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Spencer Martin Boucher
1993 - 2014
Spencer Martin Boucher
1993 - 2014
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BORN
1993
DIED
2014
Spencer Boucher Obituary
As a child, Spencer was an avid reader, loved to sing, dance, collect swords, and enjoyed role-playing games with his brother and friends. His school years were filled with memorable achievements, such as winning poetry contests and writing awards. He participated in karate and soccer, but enjoyed high school wrestling the most.
Spencer loved to travel with his family and friends and was recognized as an Outstanding Geography Student at Rhodes Junior High. He travelled to places like France, England, Germany, Bermuda, and Mexico. He visited 22 of the United States and his favorites were Virginia, California and Hawaii. He treasured his spontaneous road trips to Grand Canyon, especially when joined by his friends and family on those insightful journeys.
Spencer graduated from Dobson High School in Mesa, Arizona in 2011. His favorite teacher, Mr. Hamlin, taught his favorite class, English, but he was inspired by many teachers in school life, including Mrs. Kelly Murrell, Ms. Kuropatkin, and Ms. Sharpe. At Dobson, he enjoyed singing in the Men's Chorus and earning the Mesa Public Schools Honor for Excellence in Service Learning by volunteering for hundreds of hours in elementary reading programs. Spencer attended Mesa Community College for two semesters and continued his service volunteering throughout his adult life.
Spencer had many positive influences in his life but especially his best friends Miles McDermott and Christian Garcia. Spencer's life was also enriched by the many pets and animals he loved: snakes, rats, hermit crabs, and scorpions joined his dogs Dino, Madison, Jessie, Chuck, Norris, and Texas Walker Ranger. He enjoyed taking pictures of and with animals, especially the animals that he would photograph on his road trips with his friends and family.
Spencer is preceded in death by his loving grandparents, Robert and Lee Boucher, and his cousin, Chuck Wezensky. Spencer is survived by his parents, Don Boucher and Joyce Lewis, his brother Trevor, grandmother Cacilia Tucker, godfather Marc Monfalcone, godmother Donna Taft, and his loving family: stepfather John Lewis, stepmother Sheri Allen; aunts and uncles David Boucher, Linda & Eddie Monfalcone, Anne Keatts, Judy & John Bludworth, Jaybee Brennan & Chris Manning, Connie & Sean Hogan, Donna & Charlie Taft; cousins Chris Monfalcone, Robert Wezensky, Michael Wezensky, Kevin Griffin, Tina Edens, Brooke Barrett, Witney Reynolds, Christina Taft, Tristan Hogan, and Jake Hogan; and his beloved pets Pogo, Chuck, Norris, and Texas Walker Ranger.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at Lakeshore Mortuary Chapel, 1815 S. Dobson Road, Mesa, AZ 85202. A reception will immediately follow the services.
In lieu of flowers and to celebrate Spencer's love of animals, the family suggests contributions to Power of One Good Deed, a local Phoenix organization with a goal of reducing the euthanasia rates of unwanted pets (http://www.sniffaz.org/donate).
Lakeshore Mortuary
1815 S. Dobson Rd.
Mesa, Arizona 85202
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Abdulrahim Shamayleh
November 17, 2015
Sorry to hear of the loss of your son. It is almost we knew him and met him through all the wonderful stories you used to tell about him. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Malick Ndiaye
November 16, 2015
Joyce, our thoughts and prayers are with him and your entire family. May his soul rest in heaven.
Tina Edens
January 15, 2015
Uncle Don and family,
I am so sorry for your lose. Spencer was a wonderful person, he was also loved dearly. He will be missed so much. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Wink Williams
January 13, 2015
Joyce,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. May God's strength be with you.
Wink
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Joanna McCumber Pena
January 12, 2015
Sending lots of love and prayers your way. My heart sank when I heard the news from a fellow co worker of KinderCare. I remember taking the boys home sometimes for you when you both had to work late and playing video games or helping with homework until you got home. My heart just breaks for the family.
Miss Joanna
valerie Basha(wilson)
January 11, 2015
My deepest condolences for your families loss. I remember kindercate and the boys like it was yesterday.
