David was born June 19, 1957, in Batavia, a son of the late George and Jane (Lee) Stearns.
A lifetime member of Godfrey's Pond, David enjoyed boating and was a Saab enthusiast. He was a sales clerk at Barrett's Batavia Marine Sporting Goods.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra (Pike) Stearns of Stafford, whom he married August 9, 1980; his children, Kathy Stearns of Batavia, Kirk (Jennifer) Stearns of Batavia, Kristopher Stearns of Depew and Erik Stearns of Batavia; a grandson, Colden Stearns; his in-laws, Robert and Pearl Pike of Pavilion; a brother, sisters and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in David's memory may be made to the Stafford Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 56, Stafford, NY 14143 as well as the Genesee County Fish & Game Protective Association, Inc., P.O. Box, 217, Batavia, NY 14021.
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Arrangements for David were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia, (585) 343-8868.
