Madison – David “Dave” W. Bormett, age 80, passed away on March 8, 2024, after a brief struggle with cancer which never overpowered his positive outlook on life. He was born on February 4, 1944, in Madison, Wisconsin to parents John and Meta (Morgan) Bormett.

Dave began his career as a chemical engineer at the U.S. Forest Products Lab and later retired from there. He was united in marriage to Sharon (Shea) Bormett at St. James Catholic Church in 1966. Dave was a passionate and dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus Council 531, where he met many friends throughout the years. He loved traveling to Branson, MO with his wife, visiting his grandkids, hosting large family gatherings, keeping his yard and roses meticulous, and lighting up his house for Christmas. He enjoyed 46 years with his neighbors, sharing scotch and cigars with some. He was always willing to help anyone with his time or toolbox.

Dave is survived by his wife Sharon; 3 children Kate (Chad) DeNamur and their children Jack and Matthew; Kristi (Kelly) Shipley and their children Alek and Anna; and Steve Bormett; sisters-in-law Betty Bormett, Ginny Bormett, and Peggy York; brothers-in-law Dan (Marilyn) Shea, Pat (Mary) Shea, Mike (Sara) Shea; and his adored nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers Dick and Jim Bormett; brother-in-law Don York; mother and father-in law Earl and Winnie Shea.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the ICU Care Team and Oncology Team at St. Mary’s Hospital for their care of Dave; as well to his entire family, friends, and neighbors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Queen of Peace Endowment Fund or to the Knights of Columbus Council 531.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 401 S. Owen Drive, Madison. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 5701 Odana Rd; and on Thursday at the church from 9:30 until the time of Mass. Interment will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

5701 Odana Road

608-274-1000

David Bormett

February 04, 1944 - March 08, 2024

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