Philip E. Boucher

Philip E. Boucher of Cadillac passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Curry House Assisted Living in Cadillac. He was 94. Mr. Boucher was born September 20, 1923 in Flint to Phillip Edward and Mary Margarite (Heenan) Boucher and they preceded him in death. On August 28, 1948 he married the former Clara A. Weber and she preceded him in death on February 21, 2011. Mr. Boucher served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II as a photographer. While in the services he was stationed in Guam, Pilau, Okinawa and Kwaii. Following his time in the service Mr. Boucher continued his work as a photographer; doing professional portraits and weddings. He retired from General Motors after 31 years. He enjoyed biking, camping, fishing, canoeing, speed boating and water skiing. Mr. Boucher was an avid runner and biker; competing in hundreds of races earning many medals and trophies. He was also active cross-country skiing and geocaching. Mr. Boucher and his wife enjoyed square dancing together for many years. He had a love of all animals; dog sitting for many friends and even taking care of feral cats on his porch. He is survived by two sons: Laurence "LarryÃ¢â‚¬Â (Penny) Boucher of Kona, Hawaii, John (Sherry) Boucher of Williamsburg; grandchildren: Brian Boucher, Laura (Nick) McClure, Megan and Natalie Myers; one great-grandchild, Logann; two siblings, Harold "HalÃ¢â‚¬Â Boucher of Santa Barbara, California and Jean Fernandez of Lake Almanor, California. In addition to his parents and wife, Clara, he was preceded in death by a son, Mark Dennis Boucher on April 10, 2018; a sister, Mary Louise DeNicolo on May 21, 2018 and a daughter-in-law, Marcia Boucher on January 1, 1996. Memorial services will be held Monday, June 25, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Peterson Funeral and Cremation Services in Cadillac with Mr. Floyd Kanipe officiating with full military rites under the auspices of the Cadillac Honor Guard. Friends may meet the family from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the funeral home. His final resting place will be in Sunset Hills Cemetery in Flint, Michigan. The family would like to thank the many friends and neighbors who visited and watched over Phil; including: Dr. Conrad and staff, Dr. Nair and staff, Curry House Assisted Living staff, Munson Hospice Cadillac Chapter and especially the, "We CareÃ¢â‚¬Â support group at Big Boy. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Missaukee County Humane Society or the First Baptist Church Food Pantry. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com

Philip E. Boucher

September 20, 1923 - June 9, 2018