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for Mark Boucek
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Tracy Montgomery
February 24, 2025
An update, Dr Boucek:
My son Bill, one of your best patients, died 8/11/24, after heart/liver transplants. Who would have thought he would make it to 41, with four kids of his own. You and your team set him up for a decent life expectancy. You have my eternal respect and gratitude. Hope you can greet him and show him the sights.
Cara Lynn McWilliams
August 10, 2023
As I am writing a book about our son and his life as a heart transplant, I came across this obituary. We will forever be grateful to Dr. Boucek for his medical knowledge and research because he is the primary reason our son is alive. Our son received his transplant at 2 months of age in 1994 and he turned 29 this year.
Tracy Montgomery
February 26, 2023
Dr Boucek is still one of my favorite people. Unforgettable. Before my son´s Fontan surgery when he was two, Dr B urged me to do something fun with him. Went to the zoo and saw the giraffes at their eye level, from an upstairs observation room, our point of view having been shifted, for the better, by Dr B. My son turns 40 this year.
March 21, 2018
Our condolences to the Boucek family. We had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mark Boucek in 1991; where our daughter Crystal was flown to Loma Linda, California for HLHS, where she received her heart transplant.
Crystal was very sick when she got there and was taken off the transplant list, Dr Mark gave her the name Crystal the Pistol because she was a fighter and pulled through to receive her transplant.
Crystal rejected her transplant in November 1992, we lost our hita on 11/6/1992, I remember calling him, when she got admitted, begging and crying for his help when he was in Colorado. He will forever be remembered in our hearts. He was one of a kind, and made the parents, and families feel like there was hope.
I, Thank him for the chance at life that he gave Crystal for those 21 months, memories that will last forever.
The Jojola Family
Belen,NM
Amandasue Butterfield
June 29, 2017
Dr Boucek aka Mark was a great boss while I was his secretary/echo tech for 5 years in Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Utah. He was always there when a cardiac ultrasound was off. He was good at making sure I understood what I was seeing. We typed many articles
Frank Scholl
March 23, 2017
Mark,
We just finished our 31st heart transplant at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. Without you this never would have happened. You were one hell of a guy, doc, dad, husband, friend, partner and fishing buddy. You are still touching lives and saving them eight years after you left us all here wondering how it could go so fast. I miss you, and know somewhere you are looking down on us with that smile and gleam in your eye, knowing we got it right. You told me "you don't need a university to have and academic program" and you were right. Now if I could just catch another sailfish........
Terri Lewis
December 19, 2015
My son is now 30 years old and a father of 4. Thanks to Dr Bouceck and his amazing talent. I was so sad to hear he had to suffer so much. He was a wonderful human being.
IVAN HERMOSILLA
March 22, 2014
Mi hijo Luis Alfonso de Venezuela, fue bendecido por las manos de Mark Boucek, al aplicarle el hybrid, lo cual le dio la posibilidad de vivir y de ser hoy a los 6 años un niño sano y cardiológicamente perfecto. Gracias a las manos benditas del Dr. Boucek y al equipo de cardiólogos del Joe Dimaggio Childrens Hospital. Siempre los recordaremos.
Tracy Montgomery
July 19, 2013
For the family of Dr. Boucek:
My son turned 30 this week, thanks to the world-class, life-saving caring of Dr. Boucek. I never dreamed that Dr. Boucek would pass first. My son's life has been a miraculous gift, and I loved that Dr. Boucek knew this better than anyone. He was such a gift to his patients. I will always be grateful for his intelligence, down-to-earthness, and caring. He is a true hero.
Leopoldo Garcia
July 4, 2013
Well, this a strange way to find one of the finest persons I´ve met in my life. Mary, I am sorry Mark is gone, I´ve tried to find you about 15 years back and got as far as California where your parents have moved long ago. Today, I found a USF theater program and there was your name as one of the dancers. So I looked into the last name in Internet and found that Mark had passed. This is my email [email protected] I hope you see this message, its been over 30 years since we went to school and i am sure there are a lot of stories to tell. I always knew you were going to help people, I am glad you did. Regards Leo
Paul Boucek
April 17, 2012
I did not know Dr Mark but knew of his work. My family and I send our condolences and our prayers to members of his family.
Randy Halliday
March 24, 2012
just found out his passing mankind lost a great leader in heart and cardic knowledge he was my middle daughters Crystal for 8 years sry to hear of his passing He was a great a Doctor at Primary Children hospital in Salt lake City Utah and touched many lifes
Randy Halliday
Cheryl Halliday
March 24, 2012
He was my daughters doc from 1981 until he left Primary Children's. We loved him he was a great man. Sad to hear he passed.
