Yvonne Boucher
February 23, 2013
Yvonne “Bonnie” Boucher, the youngest of nine, was born July 28, 1935, to Horace and Nona Dunton at Bangor General Hospital in Maine. She passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013, at her home in Des Moines.
Bonnie met Earl Boucher at the Dow Air Force Base roller skating rink in 1951, where they awed the patrons with their skating abilities. From skating to love, they were united in marriage in 1951, and blessed with four children, James, Robert, Allen, and David. Bonnie enjoyed being around people, as evidenced by the holiday pool parties she and Earl hosted. She spent a majority of her life as an Air Force wife.
Life after the Air Force included bowling and playing golf, primarily with her sister, Phyllis. Although her later years were marred by occasional illness, that did not deter her from looking after Earl and the boys, and throwing her pool parties. Bonnie was an outgoing person who made and kept friends easily. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Bonnie is survived by her husband, Earl; sons, Robert (Denise), Allen (Cindy), and David; grandchildren, Mandie Heggen, Jessica Heggen, Christopher Boucher, Michael Boucher, Scott Boucher, and Jeffrey Boucher; great-grandchildren, Troy, Allison, Elizabeth, Ryan, Lourdes, Dylan, Daylan, Dominic, and Blake; sisters, Phyllis (Jim) and Joanne; special nephew, Bill; as well as many other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, James; granddaughter, Marie; and six siblings.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 1, 2013, at Grandview Lutheran Church, 2930 E. 13th Street in Des Moines, with burial following at Pine Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, also at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Grandview Lutheran Church in loving memory of Bonnie.
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Kevin West
02/28/2013
Earl -- Please accept my condolences to you and your family over Bonnie's passing.
Kara Mitchum (Streepy-Wheeler)
02/28/2013
Sadly I didn't know Aunt Bonnie very well. I was only around 12 years old, but even so, she made a lasting impression on me. Bonnie seemed to be strong minded with a fierce focus on whatever task was at hand. I surely remember going over to enjoy her swimming pool on a few scorching summer days. I recall her great hospitality. The world was a better place for having her in it, and now she is home, and at peace.
Dina (Boucher) Murray
02/27/2013
What the caterpillar calls the end of the world; the Master calls a butterfly. ~Richard Bach...
Rest in Peace Bonnie Boucher. Give my mom and dad a hug for me... Until we meet again.
DiAnna Olsen
02/26/2013
I have so many memories of Bonnie from the last 30 years. One of my favorite was her beautiful and contagious smile with that spark in her eyes.
Bob Wheeler
02/26/2013
So many years of memories and they all have that wonderful smile on Bonnies face.
Jim n Phyllis
02/25/2013
God grants life and he grants relief from all pain and suffering. Praise be to god.
May God bless the soul of the dearly departed and may he also bless those left behind albeit temporarily for we have but the moment. Aunt Phyllis, Uncle Jim
Marion & Carol
02/24/2013
Bonnie was a dear friend to us and we will miss her greatly. Our sincere sympathies are with Earl and her entire family.