In Memory Of
David Kerns
1953
2015
David Kerns
March 20, 1953 — December 29, 2015
David Burton Kerns, 62
Date of Birth: 3/20/1953
Lived in Cheyenne, WY at the time of death
Date of death: Tuesday 12/29/2015
David was born in Billings, MT and lived most of his life on the Red Rims Ranch, Pass Creek, WY with his parents Burton and Meredith Ann “Jimi” Kerns and brother Kevin.
David was a Rancher at heart with a true love of the land and all animals, especially horses and cattle.
After graduation from Tongue River High School he attended college in Powell on a Rodeo Scholarship. He was a Steer Wrestler and Team Roper and after receiving his Associates Degree in Powell he moved on to Laramie to finish his Bachelor’s Degree.
After College he traveled around the country participating in every Rodeo he could get to. He would go back to Pass Creek to help with the ranch chores when needed.
David married Irma Palmer in Gillette in 1989 and he moved to Gillette. He worked for several years at Cordero Mine until his health no longer allowed him to work. They had a son, Jake Burton Kerns in 1992. They later divorced.
David is survived by his son Jake and some beloved cousins, aunts and uncles.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Burton Kerns, Jimi Kerns and brother Kevin H. Kerns. Also, preceding him in death were both sets of grandparents. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel in Cheyenne and a Memorial will be held at a later date at the Double Rafter Ranch, Pass Creek, WY. Burial will be in the Kerns’ family cemetery.
Memorials can be sent to 85 Box N Ranch Road, Gillette, WY. 82718.
Date of Birth: 3/20/1953
Lived in Cheyenne, WY at the time of death
Date of death: Tuesday 12/29/2015
David was born in Billings, MT and lived most of his life on the Red Rims Ranch, Pass Creek, WY with his parents Burton and Meredith Ann “Jimi” Kerns and brother Kevin.
David was a Rancher at heart with a true love of the land and all animals, especially horses and cattle.
After graduation from Tongue River High School he attended college in Powell on a Rodeo Scholarship. He was a Steer Wrestler and Team Roper and after receiving his Associates Degree in Powell he moved on to Laramie to finish his Bachelor’s Degree.
After College he traveled around the country participating in every Rodeo he could get to. He would go back to Pass Creek to help with the ranch chores when needed.
David married Irma Palmer in Gillette in 1989 and he moved to Gillette. He worked for several years at Cordero Mine until his health no longer allowed him to work. They had a son, Jake Burton Kerns in 1992. They later divorced.
David is survived by his son Jake and some beloved cousins, aunts and uncles.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Burton Kerns, Jimi Kerns and brother Kevin H. Kerns. Also, preceding him in death were both sets of grandparents. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel in Cheyenne and a Memorial will be held at a later date at the Double Rafter Ranch, Pass Creek, WY. Burial will be in the Kerns’ family cemetery.
Memorials can be sent to 85 Box N Ranch Road, Gillette, WY. 82718.
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