Diane Massey
October 27, 2009
Dr.Boucek an amazing man with a huge heart. Our son Thomas first came to know him when he was 3 weeks old,in 1993 in Denver Childrens Hospital. Dr. Boucek gave us three years that we might not have had with Thomas. What can I say about the man who literally saved our son's life with a heart transplant at such a young age. My husband was in the Army we were stationed at Fitzsimons during the that time, and thank God he blessed Dr. Boucek with a wonderful gift that he had. Dr Boucek will be missed by so many, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and co workers.
The kind of heart pain caused by his loss unfortunately cannot be treated with medicine. God Speed Dr.B and give Thomas a hug for us...
Peggy Wischhoff
August 16, 2009
In talking with my son about the amazing doctor he had in his early years and searching for a photograph to show him, we came upon this tragic news. Dr. Mark Boucek blessed our lives in late 1999 through 2002. From day one of our son Brendan's life, with such confidence and caring concern, Dr. Boucek assured us that he could fix Brendan's heart. He got us through such difficult times. In 2002, when I expressed to Dr. Boucek how concerned I was to have my son Brendan leaving his care as we were moving out of Colorado, he assured me that there were very good cardiologists elsewhere. Dr. Boucek, that may be true, but with such a Big Heart combined with such intelligence, you were most definitely a One-Of-A-Kind. We are so saddened to learn that the world has lost such a brilliant and wonderful person. Our hearts go out to the Boucek family and all who cherished this amazing person.
Peggy Verploegen
July 30, 2009
Dr. Mark Boucek touched our lives in 1985 when he savcd my daughter's life at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City. We found out about his passing when my daughter was trying to find where he had moved to. She wanted to thank him now that she is all grown up. I know that he has a special place in Heaven right now, and I want to thank his family for sharing him with us. I can't imagine how many hours he spent away from his own family so that he could save people like me from the unspeakable tragedy of losing a child. I know of no way to describe how special and caring he was. I truly believe he had angel's wings hidden under his white lab coat.
Dietmar Schranz
June 22, 2009
Mark Boucek was a great human beeing and physician. I had the opportunity to exchange with him ideas concerning the hybrid approach in newborns with HLHS; he and myself got from Kurt Amplatz the first generation of flow-restrictors to create the Hybrid stage I completely in the cath-lab; he has this idea realized and created the first minimal invasive stage I on the WORLD in the cath-lab; he has had an vision which will be real in near future; I loved his Personality behind his Medical Mission. He was a bright, and caring person; and will be forever remembered not only by his family, patients, colleagues, but also from friends worldwide, particularly by myself,a brother in Hybrid approacH!
Alexia Santos
June 10, 2009
Mark Boucek was a great person and physician, always committed to improving the health of the children all around the globe. I had the opportunity to work with him during a Medical Mission trip to El Salvador (where I am originally from). He was a bright, fun and caring person; and will be forever remembered by his family, patients, colleagues and friends.
Edward Barturen
May 14, 2009
My sympathies to the Boucek family especially to Mary Beth whom I went to school with in St. Theresa
Annie Winters
May 8, 2009
Dr. Boucek was an awesome doc that knew how to make the scariest times for parents seem not so scary. He took care of my son Jordan @ Childrens Hospital in Denver. He was greatly missed when he left Denver, but I knew that their were other families that needed a dr. like him. But with this sad news he will always be remembered in our hearts for what he did and had setup for my son.
Dave & Stephanie Neis
May 2, 2009
Our Daughter Julia was a patient of Dr. Boucek in Denver and immediately we knew what a special Dr./man we had working with our daughter's heart. He moved during her second year and we missed him so much. It made us appreciate, even more, the Dr. he was. When we moved to Florida we immediately looked him up and he was once again her Dr. What an amazing person he was, so loving, patient, gentle, giving...a person we should all aspire to be. When we received the letter of his passing we all cried. A huge loss for pediatric cardiolgy and especially for all the lives in this world that he touched. Dr. Boucek truly found his purpose in life and so many of us were blessed by it. Thank you God for giving us such an amzing man! Our hearts and prayers go out to his family.
Jayur Patel
April 25, 2009
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Mark Boucek. He was a kind tall man with a great personality and a warm smile. He made me feel welcome at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Cardiology department on my first job in the cardiac research department back in 1990. He was also a part of the Heart Care International team where he donated his services to heart disease stricken children in Central America. He will be missed. I will always remember his kindness and warm smile.
