Duncan Eugene Boutwell

1937 - 2024

Duncan Eugene Boutwell, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in Alexandria, Louisiana at Lexington House. He was born in Chicago on October 6, 1937, to his parents, Donald and Dorothy Boutwell, who preceded him in death.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 35 years, Elisabeth (Beth) Hebert Boutwell; daughters, Lyla Cervantes and Lynda Rodgers (Terry); step-children, Carlos Pardo (Elizabeth) and Amy Cepparo (Gustavo); grandchildren, Melissa Pierce (Mitch), Amanda Prestridge (James), Jasmine and Joshua Cervantes, Stephanie Whittle (Ryan), and Emilie Eusea; step-grandchildren, Emmy and Caeden Pardo, Sofia, Natalie and Camila Cepparo; great grandchildren, Faelyn Hakes, Willow Prestridge, Erilyn and Ivy Whittle, and Charles Eusea. He is also survived by his brother, Roger Boutwell (Beverly) and their children, Brian Boutwell (Vicki), Douglass Boutwell and Cindy Swigert (Don); and cousin, Brent Landis.

Duncan was a high school teacher of Spanish, English and French and was a counselor. He was a life-long learner with varied interests and talents as a pilot, a motorcycle enthusiast, a wood carver, a newspaper columnist, and a volunteer fireman. He was also an "outside the box" problem solver who could repair anything.

But Duncan will be remembered most for his desire to help others, especially elderly widows. As a teacher he was able to reach and motivate teenage boys that might not have succeeded with his attention.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 6:00 pm at Trinity Christian Center at 3466 Highway 112 in Forest Hill.