Melanie Glaim
January 10, 2015
My heart broke as I read the news today. I was Spencers pre-school teacher. I will remember him always. What an amazing kid he was. Sending my love to his family especially Trevor.
Vicky Cabrera
January 10, 2015
Dearest Joyce,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in your time of mourning. As a mother I can only imagine the pain from the loss of your beloved son, Spencer. Thank you for sharing the beautiful memories of him in the photo slideshow; it's evident that Spencer has left a positive impression on this world.
In memory of Spencer's love for animals, I've made a donation to the Power of One Deed. Joyce, you and your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Rich Malone
January 9, 2015
Joyce and family
I have prayed for your strength in this time. The few hours I spent at USC and in the Apics office getting to know Spencer will be cheerished
Lorena Abarca
January 9, 2015
Joyce, I am thinking of you and your family as you celebrate Spenser's life and the memories you shared. My heart was saddened to have heard the news. He was the sweetest guy that I had met in a long time and will truly be missed. I am here for you. Please let me know if I can help in any way.
Mark Betancourt
January 9, 2015
Dear Joyce,
What a tragic loss for you and Spencer entire family and friends. I always enjoyed my conversations with him and was very fortunate to work with him at the USC event, which he was given nothing but praise for his efforts and awesome attitude.
He will not be forgotten and lets make sure we use the USC event each year to honor his memory.
Take care and we will keep all of you in our prayers always!
Shari Ruelas
January 9, 2015
So sorry for your loss, Joyce. Looking through the pictures, I can see your bright light in him. He was a gift to the world in his short 21 years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marco Ugarte
January 9, 2015
Dear Joyce, Please receive my condolences for this terrible loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God guide you during these difficult times and bring peace to your lives.
Chuck Nemer
January 9, 2015
Joyce and Don: Please accept Kathy and my prayers to you and your family. I can't even put together the words. Our love and prayers to you and everyone in your family
January 7, 2015
Don, You dont know me but I loved Spencer. He was a really good friend to me and I havent even been able to write for this long because I have been so devastated. Thanks for bringing this lovely boy into the world. Even though his time was short, he made an impact on so many. Lisa (Mesa, AZ)
Lynn Kelly
January 6, 2015
Dear Joyce,
My heart is breaking for you and your whole family. I also have a child that was born in 1993, I cannot imagine...
I'm praying for peace for your son and your family and the strength to move on with the happiest memories you have of Spencer.
xoxo
Lynn Kelly
Riah Rode
January 6, 2015
Dear Joyce,
I am so sorry for your terrible loss. My prayers go out to you and your family. May God give you peace during this time and always.
Riah Rode (Triumph Aerostructure)
Jessica Norton
January 5, 2015
Don, Sheri and family,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your son. Wishing you as much peace as possible during this difficult time.
All my love, Jessica
Margarita Sanders
January 5, 2015
Dear Sheri and Don, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. There are no words that can be said that can take away your pain. Remember the good times you had with your son and cherish them. God bless you and your family.
Bryant O'Toole
January 4, 2015
Don and Sheri, I have tried and tried to put into words how saddened I am for your loss, however, no matter the combination I try It just isn't enough. I was honored to come and support you and your family I will continue to do so where ever you need me, waiting in the wings or close and personal. I am here for you always, here to stay.
Lacey
January 3, 2015
Dear Don,
Spencer always made me smile. He was a good kid. I am more sad than you can imagine. He was a light in my life and I will miss him so much. Lacey
January 3, 2015
Sheri and Don: I can't even imagine what you must be going through at this time. There are no words to express how sorry I am for your terrible loss. Bryant and I are here, for whatever you may need....just a phone call away. We love you both and appreciate all you have done to support us. Hopefully, there will be a way that we can do the same for you. Brenda and Bryant
January 3, 2015
Don, I am so heartbroken to hear of your tragic loss. You have always been so kind to my family and I hope that you will allow us to be there for you when you are ready. Deepest condolences.....
George C
January 3, 2015
Dear Sheri and Don, I was so sorry to read your eMail about Spencer. I am so very sorry for your loss.