Jakob and Debra Ryan
April 16, 2009
Dr. B, we just learned of your passing at Jakes vist to Childrens Hospital in Denver today. We both cried all the way home. You were our rock. At five weeks old you took Jakob in your hands and from there on did what you did best-made him better and gave us life. Jake is now on the honor roll at Columbine High School and on this weekend, that has always been so difficult, we must now face the world without your loving and gentle spirt in it. Jake lost his father to MS in 2006. Richard loved you so and knew that with you around us we could get through anything. Now you are together. God has been too unfair to take such good men. Jake, Michael and I will grieve heavily this weekend and years to come for your absence. May your family know how great your spirt is and how loved you are. Now, as you would always say to us when we faced another procedure, "don't worry. It's just a walk in the park." Now that park is harder to get through. We know that you are there and watching over us all. We love you Dr. B. Stay close to us all. With much love and graitude, The Ryan Family.
Shorty farrell
April 10, 2009
Mark you were my best friend even though we were apart for all these years I always knew you were close by.
AS high school classmates at Christopher Columbus high school I always admired you intelligence and athletic ability.
I had look forward to being your roomate at Tulane University in New Orleans I dream always was to go to Notre Dame and when I got my acceptance to Notre Dame you were so gracious and understanding to my change It was a very hard decision and to this day I don't know if it was the right decision I really missed you all thsoe years.
Your proffesional accomplishment are unmatched and again we had a chance to be together in Oralando when you were given the position of Chairman of the Pediatric Cardiolgy Department but I knew it was not for you. The scholarship of the hosiptal could not match and understand what it would take to be a renown Pediatric departmentand it was not right for you. Finally we got back together in Florida and I so sad we never got together. As a Plastic Surgeon I could tell you were proud of me and that always made me feel special.
After our reunion at the Biltmore I had written a not to myself to call and come down and see you at your hospital and to this day it is still in my notpad on my I Phone.
Mark As the Chairman of the American Cancer society I will dedicate the rest of my years to advancing the cure of Pancreatic cancer.
Mark I'm so sad but I will not cross your name off my list until I see you in Heaven. I love You DR Shorty F arrell
Jaap Family
April 2, 2009
Our son Dillon had a heart transplant under Dr. Boucek's care in Denver over 8 years ago. We were sad to see him leave Denver, but still very thankful for the program he built there. Our son is doing great, and it is because of Dr. Boucek. Our prayers are with his family at this time.
Jeani Valter
April 1, 2009
I knew Mark when he was a little boy as the Boucek family lived behind us in Coral Gables. All the Boucek boys are a part of my youth and add to my memories of those long ago, wonderful days of growing up in the Gables. We had alot of softball games and other times of running around "the hood". Mark's parents were wonderful people and produced wonderful sons who apparently have all given of themselves to better the lives of others. My thoughts are with the family at this time of great sorrow in losing such a young doctor who has done such good. Love to all the Bouceks.
Matthew Gargano
April 1, 2009
I was recently informed about marks death ,It is such a horrible loss of such a smart doctor. Dr. boucek used to perform Heart cathiterizations on me when i was a child i would never think in million years that he would pass away,i feel so sorry for his family and i want them to know they have my condolinces and that god will help them thru this difficult time.
March 31, 2009
I received the news of Dr Bouceks passing today. Our son Brandon was diagnosed with HLHS in 2003. He was transplanted at the ripe age of 11 weeks.
Thanks to Dr. Boucek and his team we know the sound of our son's laugh, how great his hugs are, and how infectious his smile is.
We are so blessed to have Dr. Boucek touch our lives like he has so many others. He will be greatly missed.
sincerely,
The Blakeley Family
March 31, 2009
I am so terribly saddened to hear of Dr. Bouceks passing. My son Kaleb was diagnosed with hypo-plastic left heart by Dr. Boucek in 1994 and was transplanted at the age of 3 months. Dr. Boucek was my security through it all! His compassion and tenderness was so obvious when I walked in Kalebs hospital room and caught Dr. Boucek changing his diaper..He was wet he replied. He was One of a kind and will be greatly missed!
God Bless,
The Kurtz Family
March 29, 2009
Be comforted in knowing that God is with you during this difficult time and that there are friends that also share your sorrow with you. I find Psalm 121 to be very comforting during these times.
Sincerely,
Kiarna M.
Karen Hillier
March 26, 2009
I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Boucek in SLC. He was so intelligent and always so pleasant to the staff and the family members of the infants we were treating. He was my idea of what a physician should be.
Patti Macbeth
March 15, 2009
Dear Boucek Family, I worked for Mark as his Data Coordinator in 1995. He was the most charismatic, brilliant and charming person that I have ever met. The "transplant families" loved him and trusted him completely. I am so very sad to hear of his passing. It just doesn't make sense. I feel honored to have known him. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for all of you.
