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William Henry Bouchard

1927 - 2019

William Henry Bouchard obituary, 1927-2019, Columbia, SC

BORN

1927

DIED

2019

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Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine

3926 Devine St

Columbia, South Carolina

William Bouchard Obituary

William Henry Bouchard COLUMBIA - William Henry Bouchard, 91, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019. Born in Ogdensburg, New York on November 11, 1927, he was a son of the late Henry J. Bouchard and Mabel Austin Bouchard. William served as a nurse anesthetist in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1976 after 20 years of service. He continued his work as a nurse anesthetist and was later an honored hospice volunteer for 14 years. He was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, as well as the American Legion and Knights of Columbus. Surviving are his daughter, Megden A. Mollohan (Donald) of West Columbia; three grandsons, Matthew Jarod Mollohan (Nicki), Jonathan William Mollohan (Andrea) and Kevin T. Bouchard; two great-grandsons, Matthew Jarod Mollohan, Jr. and Easton Luke Mollohan; sister-in-law, Ann Bouchard. Bill leaves behind a host of devoted nieces and nephews; the beloved Goeres family; and a multitude of friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Berta Louise Bouchard; second wife, Gloria Gavett Goeres Bouchard; son, Mark J. Bouchard; brother, Robert Bouchard; and sister, Nancy Bouchard. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:30p.m. Friday, Sept 13, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3600 Devine St., Columbia, SC with the Rite of Committal to follow in the rose garden columbarium. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 44-A Markfield Drive, Charleston, SC 29407 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, StJude.org Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com

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Published by The State on Sep. 11, 2019.

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Lennie Garrett Sawyer

January 23, 2024

So sorry for your loss. I worked with Bill back in 70's and 80's at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches Texas. I dearly loved Bill. He help me as a young surgical nurse so much. I have thought of him so many times over the years.

Dorothy Stewart

September 5, 2023

Bill and his wife Gloria were very dear to me!

Kathy and Mike Brown

September 19, 2019

Treasured memories and many times over phone calls and sadly, time goes too quickly. Loved our Uncle Bill and will be surely missed. Rest In Peace.

Dorothy Stewart

September 13, 2019

Bill was a favorite team member with me in Palmetto Health Hospice . He and his wife Gloria became good friends outside of hospice along with Al and Audrey Schurr. My condolences to all family and friends who knew him. He was a wonderful person!

Charlotte Coller

September 11, 2019

Uncle Bill . .May God Bless you at Heaven's gate as you enter His Kingdom. Thank you for the loving memories of a dear man and dearest Uncle who will be forever missed by family and many friends and past associates who all in certainty admired you and loved you dearly. I know I did for the dear one you are and will always be in our hearts and memories abounding.

Kimberly P. Bouchard

September 11, 2019

Papa to Kevin and I, Bill will be missed so very much. He took over being a father to me after my Dad and Mom passed in 2001. And he's pretty much the only Grandparent Kevin remembers. But of course this cherished relationship goes back many more years than that. So sad for our loss, but rejoicing that Bill is finally with those he loved so much, who went to the Kingdom ahead of him. Will see you again, Dad, when it's my time! Till then, so much love left to remember!

Charles & Nancy Kauffman

September 11, 2019

We played bridge with Bill and Gloria for many years -- and then with Bill. We will miss his phone calls and visiting with him.

Carol Harbin

September 11, 2019

I first met Bill in August 2018 when I was in the process of buying his house in Reflections. Instantly I could see how much he loved his home, going over every detail on the maintenance I needed to continue, his neighbors and anything else he could think of to make it easier for me; even giving me a beautiful tiny vase before I left. We called each other every few weeks until the past couple of months, which I regret but sometimes life gets in the way of good intentions. He was a wonderful person and I wish I had known him longer.

Lorna Michie

September 9, 2019

In loving memory of a tremendous Uncle and a true friend to everyone he knew and met. We will love you and miss you always Uncle Bill.

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13

Mass of Christian Burial

3:30 p.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

3600 Devine St, Columbia, SC

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Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine

3926 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205

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