In Memory Of
David Michael Kouns
1941
2017
David Michael Kouns
April 2, 1941 — October 11, 2017
David Michael Kouns, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on October 11, 2017.
Mike was born on April 2, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky. He graduated from Male High School in 1959 and the University of Louisville in 1963. Furthering his education, Mike graduated from the University of Tennessee earning his MS in Biochemistry in 1966. After graduate school he joined the U.S. Navy and spent 20 years as a medical corps officer retiring in 1987 as a Lieutenant Commander.
After retirement he spent 18 years in hospitals and private laboratories as the Director of Research and Development in Biochemistry in the Maryland and Washington D.C. area. He became a Lion in 2005 with the Louisville East Lions Club. He served many offices there including District Governor. He was a Kentucky Colonel and was a member of Southeast Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Alice Faye Kouns. Mike and Faye were passionate about caring for their many cats throughout their life. Mike is survived by many close friends.
Visitation will be from 12:00 pm until the time of the memorial service at 2:00 pm Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, KY 40243).
Friends have requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kentucky Lion's Eye Foundation at www.kentuckylionseye.org or 301 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40202.
To leave a special message for his friends, please use the "Share Memories" portion below.
Mike was born on April 2, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky. He graduated from Male High School in 1959 and the University of Louisville in 1963. Furthering his education, Mike graduated from the University of Tennessee earning his MS in Biochemistry in 1966. After graduate school he joined the U.S. Navy and spent 20 years as a medical corps officer retiring in 1987 as a Lieutenant Commander.
After retirement he spent 18 years in hospitals and private laboratories as the Director of Research and Development in Biochemistry in the Maryland and Washington D.C. area. He became a Lion in 2005 with the Louisville East Lions Club. He served many offices there including District Governor. He was a Kentucky Colonel and was a member of Southeast Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Alice Faye Kouns. Mike and Faye were passionate about caring for their many cats throughout their life. Mike is survived by many close friends.
Visitation will be from 12:00 pm until the time of the memorial service at 2:00 pm Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, KY 40243).
Friends have requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kentucky Lion's Eye Foundation at www.kentuckylionseye.org or 301 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40202.
To leave a special message for his friends, please use the "Share Memories" portion below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of David Michael Kouns, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, October 15, 2017
12:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
Service
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
Celebrating The Life Of
David Michael Kouns
A beautifully bound keepsake book filled with memories and condolences from family and friends.
Share Your Memory
Contribute your memory to the online guestbook to be featured in this unique keepsake book.
Guestbook
Visits: 5
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors