Photo courtesy of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel - Saint Joseph
Saint Joseph, Missouri
Nov 15, 1939 – Aug 16, 2025 (Age 85)
Sondra Sue Boucher (Barnett), 85, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2025.
She was born on November 15, 1939, in St. Joseph to Lloyd and Leva Barnett and graduated from Central High School in 1957. On June 19, 1957, she married the love of her life, Donald Lee Boucher, and together they built a life centered on family.
Sondra had a gift for music and shared her beautiful voice by performing at the Frog Hop Ballroom and other local venues. She was also a talented bowler. At heart, Sondra was a homemaker who found joy in caring for children, tending to animals, and creating a warm and loving home. She especially cherished time spent with her grandchildren, often playing games and making lasting memories with them. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Leva Barnett; her husband, Donald Boucher; and her sister Mary Maxwell.
Sondra is survived by her children: Deborah Messa (Rick), Mardell Barber, and Douglas Boucher (Sarah): grandchildren Sierra Haddix (Shawn), Tyrus Messa, Brandon Barber (Emily), Colten Barber, Oliver Messa (Jesse), Anna Beal (Sean), Gabrielle Boucher, and Jennifer Boucher; and four great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 31, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Self Expression, 1011 South Belt Highway, St. Joseph, MO.
Arrangements by Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.
Read MoreOur sympathies to Doug and Sarah Boucher and family for the loss of Doug's mother, Sondra. You're in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days as you reminisce and honor her life.
Creighton and Connie Randolph
August 20, 2025
Debbie,Mardell and Doug have lots of memories of your mom. So very talented in her singing and I think I remember her playing the marimba? Prayers for you and your families.
Anita Graves-Ward
August 20, 2025 | St.joseph, MO | Family
Sondra was in water class for years. I really liked her. She was a very kind and caring person. She will be greatly missed. My sympathy to all the family.
Helen Grable
August 20, 2025 | St. Joseph, MO | Friend
Debbie, Mardell, Doug and families,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Your Mom was a very special lady and a dear friend. We go back a lot of years, from spending time together on bleachers for ball games, water aerobics, cards, lunches and just long chats. She will be truly missed by all that knew her. You all have special memories that will always keep her close to your heart. ❤
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Marilyn, Lisa, James and Tim
Marilyn Nordstrom
August 19, 2025 | Olathe, KS | Friend
I have lived next door to Sondra for several years. She was a wonderful lady. ❤
Lana Compton
August 18, 2025 | Saint Joseph, MO | Family