Sincerely,
Patti Macbeth
Jane Whitley
March 14, 2009
The Whitley Family sends their loving thoughts and prayers to Dr. Boucek's family. After reading the guest book all of our thoughts about what a wonderful person Mark was have been confirmed over and over. We were so fortunate to have our daughter Cailtin who was born in 1997 be one of Dr. Boucek's hypoplastic/heart transplant patients at The Children's Hospital in Denver. He ALWAYS put the kids first, before anything else. He gave us 4 months with our daughter (mostly at home) that we will always treasure and never be able to thank him enough for. He understood the importance of having the child and the family together. His innovative and progressive ideas as well as his true love for helping these children is what I remember most. He had such a calming effect on my husband and I everytime he would come in and see Caitlin. I also so appreciated his support after Caitlin passed away. Especially his support of the From the Heart Golf Tournament that we would hold in Caitlin's honor. He touched so many lives and was truly a man for others. I hope in some way seeing how Mark touched so many lives brings comfort to you during this time of sorrow. You remanin in our prayers.
Blessings
Jane & Joe Whitley
Joey, Mike and Sean
Jane Sturtevant Cope
March 13, 2009
My deepest sympathies to all the Boucek family. I am proud and honored to have worked Mark during his time in Salt Lake City. He taught me many things about cardiology and caring for children and families. He will be greatly missed by all whose paths he crossed world wide. My fond memories of Mark make me smile today....Sincerely, Jane Sturtevant Cope
Mark Dohogne
March 12, 2009
Dr. Boucek was my son's doctor at The Children's Hospital, Denver. I am deeply saddend to hear of his passing. He was a great comfort to me when Jacob received his heart transplant at 6 months of age. Jacob is now 10. Dr. Boucek was a very caring man, who seemed to have all the time necessary to answer family questions. His actions have had a profound affect on people and their perspectives of life, and the great gift that it is. He has touched so many in an extremely positive, uplifting way. I will miss him dearly. May God hold him and give him everlasting care. Again, my prayers are with Dr. Boucek and his family.
Ken Kutalek
March 10, 2009
Although I have only spoken to Dr. Boucek on the phone, I have the pleasure of teaching his daughter at the medical school. She is both intelligent and compassionate and well on her way to becomming a wonderful pediatrician (I hope!) Such a daughter MUST be a reflection of the father and I hope Mark knew what a good job he did in raising her.
Kenneth J. Kutalek, MD, FAAP
Assoc Clin Professor of Pediatrics, UCHSC
& Manager, Evergreen Pediatrics, LLC
Bobby Gayle
March 10, 2009
My family and I met Dr. Boucek in 2005 my daughter was one day old when he performed open heart surgery my daughter is three now and full of fire there is not a doctor that could walk in Dr. Boucek shoes he save my daughter life he was god sent we all will miss him greatly and may the blessing of the lord be with his family I love you all Hughes and kisses...
LOVE ONE OF HIS BIGGEST FANS
Gabrille Gayle and family
Kathy Currier
March 10, 2009
I met Dr. Boucek when my grandson, Gage Ferguson was in Children's Hospital in Denver. He received a heart transplant in July, 2004. My daughter told me that one day when Gage was fussy, he took him from the nurse and held him in one of his large hands and he immediately quieted and Dr. Boucek said, "That's how you do it."
God bless and comfort you all,
Joanne Scott
March 10, 2009
Our prayers to the Boucek family. My daughter, Marie, is a happy, healthy, loving, 10-year-old - thanks to a heart transplant in 2000 at Denver Children's Hospital, under the wonderful care of Dr. Boucek.
Prayers, also, go to Chris Mashburn, as I am certain this is a great loss to her, too.
Julia Murrow
March 10, 2009
The Murrow family sends our love and prayers to Dr. Boucek's family -- all of you because we knew him so long and saw him so much that we feel as if we know you! We moved to Denver from Los Angeles in 1995 and we were told we had to have Dr. Mark Boucek care for our two girls with cardiomyopathy. Dr. Boucek was an intrinsic part of our lives. He suffered when our children suffered and he rejoiced when our kids did well. I will never forget the grieving look in his eyes when he told me there was nothing they could do for Olivia in 2001, and then the miracle of a heart came that afternoon! His contribution to the world is without end. His work with the non-invasive, push -the-envelope stellar care for kids was exactly right. He saved both of our kids, Olivia in 2001 and from rejection in 2005 through talking to Dr. Pietra, and Natalie in 2005, and thus he saved my husband and me as well. We know he is up in heaven bouncing that ball and cracking wise and caring for the children. He wasn't finished using that brilliant mind to improve the lives of the transplant kids, and the Murrow family misses him and thanks the Boucek family for sharing him with the world.
