Rachel Diane Bourdon, 46, of Indian River County, passed away on Tuesday August 22nd, 2023, after her courageous battle with cancer.
Rachel was born on June 2nd, 1977, in Vero Beach, FL to Raymond S. & Wanda Beers. As the middle child of 13 children, she grew up with an abundance of love and laughter. As a student at Vero Beach High School, Rachel greatly enjoyed her time in the high school band, playing clarinet and mastering her drum major skills.
Upon graduation in 1995, she soon after married her husband, Scott Bourdon. During their 25 years of marriage, they had 3 wonderful children Katie, Sophie & Scotty Jr. All currently residing in Vero Beach, FL.
Throughout her life with her family, friends, church and career of local fine dining Chef, Rachel was always the first to step up when there was work to be done. Service was the center of her very being and what most people thought of when hearing her name. In her most recent years she enjoyed any activity in the water, spending most of her time off in a kayak on the Indian River Lagoon.
Rachel is survived by her spouse; Scott Bourdon, children; Katie, Sophie & Scotty Jr., parents; Raymond S. & Wanda Beers, mother-in-law; Josie Downs, siblings; Susan Peterson, Mike Kremkau, Michelle Hamblin, Kim Mackey, Tonya Ahlstrom-Budd, Anna Sangbush, Sara Kirkham, Sam Beers, David Beers, Leslie Kubesh & Julie Pulido. As well as numerous Brothers & Sisters-in-law and over 50 Nieces & Nephews. She was predeceased by her youngest sister Jennifer Nicole Beers in 2009.
A memorial service will be held in her honor on Saturday August 26th, 2023, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3980 12th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960. There will be a viewing from 10:30 a.m. to the start of the service at 11:30 a.m. A lunch reception will be held at the church building following the gravesite dedication (about 1:15pm).
Flowers can be sent to Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral home no later than Friday the 25th.
Any monetary donations can be made to your cancer foundation of choice.