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TOM BOUCHER Obituary
On February 13, 2016, Tom Boucher passed away peacefully at Skagit Valley Hospital surrounded by his family.
Tom was dedicated to his family and leaves behind his long-time best friend and spouse Carol; children Thomas, Stephen, Randy, Beth, Nicholas and their families; grandchildren Caitlynn, Samantha, Alex and Jacob and great- granddaughter Issabella. Pappa Tom will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn and Clement Boucher and sister Diane.
Tom was born in Portland, Oregon and was raised in Nome, Alaska. He graduated from Nome High School in 1963.
He worked in Alaska as a mechanic and electrician, working at Usibelli Coal Mine. He went back to school at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks receiving a degree in Business/Accounting. He worked for the State of Alaska at the Department of Transportation.
He moved his family to Mount Vernon, WA to take a position as an accountant at Cascades Job Corp in Sedro Woolley. Close to retirement he worked for the Mount Vernon School District as a bus driver and later for Chandler Construction.
Tom was dedicated to his family enjoying gatherings and holidays. He also enjoyed following a firetruck to a fire.
Tom wanted to thank all of the staff at Skagit Valley Hospital; the palliative care team, physicians, nurses, and CAN's for their kindness, compassion and professionalism.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations go to Hospice of the Northwest.
The celebration of Tom's life will be held at the Vaux Center at Bakerview Park on Sunday, February 21st from 11am to 3pm. 3011 East Fir Street, Mount Vernon.
Please share your thoughts of Tom and sign the online guest register at www.hawthornefh.com.
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Judy Ullrich
February 23, 2016
Tom and his family were great friends with my family in Nome. I am sad to hear of his passing. Condolences to his wife, children and other family. Judy Ullrich, formerly of Nome AK.
diane norbert
February 23, 2016
What a chock to read in the paper of Toms death, we went all through school together and he and his siter once ran away to our house while the whole town looked for them, I have thought about Tom many times in the past years and am so sorry I didn't know he lived so close. I will send his obituary to his old classmates. again I am so sorry for your loss
Beth Boardman
February 20, 2016
I will always carry you in my heart, dad. I love you and miss you so much. I could not have had a better father than you.
February 20, 2016
Carol and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Regards,
Judy and Doug Argyle
February 18, 2016
Tom I couldn't have asked for a better father in law. Thank you for loving me like I was one of your own. I will hold dear all the wonderful memories I have with you.
February 18, 2016
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