He seemed like a fine young man that accomplished a lot in his short life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
As we say in the Greek tradition, “May his memory be eternal”. God bless you. Regards, George
Nellie Fahey
January 1, 2015
Don and family, my deepest condolences for the lost of your son. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember all the fun stories you told of your much loved son. May God's grace be with you in this most difficult time.
Ian Wilson
January 1, 2015
So very sorry to hear of your loss, please accept our deepest condolences. Your family is in our prayers.
Helen K
January 1, 2015
I am a friend of Sheri Allen's and late tonight I read Sheri's sorrowful email. You don't know me and I don't know you, and I know I cannot go to where you are at this time, but can only say that old Irish truism to Spencer's parents, immediate family and friends: ‘I'm sorry for your loss', which is heartfelt and the best I can do.
I looked at all the beautiful photos of young Spencer this New Year's Eve and the first thing that struck me was the happiness of him as a child, he looks so much loved, and just what a lot he did and encompassed in so short a time.
The audio cacophony of firework explosions and magnificent visual celebration of the transition from the old to the new, ending with the sound of Big Ben striking the beginning of 2015 seemed appropriate, for as a Celt we traditionally celebrate the passing of a loved one and it was like a tremendous ‘send-off' for him.
These words may seem meaningless right now, but I feel he is at peace and his wonderful spirit is ‘safe' and ‘happy'.
Warmest wishes to all those grieving for Spencer,
Helen Knowles
(Devon, England, 1st January 2015)
Chris and Michelle monfalcone
January 1, 2015
Don and Joyce, so sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you and your family,
Janet Steiner
January 1, 2015
Joyce and Family,
I cannot begin to imagine the pain you are feeling right now but I hope that the memories of the good times will bring you peace.
Karen Huseby
December 31, 2014
I met Spencer this summer at Anime Expo in LA and when he sat down next to me, I swear I thought he was an angel. You see I had been ditched by friends, but he talked to me, walked around with me, and purchased my dinner. I had so much fun and felt so special because of him. I could not have asked for anything better that day. Ever since, he has been in my heart and prayers. He was a blessing to me in a profound way. I wish his family and friends my loving condolences as we all process the gravity his life and death has had upon us all.
Michele Morrison
December 31, 2014
Joyce - my heart breaks for you and your family. I'm thinking of you.
Jen Alexander
December 31, 2014
Don, Sheri and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, and may your memories of Spencer and the love of family and friends comfort you.
Henri Wingfield Jones
December 31, 2014
Joyce and Family,
My deepest condolences and prayers are extended to you in this time of immense sorrow and loss. When possible, take comfort in the wonderful memories you all share. Watching the photo gallery and reading the obituary paints a picture of a uniquely creative, compassionate, and loved young man. Take comfort in the joy you all shared. Blessings to you all.
Laurie Edwards
December 31, 2014
Dearest Joyce and family,
My heart goes out to you all...Too young too soon..watched the video and it was beautiful. Will see you soon...your in my thoughts and prayers my dear...
Joan Clark
December 31, 2014
Joyce -
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Sibyl
December 31, 2014
Joyce,
May your memories of Spencer and the love of family and friends provide some comfort. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are for you at this sad time.
Brenda Conkins
December 31, 2014
Joyce and family,
There are no words that can convey what is in my heart for all of you, during this sad time. I am praying that Jesus will lift you up,and wrap his loving arms around you.I will continue to pray for you.
Steve and Toni Ochoa
December 31, 2014
Dear John and Joyce,
There are no words at this difficult time. Just know that your family and friends are holding you up in prayer right now. I am so sorry for your loss, children should never go before their parents. May your memories of Spencer bring you comfort during this tragic time.
December 30, 2014
I was lucky enough to have spencer as my first boyfriend and for that I am always grateful. He will truly be missed by all and I wish peace to come to the family.
Bob Collins
December 30, 2014
Joyce and Don- please accept my most sincere condolences and my prayers for your family. I can't imagine the pain and difficulty of this time for your family, but ask God to bring you peace and comfort.
Meghan Roten
December 30, 2014
Don Boucher and family, I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Spencer as a fun-loving, high spirited, imaginative child who was a joy to be around.