March 9, 2009
Our thoughts & prayers are with the family of Mark Boucek. Although we did not know him well, we enjoyed seeing & speaking with him on a few occasions from his visits with his family to the "fishing" house in Everglades City, Florida where he was next door neighbors to my parents, Bob & Carol Smith. He was a special man, father, & talented doctor & the world was truly blessed to have him. He will be greatly missed!! May you the family find peace & comfort from friends & family in this difficult time.
Poncho & Nancy Smith
(son & daughter in-law of Bob & Carol Smith)
Ludington, Michigan
March 9, 2009
Dr. Boucek performed a heart procedure on our daughter Brooke in Feb. 2008. Brooke was only 2 mo. old. Our cardiologist was skeptical if the procedure would work, but he knew that if anyone could do it, it would be Dr. Boucek. He did the procedure and Brooke did great.
Because of Dr. Boucek, Brooke is a healthy, happy, 15 month old.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He was a wonderful, caring, special person.
Dr. Boucek fixed our daughter heart....and he will remain in ours forever.
Kindest Regards,
The Yuknus Family
Willi Stark
March 9, 2009
My deepest condolences to the Boucek families.
I also am among those who worked with Mark in Denver and also worked on a mission trip with him. He was such a gifted cardiologist. I also feel the would lost a wonderful mind and talented man. He loved his transplant patients and took such loving care of them. Truely a giant taken before his time
Maha, Stephen & Mansour Sims
March 9, 2009
Our deepest condolences and sympathy to Lauri, Jack and the Boucek family.
Lt Col. James D. Williams, USAF
March 9, 2009
Dr Boucek was my son's transplant cardiologist when he was at Denver Children's. We first met in the fall of 1998. While the initial meeting was rocky we came to rely on Dr. Boucek's opinion, judgement, and expertise in treating our son.
His reputation as a leader in the field to transplantation was well know. As we were researching places for our son to be treated I would always ask the other programs who we should see. Dr Boucek's name always came to the top of the list. Once we were on vacation and my son was treated in Alabama. All the transplant doctors and surgeons wanted to see Mark Boucek's Kid. They were amazed at Thomas' progress and health.
Dr. Boucek always told it like it was and really put the needs of the kids first. A true man of integrity and character!
Martinez-Malo Family
March 7, 2009
We are very sad with Dr. Boucek death, he was the key of saving our babyboy Sebastian back in 2005. Dr. Boucek joined Joe Di Maggio's at the same time Sebastian born and he did everything to take our boy to the right direction providing his support and kwowledge. Sebastian visited the Hospital for different reasons after he born and, Dr. Boucek always approached us at those
times with his love, attention and charisma.
God Bless Dr. Boucek's family, Our Deepest Sympathy.
Dr. Boucek will be missed and God will take him to his side proud of his legacy and good heart.
Eli Hale
March 7, 2009
Our deepest condolences. Dr. B was a kind and very funny man. He helped our family through a very tuff time. Eli Hale is alive and doing very well because of his careful hands. We will all miss you.
LeAnne Jackson
March 7, 2009
It is because of Dr. Mark Boucek that my daughter is alive today. He performed angioplasty on her when she was only 2 months old and weighed 4 lbs at Joe DiMaggio. It is such a shock to hear this devastating news. My heart & prayers go out to his family. Please just know that he touched so many lives with his skill and talent. He will be greatly missed.
Jueschke Family
March 7, 2009
Dr. Boucek perfored our sons heart transplant 16 yrs. ago and during the entire process, gave him and us his undivided care a attention. He was a person with compassion who never made us feel like we were asking too many questions. He loved everyone of the kids and it showed in the way he interacted with them. God Bless him and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with him.
The Jueschke Family - Grand Junction, Colorado
Megan Staker
March 7, 2009
I am a high school friend of Matt, Mark's son. My thoughts and prayers are with Matt and the entire Boucek Family. I never had the pleasure of meeting Mark but he raised an amazing person in Matt and I thank him for such a great friend.
My Deepest Sympathy,
Joanne Gage
March 7, 2009
Mark was a childhood friend and when he went to Florida State University our friendship continued.
We grew up blocks away in Coral Gables and both of our fathers were doctors.
He was a gentleman, scholar, and above all kind. I do not understand why many good people die young however only God knows.
My deepesy sympathy to all who will miss him.
Megan Staker
March 7, 2009
I am a high school friend of Mark's son Matt. My thoughts and prayers are with him and the whole family. I never had the pleasure of meeting Mark but he raised an amazing person in Matt and I thank him for such a great friend.
