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BORN
1947
DIED
2008
James Bouffard Obituary
Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday at Forest Ridge Funeral Home in Hurst. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday with a rosary beginning at 7 p.m.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate your support of the American Heart Association.
Mike served in Vietnam and was a proud Marine and a command sergeant major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He loved music and was an accomplished trumpet player.
He will forever be loved and missed.
Survivors: His wife, Denise; his children, Brian Bouffard and Jennifer Hammack; grandchildren, Rowan Bouffard and Willow Hammack; his sisters, Bob Ann Tarrant, Patsy Wheeler and Brenda Miller; and Brian and Jennifer's mother, Cheryl.
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Peggy Roome
March 15, 2008
Jennifer and Brian. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish there were some magical thing I could do or say to ease the pain you must be in. Just know that he is with the Lord and you will all be together again one day. I am so sorry.
Shannon Page
March 9, 2008
Denise and Keith,
I know you both will miss Mike very much. I am here for the both of you.
Love,
Shannon
Judy and Jon (Donna) Gould (Phillips)
March 9, 2008
Denise,
I am so sorry to hear Mike has gone on to Heaven. We rejoyce for him but are sorry for the pain you are going through. Those of us who knew Mike from MCA are better for knowing him. It was great having him as part of the play cast family. He was such a character. He will truly be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending our love across the miles.
God bless
ruth and michael wright
March 7, 2008
we are so sorry to hear about mike. having him in our murder mystery was so much fun. he was a wonderful guy. my michael and i will keep all of you in our prayers
Margaret Parr
March 7, 2008
Brenda, Bob Ann and Patsy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your little brother. Mike will always be that cute little boy playing in the yard on Haynes to me. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kimberly Warfield
March 7, 2008
Jennifer and Denise,
I feel so strongly for all of you. Jennifer you have benn my friend and sister for almost 10 years now. Every time you spoke of your dad or I saw you together you could tell how much you adored him. Please know I am praying for you and your family. All our love and support. Kim, Tom, Morgan, Frank, Pamela, and Isabelle
Don Sloan
March 6, 2008
Dearest Brian and those who loved Mike most:
From the days we rode to band practice in high school together, Mike and I were special friends.
No one had a keener wit or bigger heart - and no one had a bigger knack for getting us first into trouble - and then out of it!
As Vietnam came and went, so did Mike, to do his duty as a United States Marine - something of which we were all so very proud. He came back to us a changed man somehow - both deeper and wiser - but still with that keen dry sparkle in his eye and his heart bigger than ever.
He settled into raising a family, and Brian and Jennifer were never far from their father's approving eyes. A word of praise from Mike was always much sought-after - from all who knew him - for he thought carefully about what he said and with whom he shared it - and he shared himself and his thoughts with many.
Mike is one of those who bring truth to the words "he will be missed by all who knew him." But even more will he be missed by those who perhaps never had the good fortune to know him well enough - for they missed one of God's most divine creations.
I will miss you more than you know, Mike. God bless you, and thank you for letting me know you and your wonderful family over the years. Linda and I wish we could be there, but we are here for you and your family in spirit and will see you again one day. . .
Jody Thompson
March 6, 2008
I haven't seen Mike for years, but he endeared himself to me when he and Brian appeared at my son's graduation from Air Force basic training many years ago. Mike was dressed in his military uniform, which was an honor to my son and the other graduates. Cheryl, Jennifer, Brian, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brenda Miller
March 6, 2008
It has been a great comfort to read these messages posted from family and friends, co-workers and neighbors of my brother, Mike. I agree with all of you who recognize the fine qualities and attributes he possessed. He was indeed remarkable. He had a keen sense of "honor bound" and "duty bound" beliefs, which he exhibited throughout his life. He had the unique instinct to see the value in everyone he met and to put everyone at ease with his relaxed, gentle nature. Yes, he loved us all; and we love him. That love will continue to be with us. He was a wonderful son to his parents and the most wonderful brother to his three sisters. We've been blessed by him.
Connie Parker
March 6, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was a wonderful person whom always had a kind word for anyone. He was always smiling. He truly loved his family and will be missed. He will truly be missed. May God bless you.
Lou, Joe, and boys
March 6, 2008
Denise,
You're in our thoughts and prayers...We're thinking of you...
DeLane Archer
March 6, 2008
I am saddened to hear of your loss. I worked with Mike at SBC on 9-1-1 service. He was so generous with his knowledge and taught me everything I could ever want to know about the service. He was also a great friend to me when we moved to Fort Worth almost 18 years ago. He will certainly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are you all of you.
Debbie Curran
March 6, 2008
Dear Family,
I'm so very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was always so pleasant and positive and a very special uncle to me. I have many fond memories and great respect. I know he will be missed by many people.
Love, Debbie
pamela witt
March 6, 2008
To the family Sorry for your loss, he was also a great uncle, husband, brother and dad....take one day at a time it will get better, love all of you..pamela witt & family
Tammy Barnes
March 6, 2008
Denise and Family:
I was so sadden to hear of your loss. Mike was a wonderful man with a huge heart. His words were always kind and his smile would linger in your heart. He was truly one in a million. God Blessed us with his kind spirit. May God wrap his arms around you and hold you close during this difficult time. Thank you for sharing him with all of us.
