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David Coburn Obituary
Being the ninth of 11 children, he enjoyed a full and eventful childhood, and loved his brothers and sisters. David loved being active; he was an Eagle Scout, enjoyed basketball, tennis, singing, hiking, horseback riding and spending time outdoors. He graduated from Capital High School in 1987. David is a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission in the Chile Santiago North Mission from 1988-1990. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Animal Science with a minor in Financial Management from Brigham Young University.
David married the love of his life, Emily Gay Conklin of Boise, on Aug. 8, 1998, and was later sealed in the Boise Idaho Temple. Together, they had four wonderful daughters: Kaitlyn Paige, Taylor Lynn, Ellie Maxine and Jaden Marie. David was an exceptional father who adored his girls and his beautiful wife.
All of his daughters were "Daddy's Girls." They loved being with their father, whether it was working in the yard, helping with the animals, or just horsin' around the house. Family was the center of David's world.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Bruce Coburn; his father, Hal Jeremy Coburn, and his father-in-law, Stephen Lee Conklin.
David is survived by his wife, Emily; daughters, Taylor, Jaden; his siblings: Lynne Marie Palmer (Rick) of Jackson, Wyo., Michele Call (Robert) of Colonial Juarez, Mexico, Hal Coburn (Patti) of Garden Valley, Pamela Carson (Cameron) of Thornton, Colo., Kevin Coburn (Lisa) of Fayetteville, Ga., Jeanette Gleason (Jim) of Green Island, NY, Mark Coburn of Boise, Brent Coburn of Emmett, Jennifer Barton (Dennis) of Salt Lake City, Utah; mother-in-law Linda Conklin of Sweet; Brad Stone (Jamie) of Spokane, WA, Scott Conklin (Nicole) of Sweet; and 31.5 nieces and nephews
Friends may call to visit with the family from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 22 and on Friday, May 23 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:40 a.m. at the Emmett Stake Center, 980 W. Central Road. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at the Sweet-Montour Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at any U.S. Bank location under the, Coburn family benefit fund.
Funeral services are under the direction of Relyea Funeral Chapel. www.relyeafuneralchapel.com
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October 19, 2013
Stan & Debbie Larson
June 20, 2008
Coburn Family,
What a tough loss for a great family. We were touched by the funeral, and the kindness of family and friends throughout the community.
June 14, 2008
Rest in pease
Clinton Calhoun
May 29, 2008
I wish words were enough to express the sorrow and pain in my heart for your family. I have nothing but fond memories of Dave who I met through Emily. Please know that you are all in my family's thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with the love and strength you need at this time.
Trisha Graham
May 28, 2008
I am very sorry to hear about David and your girls. He was a wonderful person and will be missed very much.
Richard and Donna Penrod
May 28, 2008
We are Thinking of you all and praying for your comfort, we know that families are forever, May Heavenly Father watch over and bless you all in this your time of need. We send our hope, thoughts, and prayers to you at this time.
Lisa Grigsby-Kensel
May 26, 2008
I am so very sorry to hear of this great loss. I attended school with David. David was a wonderful person. He was always so full of energy and so pleasant to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Glen House
May 25, 2008
To all family and friends, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I can't begin to say how sorry I am for your lost of these wonderful people. When I think David I remember the smile and laugh. I was blessed to have known him.
Melissa Robinson Austin
May 24, 2008
Emily, You and your dear family have been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard the news. My heart aches for you all, please know we are praying God will keep his loving arms around you.
May 24, 2008
So many of us have such vivid, funny memories of Dave from high school. Emily, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Lissa (Riebs) Ownbey
May 24, 2008
I'm so sorry for your tragedy. I went to school with David and remember his sense of humor. I also remember one day him and his best friend at the time, Todd, decided to get in a fist fight at school. Well, I don't know what happened but I remember them being best friends again in like 2 minutes and Todd showing me his "hurt" knuckles. :) Boys will be boys. Please know my thoughts are with your family at this time. You are being watched over.
Lisa Burger
May 24, 2008
To the wife of David and his family,I am deeply sorry for your loss. I went to school with David @ Capital High School . What a kind person he was ,He is protecting his little girls and keeping them safe iam sure of that. May God keep you strong and safe.