My Deepest Sympathy,
Cindy Curtis
March 6, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Dr. Boucek. He was a great man that showed loving compassion for every child he cared for. We are greatful to have known him and greatful he was Katrina's Dr. for so many years.
God Bless and take care! We are praying for the whole family!
Cindy and Gary Curtis
Sara Goodwin
March 6, 2009
My deepest sympathies go out to the Boucek family. I worked with Mark at Denver Children's hospital as an echo tech. He taught me a great deal about patient care and transplant patients. He was a great physician. His death is a great loss to the Pediatric Cardiology community,especially among the many transplant patients and familes he has touch in his long career. His death was a shock and I know that he will be missed greatly. His legacy in the community with last forever.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Boucek family.
Tammy Cayou
March 6, 2009
I worked with Mark as one of the transplant coordinators at Children's in Denver. His legacy of "take care of the patient" has been the single biggest influence on my career. He was a great boss and a the memories of the time I was on his team are so special. He left a great legacy and a giant footprint on this world.
My thoughts and prayers are with Lauri, Jack, Dana and Matt. I am blessed to have known your husband and father.
Tammy Dean Cayou
March 6, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We will never forget Dr. Boucek and the great care that he gave our infant some before and after his heart transplant here in Denver Colorado. He will truly be missed but will always be remembered!
Lonnie, BreAnn, Bailey, Tanner & Gage Ferguson
Stephan Schueler
March 6, 2009
Mu deepest conodoloences to the Boucek familie. I remeber Mark for many yeears as a friend and fantastic coleeague within the transplant community. His tragisc death comes as an incredible shock to me and I wishe I woudl have spend more time with him. Without his help many lives could not have been saved
May you rest in peace
Prof Stephan Schueler
Dowdy/Taylor Family
March 6, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the Boucek Family. It had been great having Dr. Boucek as Quelynn's Cardiologist, his caring and compassionate attitude was absoulutely fantastic. We were very saddened when he left Children's in Denver and moved to Florida. When we moved to Fort Carson, CO in 1995 he became a big part of Quelynn's life and his care all the way to transplant. I remember him telling me one day "If you ever cut your long red hair I may never recongize who you are" " He said when he had to come find the family to talk with us about Quelynn he always looked for my long hair, well he would not recongize me now, I cut it all off. GOD speed to you Dr. Boucek, may you rest in peace and continue on. Our family has always been thankful for you and held you up with the most respect.
Ruth Ingram
March 6, 2009
Mr. Boucek lived a very full and satisfying life surrounded by many who loved and cared about him. Focus on the happy times you all shared together. Take comfort knowing that he is no longer suffering, no longer in pain. May Jehovah give you the strength to cope and endure these difficult days.
Cynthia Sullivan
March 5, 2009
I am proud to have been a part of Dr. Boucek's Cardiac Team at Denver Children's Hospital (1993-1995) and also Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital from 2006-2008.
As a sonographer I was privileged to work closely with him on several critical cases, admiring his intense focus and dedication to quality care.
The loss of such a pioneer sorrows me deeply. Gleeful that he has paved the way for many medical advancements.
What I will always remember are the grateful faces of the families and patients that were able to have a better quality of life because of him.
Grateful,so, to have been a small part of a great, ongoing journey. Namaste.
March 5, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with Laurie and the children, God bless you,
Mary Margaret Boucek Fleischer and Charles Fleischer and family
Marilyn Thoele Grundy
March 5, 2009
Mark was an intricate part of my adolescence and teen years. Our group had a special bond, one that transcends time and death. Mark will be deeply missed, but always loved. My sympathy and prayers are go to his family, patients, and co-workers.
The Uptons
March 4, 2009
March 4,2009
To The Boucek Family. As the parents of Jennifer Zanon we wanted you to know how much Dr, Boucek has influenced her and how much she respected and learned from him. She enjoyed working with him and her trip to Guatemala. We know all your wonderful memories will help you at this time.
Marla
March 4, 2009
I had the chance to work with Dr. Boucek and was privileged to see him in action. He always made us listen to Faith Hill (I think to torture us) because it was the music he worked best to. It didn't take long for staff to run with the Faith Hill jokes-I know he loved it.
Now I'll never be able to listen to "This Kiss" without thinking of Dr. Boucek. What I wouldn't give to be able to fight with him again over the CD player.
To the Boucek Family:my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Capt. James Gardner
March 4, 2009
I first met Mark in the second grade. Over the next 50 years we competed and shared so many laughs together. As we grew older he always emphasized the importance of giving back. I always tried to live that message to treat every patient with respect and dignity regardless of the situaton. Mark was all heart. He will be sorely missed.
