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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Steven D. Bourquin
Steven D.
Bourquin
Mar 2, 1965 — Sep 4, 2018
Myrtle Beach
Steven D. Bourquin's Obituary
Dr. Steven D. Bourquin, age 53, of Myrtle Beach, SC, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, in Pembroke, NC. He was born March 2, 1965 in Shelby, OH to the late Joseph Norman Bourquin and the late Sue Carol Bourquin. He was a professor and Chair of the Math and Computer Science Department at UNC-Pembroke.
He is survived by his wife Stephanie Crandon Bourquin of the home; his stepchildren: Thomas and Shannon Barber; and his siblings: Angela, Scott, and Chris.
Steven was a first-generation college student from a small town located in Louisville, OH. His primary goal in high school was to go to college and receive a degree in engineering. He graduated from Louisville High School, where he was a standout football player. He utilized his talents in football and mathematics to achieve academic and athletic scholarships. In 2012, he was inducted into Louisville High School Athletic Hall of Fame. That honor was a source of great pride to him.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from Ohio University in Athens, OH in 1988. It wasn't until he attended graduate school, also at Ohio University, that at the age of 23 his life's focus turned from engineering to teaching mathematics. After teaching one section of college algebra during his first quarter of graduate school as a teaching associate, he knew his passion was to become a college professor. His new goal was now to provide opportunities for other students to achieve their academic goals. From 1988 and until the day he died, he was changing lives through education. Ultimately, he also earned a Master of Science in mathematics and Doctor of Philosophy in administration in higher education, both from Ohio University.
Steven arrived at UNC-Pembroke in 2003 and in those fifteen years, he established a reputation for teaching mathematics to students unmatched by any other faculty member. He received the UNCP Outstanding Teaching Award twice since assuming his position in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. In 2016, he received the most prestigious award presented to faculty members at The University of North Carolina system when he was selected as the UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award winner.
There was a common reaction by past and current students to Steven Bourquin's teaching style: He made a subject dreaded by many students fun and lively. He did that by making mathematics "A Participation Sport". He understood that students didn't care what he knew about math until they knew he cared about them. That was his trademark. His students knew he cared about them and that brought out the best in them.
He never lost his love of the game of football and his life often would revolve around Ohio State University and UNC-Pembroke football schedules. He was part of UNCP Football Advisory Committee in 2006 and helped bring the sport back to the university in 2007.
Steven was also a man who adored his parents. His father passed away in 2008 from cancer and his mother passed away in 2012 from ALS. He would tell his wife and friends on many occasions that his parents always believed in him and he was grateful to them for showing him how to be a service leader. He learned his lessons well because his family, friends, students, and colleagues all have witnessed him serving others.
He had a love affair with living on the beach and cherished his time at his oceanfront condo. He possessed a tremendous love for his wife Stephanie, whom he called "Darling." They were married on the beach in 2015.
Steven was known to get emotional when he was asked to speak in public. He often had to be rescued by his friends yelling "O-H!", to which he would reply "I-O!" and gather himself. He will be missed but he will not be forgotten by those lives he touched.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 7, 2018, at 4:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. in Lumberton. The family will receive friends following the service.
His friends and colleagues will hold a Celebration of Life on Saturday, September 22, 2018, from 2:00-4:00 PM at UNC-Pembroke.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to UNCP for a scholarship fund in Dr. Bourquin's honor to UNCP Office of Advancement, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372.
He is survived by his wife Stephanie Crandon Bourquin of the home; his stepchildren: Thomas and Shannon Barber; and his siblings: Angela, Scott, and Chris.
Steven was a first-generation college student from a small town located in Louisville, OH. His primary goal in high school was to go to college and receive a degree in engineering. He graduated from Louisville High School, where he was a standout football player. He utilized his talents in football and mathematics to achieve academic and athletic scholarships. In 2012, he was inducted into Louisville High School Athletic Hall of Fame. That honor was a source of great pride to him.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from Ohio University in Athens, OH in 1988. It wasn't until he attended graduate school, also at Ohio University, that at the age of 23 his life's focus turned from engineering to teaching mathematics. After teaching one section of college algebra during his first quarter of graduate school as a teaching associate, he knew his passion was to become a college professor. His new goal was now to provide opportunities for other students to achieve their academic goals. From 1988 and until the day he died, he was changing lives through education. Ultimately, he also earned a Master of Science in mathematics and Doctor of Philosophy in administration in higher education, both from Ohio University.
Steven arrived at UNC-Pembroke in 2003 and in those fifteen years, he established a reputation for teaching mathematics to students unmatched by any other faculty member. He received the UNCP Outstanding Teaching Award twice since assuming his position in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. In 2016, he received the most prestigious award presented to faculty members at The University of North Carolina system when he was selected as the UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award winner.
There was a common reaction by past and current students to Steven Bourquin's teaching style: He made a subject dreaded by many students fun and lively. He did that by making mathematics "A Participation Sport". He understood that students didn't care what he knew about math until they knew he cared about them. That was his trademark. His students knew he cared about them and that brought out the best in them.
He never lost his love of the game of football and his life often would revolve around Ohio State University and UNC-Pembroke football schedules. He was part of UNCP Football Advisory Committee in 2006 and helped bring the sport back to the university in 2007.
Steven was also a man who adored his parents. His father passed away in 2008 from cancer and his mother passed away in 2012 from ALS. He would tell his wife and friends on many occasions that his parents always believed in him and he was grateful to them for showing him how to be a service leader. He learned his lessons well because his family, friends, students, and colleagues all have witnessed him serving others.
He had a love affair with living on the beach and cherished his time at his oceanfront condo. He possessed a tremendous love for his wife Stephanie, whom he called "Darling." They were married on the beach in 2015.
Steven was known to get emotional when he was asked to speak in public. He often had to be rescued by his friends yelling "O-H!", to which he would reply "I-O!" and gather himself. He will be missed but he will not be forgotten by those lives he touched.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 7, 2018, at 4:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. in Lumberton. The family will receive friends following the service.
His friends and colleagues will hold a Celebration of Life on Saturday, September 22, 2018, from 2:00-4:00 PM at UNC-Pembroke.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to UNCP for a scholarship fund in Dr. Bourquin's honor to UNCP Office of Advancement, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372.
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Funeral Services for Steven D. Bourquin
Memorial Service
September
7
Friday
Floyd Memorial Chapel
Starts at 4:00 pm
Celebration of Life Service
September
22
Saturday
UNC-Pembroke
2:00 - 4:00 pm
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