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1987
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2019
Dustin Bourns Obituary
January 23, 1987 – May 5, 2019
Father, brother, son, grandchild, nephew and cousin, Dustin Evans Bourns was tragically taken from us on Sunday, May 5, 2019. Dustin (born Jan 23, 1987) grew up in the Lochend Road area NE of Cochrane and went to school in Cochrane. He has lived in Cochrane, Kelowna, Golden, Parson and Invermere. He earned a diploma in Backcountry Adventure Tourism Business Operations from the College of the Rockies in Golden. He bought and reopened a backcountry lodge in the BC Rockies. A free spirit, Dustin always walked his own path. We will miss his infectious laugh, his sense of fun and mischievousness, his generosity of spirit, and his love of the outdoors. His passion was for his son, and for his venture at Diana Lake Lodge.
Dustin is predeceased by his grandmother (Marg Comer) and his uncle Erwin, his aunt Gail and his cousin Jordan. He is survived by his son, Riven, Riven's mother, Andrea Latendresse, his brother Jesse (Rebecca), his parents (Mike Bourns and Pat Comer), his grandparents (Phyl and Gordon Bourns, Bob Comer), and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Gatherings will be held at 1 p.m. May 11 at the Half Hitch Brewing Co., Cochrane, AB, and 2 p.m. May 12 at Hopkins Harvest, Windermere, BC. In lieu of flowers, etc., donations can be made in Dustin's name to the Canadian Avalanche Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dustin Bourns
11 Entries
Dawn Sommerville
June 7, 2019
I am in shock over the sudden loss of Dustin. I last saw him in late April at the Brisco General Store where I work part-time. He had just had another great weekend with his son and was excited about the additional improvements that would be happening up at the Lake Diane Lodge this season. I will miss visiting with him and sharing our outdoor adventure stories. My sympathy to all of his family.
Timothy Johnson
May 26, 2019
My sincerity apologies from a former Cochrane General and fellow lover of Diana Lake Lodge. I offered to volunteer at the lodge to [email protected] as I am on AISH and don't require an income. Anyone who loved Diana Lake as I do deserves my services and love unconditionally as God intended us to all love each other.
Bart Donnelly
May 15, 2019
Mike, Pat and family, my deepest condolences to all of your family and Dustin's friends. you have been in my thoughts since I heard of the difficult news. I can only hope that your time together and finding the positive memories can help you through the difficult times. sending warm energy your way until I can see you.
May 12, 2019
Pat, Mike and family we send all of you our sympathies and prayers at this terrible time in your lives. Sending our condolences from the Armstrong Family. Janet & Trekker and family.
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May 10, 2019
Pat and family, my heart goes out to all of you.
I had the wonderful opportunity to stay at Dianna Lk Lodge Fall 2018...just myself and friend Colleen with Dustin. We spent the time chatting, laughing, sharing stories. He built a huge bonfire in the rain. We loved his positive energy and humour, he was a bright peaceful soul and will be greatly missed.
Susan Mulholland
Joanne Ferster
May 10, 2019
We cannot even begin to imagine the pain you are all going through. We are thinking of your family and sending our most heartfelt wishes.
Joanne and Arnie Ferster and Steve and Dan McArthur
Gord/Linda Rachar (Becky/Silas' family)
May 10, 2019
Pat, Mike and family, words cannot begin to express our sorrow for you all. Just know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May your cherished memories of Dustin bring you comfort during this time and the days ahead.
Becky/Silas Wittman
May 9, 2019
Awh Dustin... When we work on the cabin now who is going to carry all the heavy stuff up the hill?
You are loved and you are missed.
Mary Stacey
May 8, 2019
We are so very sorry for this sudden, tragic, sorrowful and mystifying loss dear Pat and Mike, Andrea and Riven, family and friends. The silence is profound and unimaginable. May memories of Dustin bring you comfort and sustain you. His spirit lives on...don't worry about that. We do understand the loss and pain is unbelievable. Big hugs, Mary Stacey, Bill McLean, Lawrence Daniels, Jesse and Tabitha, Aaron and Jamie and Kerri and Allan.
and Tabitha, Aaron and Jamie, and Kerrilee McLean and our
Wendy and Mike Parkin
May 8, 2019
Our sincerest condolences to all of you! You are all in our thoughts and prayers and may your memories of Dustin and all that you shared together bring comfort during this difficult time. Thinking of you all and big hugs.
Michelle MacKenzie
May 8, 2019
My heart breaks for the loss you are feeling. Words are hard to find and only able to send light and love your way. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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