Joyce Lukken
March 4, 2009
There’s a lot I will remember about Mark: his smile and laugh, his warmth, his jokes, but above all his dedication to his patients. He had incredible depth, compassion, and a great desire to do all he could for the children and would talk to me at length about the pain he felt when a patient was lost. I had the privilege of working with Mark in Salt Lake City and I will cherish those memories forever. The sun suddenly dimmed when I heard of his passing and I fear it will be a while before it becomes bright again. Good journey Mark!
March 4, 2009
To the Boucek Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss.I know that he cared a lot about the families that he had. We are one of them. Because of Dr.Boucek my daughter is a thriving 4 year old. I know that he will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
The Ostrand Family
Littleton,Co
March 4, 2009
To the Boucek Family:We are at a loss for words.What comes to mind is "people walk in and out of our lives all the time however; some leave footprints that stay forever"so was our relationship with Dr. Boucek he came into our lives when we most needed him-for our daughter and he stayed in our hearts forever! His compassion,understanding and patience for parents and family at a very trying time will be sorely missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. The Perdomo Family Miami Florida
Maryanne Chrisant
March 4, 2009
To Mark’s family: I am deeply sorry for your loss. There's never time enough to say what we should to each other. Mark’s passing is still unbelievable to me, and my impulse is to phone him and say, “You’re all right, aren’t you?” and then tell him how grateful I am to him for teaching me and all of us in the transplant community how to be better physicians, scientists and humans.
I was fortunate to have worked with Mark in Guatemala. He was an excellent cardiologist and a remarkable man. He cared for his friends and I never knew him to be too busy to provide help and encouragement. He was gifted, kind, outspoken, optimistic, brave and fun. I’ll remember his smile and his laugh and his enjoyment of life and people. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Danielle Pappas
March 4, 2009
Our thoughts are with the Boucek family. May you find comfort in all your wonderful memories.
Michael Reiss
March 4, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Boucek Family. I was a friend of Mark growing up from age 6 through 18 and lived across the street on DeSoto Blvd., Coral Gables, Florida. As children Mark and I would frequent the Howard Hughes Institute on Aging Studies, where Mark's farther (also an M.D.) was the Director. Here we played "hide and go seek" amoung medical and lab equipment. I think this is where Mark gained some of his facination with medicine and eventially became an excellent doctor himself.
Albert Schrader III
March 4, 2009
Mark was my classmate from kindergarten through Columbus. Someone I always liked and respected. That respect only grew as I learned of his career. I was fotunate to be able to talk with him at a 20th reunion and proud to know of his acccomplishments.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family; and as sad as I am to learn of his death, my gratitude is greater that the Lord shared him with us.
May eternal light shine upon him.
Al Schrader
Columbus '67
Linda Cripe
March 4, 2009
I am a better cardiologist because of Mark Boucek (Denver 1993-95). It is an honor to have called him my teacher. With sympathy.
Emily Pepe
March 4, 2009
Dr. Boucek was a pioneering physician who touched the lives of so many patients and families. Over the years, I have heard so many wonderful things about his caring demeanor from the mothers and fathers of his pediatric patients. My thoughts go out to his friends, family, and colleagues.
March 4, 2009
Dr Mark was the cardiologist for our Daughter at primary children medical center in salt lake city although our daughter did not live, he helped us through many hard times Dr Mark was a great man and i feel privleged to have known him
Lisa Bradshaw
Salt lake City Utah
March 4, 2009
Dr Mark was our daughter cardiologist in 1984 at primary childrens hospital although our daughter did not live, I will always remember Dr Mark he helped us through a hard time in our lives. He was a wonderful man and Dr. he will be greatly missed, He touched many people and I was lucky enough to be one of those people.
Lisa Bradshaw Salt Lake City Utah
mary jean brown
March 4, 2009
my deepest sympathy to the Boucek Family bless all of you your old neighbor in coral gables Mary Jean Del Vecchio(brown)
Sheryl Salomon
March 4, 2009
It has been my pleasure to have had Jack as my student this year, and previous years on a more personal level. I have really bonded with this wonderful family.I was blessed with the fact that Jack shared many experiences and thoughts that he had for his dad. This wonderful, talented man will be very missed. My heart goes out to the family with sincere sympathy
Denise Veve
March 4, 2009
As the teacher to Jack Boucek, son of Dr.Boucek. I can only say how "proudly" Jack would speak about his dad. He expressed what a loving and caring father he was and how much he loved his dad.
My deepest prayers are with Jack and his family.
Mary Ann Fryer Daley
March 3, 2009
As a young child Dr. Boucek repaired the "hole" in my heart at primary childrens medical center.
