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Ronald Bournes

November 25, 1955 — February 24, 2025

Ronald Bournes

November 25, 1955 — February 24, 2025

Long Beach, CA

On February 24th, 2025, Ronald Bournes peacefully transitioned to heaven in his family home. Ronald Bournes was born to Mary Helen & Leroy Bournes in Detroit Michigan. When Ronald was 3 years old, his parents separated and his mother moved with her children Luther, Helen Faye, Mary Ann and Ronald to Long Beach, California to be with her mother and other relatives. His formative years included attending Burnett Elementary, Franklin Middle School and finally graduating from Long Beach Poly High School in 1973. He then attended Cal State University Long Beach and graduated in 1978 with a B.A. in Creative Writing and a minor in Radio TV. This love for the language arts led to a life-long love of writing children's stories and song lyrics, which he shared with his family. Ronald married LaVerne in 1977, to them were born 6 children; Anaiah, Josiah, Gabrielle, Micah, Ariel and Hannah. In 1977, while in college, Ronald became a "born again” Christian. Along with his wife, he lived the rest of his life serving God through the church and raising their children on the principles of the Bible. Ronald is survived by his wife of 47 years, his mother Mary Helen, his siblings L.H. and Faye, his 6 children, his 6 grandchildren, Elisha, Ezra, Eliana, Eden, Laila & London, and a plethora of  aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Leroy Bournes, his niece Catherine “Cookie” Keita and sister Ann.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 11th, 2025  from 5-8pm in the Hope Chapel. A celebration of life will be Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 at 9am in the Patriot Chapel.

In honor of Ron, a beloved fan of the Los Angeles Lakers, please come to his memorial service in Lakers attire (jerseys, hats, memorabilia, etc) or wear purple and gold.

 For any floral arrangements sent to his viewing and/or service, please request Laker colors (purple and yellow flowers only.) Or, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Ronald Bournes at MercyShips.org  You may email the dedication card to bournesla@yahoo.com Thank you! 

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Visitation of Ronald Bournes

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Starts at 5:00 pm (Pacific time)

Forest Lawn - Cypress - Hope Chapel

4471 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630

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Funeral Service of Ronald Bournes

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

9:00 - 10:00 am (Pacific time)

Forest Lawn - Cypress - Patriots Chapel

4471 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630

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