Patrick Tanaka
December 30, 2014
Joyce and family,
Sincere condolences. Even though it was a brief time that I knew Spencer I'm so glad to have met your wonderful son and I will remember all your stories about him. We will miss you always.
lisa richey
December 30, 2014
My deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
December 30, 2014
Rest peacefully, Spencer. Although a brief one, you had a great ride. My heart goes out to your family.
Deb Rodarte
Kevin Manning
December 30, 2014
Dear Joyce and John,
You are in our prayers during this difficult time. We pray you find comfort in God's grace.
Dan Ballinger
December 30, 2014
John and family, I can not muster any words for you at this difficult time, but please know that my full love and support, as well as my family's prayers (and all of us at St. Andrew's) are with you.
Caralyn
December 30, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Spencer's family and friends. Don, Trevor, Sheri, Wes - know that we are there in spirit celebrating and mourning a life too quickly lost.
Joanne Ross
December 30, 2014
Donnie, I am so sorry for the pain your family is going through, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time
December 30, 2014
Joyce and Family - There are no words at this time, but we pray that God will wrap you and your family in his arms and grant you strength and peace at this time. We wish we were closer so we could be with you, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ron and Viv Mudgett
Bret Noe
December 29, 2014
My condolences to Joyce, family, and friends for this tragic loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stacy Gigger
December 29, 2014
Joyce and family, please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Know that you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Ayman & Maha Assaad
December 29, 2014
Joyce and family, please accept our condolences and deep sorrow. May our prayers help comfort you and hasten the journey of his soul to Heaven. When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now.
Stephan Britz
December 29, 2014
My sincere condolences to Joyce and family. Joyce, all the fun stories you've told me about Spencer, I know your heart is filled with memories to fill the void.
Sue and Jeff Franks
December 29, 2014
Joyce and family,
Our sincere condolences for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Marc Monfalcone
December 29, 2014
Uncle Don, Trevor, and Joyce,
There are no words that can express the sadness we're experiencing with you at this time. Please know that our prayers are with all of you. With all our love, Marc, Christina, Allison, Connor, and Emma.
Mike & Rose Pfister
December 29, 2014
John and Joyce, Rose and I send our sincere condolences. We celebrate the time that you had with Spencer and what a bright light he was on this earth.
Donna, Charlie and Christina Taft
December 28, 2014
You'll always be in our hearts and prayers. Love everlasting.
chris brown
December 28, 2014
you were such a great an amazing person spencer.... we had some really fun times an you taught me one of my favorite hobbies. rest in peace man
Dom & Carole
December 28, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking deeply of you ad send our love.
Truly, Dom & Carole
Donna, Charlie and Christina Taft
December 28, 2014
You will always be in our hearts and prayers. Love never ending.
Lynette Stewart
December 28, 2014
Thinking of you all and can't express how truly sorry I am for the loss. Sending our love and prayers.
Marti Ouellette
December 28, 2014
Spencer, May the angels in heaven comfort you and ease your pain. Joyce, John and Don, I send you my sincerest condolences.
JV Collier
December 28, 2014
Rest in peaceful sleep Spencer.. You will be missed
Brooke Barrett
December 28, 2014
I miss you dear cousin. I thought about you and Trevor often, although the past few years we were not close. I will always hold a special place in my heart for you. I remember seeing you every summer when I came out to visit when we were young. We had a blast. I will miss you <3
Jill Graf
December 28, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, family member, and dear friend. I loved reading about his love for animals and will be making a donation in his name to the organization specified. My most heartfelt condolences to all of you.
Marcus Wuerschmidt
December 28, 2014
Our hearts broke to hear of the loss of such an amazing young person. The Staff here at Albuquerque Dave & Buster's sends our prayers and support to the family and friends of Spencer Martin Boucher.
Pauline/Stanley Kobylanski
December 28, 2014
Dear Joyce,
No words can express how sorry we were to here of your loss. We have heard many great things about Spencer from your sister Donna and she was so proud to have him as her God Child. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our Deepest Sympathy, Sissy & Stas
(Donna's aunt & uncle in Connecticut)
Tim Yulwel
December 28, 2014
Miss you terribly, Herr Boucher.
Glad to see you the past couple of months, I got one last secret handshake in with ya haha.
Auf wiedersehen, mein fruend. I hope you have found your peace.
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