I am literally alive today because of this wonderful man.
I would joke with the Dr. and my mother about Dr. Gooseegg. I couldn't say his name at that time. I remember his smiling comforting demeanor.
My thoughts are with your family at this time.
March 3, 2009
I am so shocked to learn of Mark's illness and passing. I was his administrative assistant for 4 years at Children's Hospital in Denver. He was a a tremendous physician who truly cared for and was committed to those children, as well as a wonderful man. I am proud to have known him. My prayers are with his family.
Loretta Chapman (Arvada, Colorado)
Dick Argys
March 3, 2009
Mark was a wonderful friend and a tremendous physician. He has helped change the world and he will never be forgotten.
God rest his soul. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Marci Kolondra
March 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gary Chan
March 3, 2009
I am truly sorry to hear the passing of Mark. He was a super cardiologist but more important a very fine person and a dedicated physician. I worked with him at the University and Primary Children's newborn ICU. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Helen Holtby
March 3, 2009
I would like to send sincere condolences from Sickkids Hospital in Toronto. I have had the privilege of working with Dr Boucek in the DR and El Salvador, and he will be sorely missed, not only for his excellent skills as an interventional cardiologist but also for his humour, humanity, and all round goodness.
Robbin Garramone
March 3, 2009
My heart just sank when I read of the passing of Dr. Boucek. He meant so much to me and my family during the surgeries for my son Robby many years ago. His humor and kindness will not be forgotten. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Laura Newren
March 3, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Mark's passing, my prayers are with you. It was my privlege to work with Mark at Primary Children's Med Center. What a joy to associate with him. What a loss. I will cherish his memory.
Joyce Johnston Rusch
March 2, 2009
To the Boucek family:
Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. I worked with Mark for many years at Loma Linda and came to respect his advocacy for the smallest of patients. In my eyes he was a giant of a man with a gentle and tender touch. The world was a better place with Mark in it; there will be great sorrow with his passing. God bless you.
Tim Feltes
March 2, 2009
Mark was a trusted colleague, remarkable scientist and honest man. We will all miss him.
Elfi Pahl
March 2, 2009
To Mark's Family-I can only imagine your loss, such a wonderful man, i had the good fortune to know him as a colleague and a friend, and read many of his remarkable publications in the literature of cardiology and transplantation, and hear his thoughtful provocative questions at meetings. But best of all, i enjoyed his sparkling smile-he always made you feel that he cared about what you had to say. I can imagine how wonderful it was to be a part of his family, or to have him as your doctor. He will be missed; my prayers and thoughts are with all of you who were closest to him.
Garth Orsmond
March 2, 2009
Few people have contributed as much to pediatric cardiology and to children, and very few have done it in such an individualistic way. A real iconoclast, with a wicked sense of humor. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy to his family
Debra Cunningham
March 2, 2009
My prayers are with the Boucek families, the cardiology families that Mark has touched. He will certainly leave a void in this world that noone will be able to fill. He helped many children improve the quality of their lives and assisted other pediatric cardiologists to improve their infant/pediatric tranplant programs and therapies.
May God provide you peace and grace during this difficult time and know that he's no longer suffering.
Diane Maniatis
March 2, 2009
My thoughts and prays are with the Boucek family. Dr Mark Boucek was my son's doctor. We were very fortunate to find him after his brother Dr. Robert Boucek moved to Seattle. I am very blessed to have two of the best doctors taking care of my son David Young. Pediatric cardiology children also lost grately at the passing of Dr. Boucek.
Bonnie Blake-Harraghy
March 1, 2009
My prayers are with the Boucek family. I also went to school with Mark from 1st grade till 12th. I remember him as a kind soul. He touched so many people, how lucky we were to have known him.
Mary Hutton
March 1, 2009
My prayers to Marks family. I had the privilege of knowing Mark in High School & have always been proud of his accomplishments & treasure the memories.
God Bless your family.
Mary Hutton (Cobbs)
Terry Calvillo
March 1, 2009
Mark made such a difference in the life of so many people. I was fortunate to know him professionally and personally. I will miss him so much. The children of Guatemala and other countries have lost an amazing man and Doctor, but his commitment to our children was so, that I am sure he is now an Angel, watching over them.
My deepest condolences to the family. You should be very proud of the legacy Mark has left upon you. It is hard to find such a great person in this world! May God be with you all.
Marcelee&Frank Dorman
March 1, 2009
Our thoughts & prayers are with the Boucek family & friends,we will always remember him.Frank & I were both in school from 1st grade to Columbus High School with Mark.Lots of great memories growing up in Miami.
Kathy Phebus Jones
March 1, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
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