Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Washbourn, David Christopher July 30, 2025
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Lake Funeral Home - Sunday August 3, 2025

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    DAVID CHRISTOPHER WASHBOURN

Died July 30, 2025-age 58 of Ionia,MI by way of Long Island, New York.
Born March 2, 1967 in Queens, New York, to David & Anne Washbourn.
David will be remembered for his warm, slightly lopsided grin, his sense of 
humor, his wit & his generous spirit.
Preceded in death by his parents, David & Anne Washbourn.
Survived by his wife of 27 years, Kristi; children, Jacob & Juliana; son-in-law, 
Seth; his beloved dogs, Maisie & Daisie & his wife's kitten, Birdie Lou.
Also survived by his mother-in-law, Linda Ragnoli-Tubergen & stepfather-in-law, 
David Tubergen; his older sister, Maria & her wife, Terri; his younger brother, 
Michael & his wife Eileen; his nieces, Emily & Erin; and nephew,Nolan, brother-
in-law & sister-in-law, Andrew & Tricia Shepley & their son, Michael; his step-
mother, Sylvia Washbourn & extended family.
David liked working with his hands, fishing, golf & helping others.
He was a proud United States Marine, served in Desert Storm, working on elite 
security teams, & earned the Navy Achievement Medal along with other 
commendations.
David's family hopes his memory encourages compassion, understanding & openness 
around mental health. By speaking about it, we honor David's life, & help break 
the stigma, reminding others that it is Okay to reach for help, to talk openly & 
to know you are never alone.
Celebration of David's life will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Lake 
Funeral Home, Ionia from 1-3 p.m.with service to follow.
In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations be made to the family's GoFundMe 
at https://gofund.me/2f9f4b06 to help with funeral expenses & support the gamily 
during this difficult time. Any funds not used will be donated in David's name 
to his favorite charities, Toys for Tots & Habitat for Humanity.
David's legacy is one of love, family and laughter.


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U.S. Marine
Desert Storm

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