Francis Boucher

A prayer service for Francis Boucher, 80, of Dickinson will be held at 6:00 p. m. , Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Stevenson Funeral Service, Dickinson with Father Todd Kreitinger celebrating. Family will be receiving friends from 5:00 p. m. to 6:00 p. m. on Sunday at the funeral home. In accordance with Francis’ wishes, cremation has taken place. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p. m. , Monday, March 16, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Church in Rolette, ND. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a. m. , Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rolette, ND, with Father Kevin Boucher celebrating. Burial will follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Francis passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015 at CHI St. Joseph’s Health in Dickinson. Francis Leon Boucher was born April 17, 1934 in Rolette, ND, the son of Emil and Emeline (Cote) Boucher. Growing up he attended 8 years of country school until leaving to help on the family farm and assist in building the Garrison Dam. He then joined the Army in 1953 and was honorably discharged in 1956. Francis was married to Bernadette Casavant on October 24, 1956. He and Bernadette lived in Rolette until 1960 when moved to Denver CO where he worked as a truck driver for the Denver Post until 1971. Then they decided to move back home to Rolette where they bought a small farm and raised cattle. Frank also worked in plumbing and heating and general construction for many years. He enjoyed being caretaker to the Rolette golf course in the summers and discovered his love for golf. In 2007 they moved to Dickinson where he became involved with Sunset Senior Center where he met many newfound friends through his love for card playing. Frank and Bernadette were blessed with three children; Roxanne, Kevin and Jill. Frank enjoyed spending time with family. He was a member of the Rolette American Legion Post 194. He was known as the jokester as he enjoyed pulling pranks and sharing jokes with others. His fun-loving spirit will be missed by all who knew him. Francis is survived by his wife, Bernadette; son, Father Kevin Boucher of Fargo; daughters, Roxanne (Jeff) Dulany of Stuart, FL and Jill (Tevis) Deschamp of Dickinson; six grandchildren; Steve Mehrer of Fargo, Mike Mehrer (Bridget) of Bismarck, Kristen Bush (Kyle) of West Palm Beach FL, Nicholas Deschamp, Hunter Deschamp and Delaney Deschamp all of Dickinson; one great-grandchild, Morgan Mehrer; brother, Larry Boucher of Elysian MN; and sisters, Yvonne Renfandt of Minot and Julie Vandal of Bismarck. Francis is preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Emeline Boucher; brothers, Alfred, Tony, Ovide, Aime, Vernon, Romeo and infant brother Gary; and sisters, Florence Boucher and Lydia Eller.


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Burial Date: March 15, 2015
Church Stevenson Funeral Home

Prayer Service: Sunday: Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson, ND