Lorene Coe
May 23, 2008
I don't know your family either but have been touched by this tragedy and feel so sorry for your loss. May you cherish the memories and be comforted in the knowledge that your family is eternal.
John Richardson
May 23, 2008
Spending time with Dave and Mark was a significant highlight of my high school years. I am truly saddened by this great loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dave's family.
Duane Jarvis
May 23, 2008
Dave was a big part of why growing up in Boise was so much fun. I'm very sorry for this tragedy.
Vicky Tippetts
May 23, 2008
Emily, What a sad loss for you and your daughters. My heart goes out to you. David and our daughter Kim were in the same class in high school. We send you our love and prayers.
Rhonda (Larson) Semancik
May 23, 2008
Emily, I am so sorry for you and your family. You will always be in my heart and thoughts and prayers.
Brittney Josoff (Bevan)
May 23, 2008
Emily,
I am so sorry for your loss and know Heavenly Father will be with you throughout this time strengthening you. You are a strong woman and know your Heavenly Father loves you and will keep your family close. You will someday be reunited for time and Eternity. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Debbie Godfrey
May 23, 2008
I pray that you will be comforted by the wonderful memories that I am sure Dave and those beautiful girls left behind. My thoughts and prayers are with Dave's family. He was a wonderful, kind and fun person.
tammy zimmerlee
May 22, 2008
I didnt know you but I know that from everything people have said you were a good man. I will pray for your family. I know you and the girls will be with GOD.
May 22, 2008
I went to school with David at Capital High. He was always kind and fun to be around. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Colleen Ursenbach
May 22, 2008
I do not know your family, but felt that I wanted to express my deepest sympathy. I am a friend of Nicoles and know that your great family and loved ones will rally around you. Hold on to the special memories until you can be reunited again. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gayle McKnight
May 22, 2008
Dear wonderful Coburn family, I do not know you but cannot helped to be touched by your great loss. I have lost my husband a few years ago, and know that with out our faith,temple marriage, gospel I would never have made it. I can see that you are a wonderful family with lots of family and support but most of all Our wonderful Heavenly Father will be their with them to love and watch over until you meet again.
My thought annd prayer are with all.
With love to you from God.
Gayle McKnight (McMinnville,OR 1st Ward
May 22, 2008
I knew David from the time we were in primary together until the day we graduated from High School. I was deeply saddened when I heard the news. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
CS Cooper
May 22, 2008
Having gone to high school with David and some of his family members, it was a shock to hear of this tragedy. It must be said that he was full of humor and fun and was helping others to enjoy life. May God bless his beautiful family.
Lane and Cami Schumann
May 22, 2008
We were in the Animal Science department at BYU with Dave and were glad to know him. We are so sorry for your loss and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
May 22, 2008
I went to school with Dave at Capital High. We are so so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Courtney
May 22, 2008
You don't know me, but I heard of your loss through a familiy member. I am so sorry. Know that Heavenly Father can heal your broken heart. Hold on to the things that you know are true. I pray that you will find the peace and the happiness that you need.
Kraig Dayton
May 22, 2008
Emily, I am so sorry for your loss.We have shed may tears and prayed many prayers in your behalf.Please know of our families love for you. God bless you at this difficult time.
Julie Gauby (Smith)
May 22, 2008
Our family is so sorry to hear about your tragedy. My husband and I graduated from Capital with Mark. Mark, Dave, and I were in Capital Singers together. What a beautiful family, my prayers go out to the Coburn family as well as the other family members and friends.
Lori Campbell
May 22, 2008
I will always remember Dave as one of my funnest dance partners from high school. A Wonderful man has left this earth.
Matt Peterson
May 22, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Darlene Cada-Black
May 22, 2008
Dear Hal & Family,
We are so greatly sorry for your great loss. We are thinking & praying that God will comfort you.
God Bless, All of the Cada Families
Trish Maakestad
May 22, 2008
Emily and Family - I wish I could provide you the comfort to get through this dark time. I am so sorry.
Trish Maakestad
Scott Franson
May 22, 2008
I met Super Dave while he was at BYU. He is a good man. My most sincere and earnest prayers are with you.
May 22, 2008
God Bless You and Your Family
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