HELENA- Richard “Dick” James Bouchee, 70, of Helena, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at St. Peter’s Hospital. Dick was born on July 3, 1940 to James Rodney and Cecil Bouchee of Livingston, MT.
Dick spent his early years growing up in Livingston, where he excelled in many sports, especially baseball. Dick married Janet Thomas on March 18, 1961 in Billings, MT. Dick and Jan spent the next 50 years of marriage creating a wonderful life and family while moving to Helena in 1977.
Dick started his pressman apprenticeship work following high school. His career in printing spanned almost fifty years starting at the Billings Gazette, Western Printing in Billings, State Publishing, Century Printing, and Allegra Printing in Helena. He was a talented and highly respected press operator and finishing expert. Dick had a state-wide reputation for quality work and equipment knowledge.
Dick and Jan also enjoyed square dancing for over 30 years. Throughout his life, Dick enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, sports, and spending time with his family. He also had a passion for being a chef, cooking, and managing the Me and Stan’s Executive Inn Restaurant in Jackson Hole, WY.
He enjoyed coaching and watching his children and grandchildren as they progressed through the years with anything they participated in. Over the years, he rarely missed any performances and sports events that his children and grandchildren participated in. He taught all of his children and grandchildren to fish and enjoy the outdoors. He will be remembered for his funny stories and jokes he always told.
Dick is survived by his wife, Janet; two children, Lisa (Rick) Grady of Canyon Creek and Lance (Suzy) Bouchee of Helena; seven grandchildren, Jeremy (Kayty) Grady of Kalispell, Katie (Bobby Selby) Grady of Helena, Rebecca and Chay Bouchee of Helena, Mike Bartlett of Helena, Riley and Brandon (Jacque) Wegner of Billings and one great-grandchild, Ava Jo Grady of Kalispell. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Jo Thelen of Billings and Shirley Thomas of Worden, MT; brother-in-law, Stan Colborn of Ammon, ID; and numerous other family members.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Betty Bouchee who passed away last year.
A memorial service celebrating Dick’s life will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. A reception will be held at Knights of Columbus Hall on Airport Road immediately following the memorial service. Memorials in Dick’s name are suggested to the Cancer Treatment Center, C/O St. Peter’s Hospital 2475 Broadway Street, Helena Montana 59601. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.aswfuneralhome.com.
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Carl Wycoff says
I was so sorry to hear of Richards passing. I only worked for him at State Pub for a short while and found him to be a great person who opened his home up to me while I was there. To Janet, Lisa, and Lance, I will never forget him and the time I spent with your family. Take care. Carl
Carol Rydeen Miller says
Glenn and I pray for all the best for Jan and the family.
I am so glad we had the short time at the reunion to get reacquainted, and even though time takes some of the best first, we know he’s resting in a place of beauty and joy and peace.
With love, Glenn and Carol Miller
David & Connie Campbell says
Janet & family, Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David Sturn says
I am sorry to hear Dick passed away. I worked with him for 6 years at State Publishing. He was a nice guy with a great sense of humor. My condolences to the family.
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Kelly Martinez, Rickey Farmer & Family says
Lisa and family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. It is hard losing a family member, especially one that everyone was so close to. Our hearts goes out to you and you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Lynn Sturn-Campbell says
So sorry to hear of your loss! All of us ‘Sturn’s’ have special memories of working with Dick…my brother David said it was a very nice service with lot’s of loving things said. May family and friends help you throught this hard time, Deepest Sympathy, Lynn and Tom Campbell
Marilyn & Dave Miller says
Hi Jan and Bouchee family,
We were so sorry to hear about Dick’s passing. Jan, I can hardly believe that we were just together sharing our 90 days! We respected Dick as a true gentleman and enjoyed his sense of humor as we went through our years together. Please accept a hug and a promise that if you ever need anything that we can do for you, all you have to do is call. Marilyn & Dave
Tara Slack says
My prayers and condolences to you all. Dick will always be a wonderful memory for me and I enjoyed my time working with him at Allegra. I’m so sorry for your loss and pray that the Lord holds you tight during this time.
Sincerely,
Tara Slack