David Boyd Horsley

1957 ∼ 2013

David Boyd Horsley
David Boyd Horsley, 55, of Kenosha, passed away from a lengthy illness (neurofibromatosis II) on Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Brookside Care Center. Born in Kenosha on October, 14, 1957, he was the son of Dr. D. Boyd and Susan Ann (Wade) Horsley. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and received a Master’s Degree in Organic Chemistry from Northern Illinois University. He had been employed by the Department of Agriculture and Morton Thiokol in Chicago, IL. He was co-author of a number of original scientific research papers. A member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, David loved to fish, ski and had been a varsity high school tennis player. Surviving David are his parents, Dr. Boyd and Susan Horsley of Kenosha; a sister, Susanne (Mark) Johns of Simpsonville, SC; a brother, Tom Horsley of Door County; his niece and nephew, Samantha and Christopher Johns; cousins, Paul Wade and Nancy Lehrke, both of Kenosha and Beth Horsley of Richmond, VA; and his former wife, Teresa. David’s family would like to acknowledge the years of excellent care provided to Dave by all the staff at Brookside Care Center and Dr. Ernesto Buencamino. Special recognition to dear Rose for her love and dedication, in addition to Gilda, Dorothy, Lynn, Sarah and Barb. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 3rd, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 5900-7th Avenue, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Fish Creek, WI, at the Church of the Atonement Memorial Garden. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church or Brookside Care Center.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit David's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Gary Barnes July 15, 2013
Dear Boyd & Sue:I just wanted to express my deepest sympathies towards you and the family.Even though Doc and I lost track of each other after graduating from college, he was a great guy, and I truly feel sorry for his passing, and for your loss.I know that my mother June also sends her very best to you and the rest of your family.Sincerely,Gary
Mary Dixon July 12, 2013
My deepest sympathy.
Kim Pfarr July 8, 2013
Dr. and Mrs Horsley, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear son David. I know that the past years have been so difficult for him and your family. I hope that you find peace in knowing what wonderful parents you always were to him, and that he is at peace now with God. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gereene Calllahan July 7, 2013
I find words of condolences so very difficult for David. He had suffered so many issues. I am retired from Brookside and would clean David`s room from time to time. The devotion that you Sue and Dr. Horsley gave David was an inspiration to me. No son was loved more than David. May you both find some peace in knowing you have done all you could to care for David.