tarzana Medical Center. He was 87. Dave is survived by his four children, ten grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. He also leaves behind his fiancé, Rhonda (Rikki) Levine, of Reseda, California. Dave grew up in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and was a proud graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and of Yale University. After serving a distinguished career as an Army Armor Officer, Dave retired to the private sector continuing to serve his nation as a government consultant. Dave married Isabel Kathleen Cullen in 1954 and had four wonderful children; David, Raymond, Frank, and Kathleen. Following Isabel's death in 1984, Dave reconnected with his high school sweetheart, Mary (Mimi) Burnat, of Beverly Hills, California. Dave and Mimi were married in 1985 and enjoyed 25 years of marriage. After Mimi's death in 2011, Dave became the constant companion of Rikki Levine. Dave and Rikki were engaged to be married on January 17th, 2016. Dave enjoyed life. He was an avid reader, lawn bowler, and bridge player. He will be missed by all.