Cathy {Ladd} Elton
March 6, 2008
Brian and Jennifer,
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. I think of all of the good times we all had many years ago. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family.
Pamela Witt
March 6, 2008
Pamela Witt
Michael Witt Jr.
Mike Witt
Michelle Witt
Duston Ballard
Liz Mitchell
Mary Amedure
March 6, 2008
Denise and family, As you meet people and you decide which ones you want to keep close to your heart. Mike was a keeper. He was a hoot to work with on the M M and brought some very clever ideas to make the play even more fun. I truly enjoyed being around him as most others have too. May the Lord grant you peace in your heart in the fastest of time.
Earlene Stuart
March 6, 2008
Jen,
You are in my thoughts and I am so sorry about your dad. I know it is hard. You will never forget him. You are a strong person and you will be ok, even tho right now it is hard. Stay strong.
Love you
Earlene
Melinda Stuart
March 5, 2008
Jennifer and family,
I wish that I could be there with you, and lend my shoulder to cry on. Know that I am with you in spirit and you are in my thoughts. I am very sorry for your loss. All my love.
Karen Bopp
March 5, 2008
I am so grateful to have had the chance to know Mike and to have him as a part of our family. Even if for such a short time. He will be sadly missed and very affectionately thought of often by myself and my family. We all loved ya Mike. Or thoughts and prayers are in Texas at this time.
Denise Bouffard
March 5, 2008
Mike, I will miss you my best friend,my soul mate, my heart and life. We had so little time together. But you filled my life with your Love.
Thank you for being my Husband.
Till we are together again.
Brian Bouffard
March 5, 2008
Thanks to all of you who have heard of my dad's death and have posted your kind words here. We miss him profoundly. You are all, each of you, a great comfort to us at a very hard time. My dad would have been very touched and honored. Best wishes to you all.
Peggy Snofsky Dawson
March 5, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Just last week at my Mother's funeral (Aline B. Snofsky), all of us cousins were planning a cousins get-together. We wanted to talk about the good times we all had growing up. Again, so sorry for your loss to you and your family. My sister Judy and I are still grieving for our Mother.
Love,
Peggy Snofsky Dawson
Mary Amedure
March 5, 2008
Denise, Jennifer and Willow,
What a great guy Mike was. Working with him all summer on the Murder Mystery was a blast. He was more of a ham than all of us. My prayers will be for you, and I'm asking the Lord to give you peace in your heart to replace the pain you're now going through. Mike is in a wonderful place, looking down at us, waiting to see us again. And we will all be together once more. Sharon will be cooking and we'll all be around the table solving the world's problems (or at least camp's) as always. You know I love you and will do anything I can to help you through this.
Moraine Camplands
March 5, 2008
Denise, On behalf of your extended family at Moraine, I would like to express our deepest sympathy for your sudden loss.
Linda Proud
March 5, 2008
Denise and family,
Mike was a wonderful man I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet him. I'll always cherish the times at camp and time you both took me out when I was in Texis.
Even though I can not be with you I want you to know my love and prayers are.
Roy Westberg
March 5, 2008
Denise,my heart goes out to you.Mike was a good man and I will miss spending time with him at camp.Yours is a loss felt deeply by all of us.
Kate Chapman
March 5, 2008
To Brian and Rowan and Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there with you and hold your hand. I hope you both know how much I love you and pray for your healing. He sounds like a man I wish I'd known.
All my love,
Kate
Sharon Phillips
March 5, 2008
To Denise and family; Denise and I have been friends since forever and Mike has become a big part of my family. He will be greatly missed. His love for Denise and everyone around him was unending. His heart had room for all and more to give. Mike you will forever be missed in our hearts.
Stacey Holifield
March 5, 2008
Denise,
Mike was always a joy on the phone and in person. He was just in our office two weeks ago smiling and cutting up!!! Jeanette and I are shocked and saddened by his passing. He was a terrific man and always talked highly of you and his children. We will truley miss Mike. We are here to help you in any way! We will see him again one day.
We are praying for you during this difficult time.
Blessings,
Stacey Holifield
Ken & Susan Boesch (Rowan's other grandparents)
March 5, 2008
We are saddened to hear of Mike's passing. Each time we saw him, he was always happy and a pleasure to be around. We will miss him as part of our extended family and know that his family has suffered a great loss.
Darren & Lisa Noe
March 5, 2008
We are deeply saddened by Mike's passing. He was indeed a wonderful man. Our hearts go out to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry Townsend
March 5, 2008
I’m truly sorry to hear about Mike.
At SBC, I worked with Mike as part of Jim Redpath’s team. He had a great sense of humor and was easy to work with. I always appreciated Mike for showing up on a job to give me a hand. He had a quick wit and could lighten up a tough job situation.
It’s a tragic loss and sad moment for all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with you folks.
March 4, 2008
March 4, 2008
Jennifer Bouffard-Hammack
March 4, 2008
This time last week, my dad was in this world. It's a very surreal feeling knowing that this isn't the case anymore. I miss him.
Denise, Brian and I appreciate your support and love.
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