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Obituary for Estelle R Bouchard
Estelle R. Bouchard, a long-time resident of Whidbey Island, died at her home in Oak Harbor on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at the age of 83. She was born on December 16, 1930 in Crookston, MN to Clifford and Helen (St. Martin) Hanson. She was the oldest of five children, Estelle, Patricia, Maynard, Marlene and Richard.
Estelle graduated from Cathedral High School in Crookston, in 1948. She moved to Seattle in 1949 and attended Edison Technical School. In 1951 she married her first husband, Leon M. Benson. They had five children; James, Patricia, Dennis, David and Richard. She was preceded in death by Leon.
Estelle was employed as office manager by Erv Parent, Co., a major floor covering company in Seattle, from 1953 until 1983, when Mr. Parent died. She and business partner, Ben Moja, then moved to Coupeville and established B & M Floors. They operated that business until Mr. Moja retired in 1993. In 1994, Ben and Estelle were married and continued to live in Coupeville until his death in 1998. In 2000, Estelle married Raymond Bouchard at the NAS Chapel, Whidbey Island and in 2008 they moved to Oak Harbor.
Estelle was active in Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls, serving as den mother and group leader for 10 years. Also, as her children grew, she served as president of three levels of PTA in the Shoreline School District. She loved camping and fishing and was a skilled salmon fisherwoman, always “limiting” each time she went out fishing.
Estelle was a charter member of the Lioness Club of Coupeville which later merged with the Coupeville Lions Club. She was a charter member of the Soroptimist International of Coupeville, serving as Treasurer and President during her 15 year membership. She and her husband were charter members of the Sons of Norway, Coupeville since 2002. Estelle was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and served as President of the ladies group of the parish, Women of St. Mary.
Estelle is survived by her husband Raymond and children James (Tonia) Benson, Patricia Benson Waxham, Dennis Benson, David (Stephanie) Benson, and Richard (Amy) Benson; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Also surviving are Raymond’s daughters; Barbara (Keith) Alloway, Betty (Mac) Montague, Terry (Terry) Montague, Meg (Terry) Hergert, Mary (Doug) Cochran, and Janet (Danny) Mattson; seven grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first two husbands, her parents and sister Patricia.
A vigil service, rosary, and viewing will be held on Friday, March 21 at 7:00 pm, St. Mary Catholic Church in Coupeville. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 22 at 10:00 am at the church with the Rev. Paul Pluth, J.C.L. as Celebrant. A reception will follow in the parish hall. Private family Rites of Committal will be held at Sunnyside Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Women of St. Mary, C/O St Mary Catholic Church 207 N. Main, Coupeville, WA 98239. Arrangements were entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and offer condolences on their website at www.wallinfuneralhome.com.
Estelle graduated from Cathedral High School in Crookston, in 1948. She moved to Seattle in 1949 and attended Edison Technical School. In 1951 she married her first husband, Leon M. Benson. They had five children; James, Patricia, Dennis, David and Richard. She was preceded in death by Leon.
Estelle was employed as office manager by Erv Parent, Co., a major floor covering company in Seattle, from 1953 until 1983, when Mr. Parent died. She and business partner, Ben Moja, then moved to Coupeville and established B & M Floors. They operated that business until Mr. Moja retired in 1993. In 1994, Ben and Estelle were married and continued to live in Coupeville until his death in 1998. In 2000, Estelle married Raymond Bouchard at the NAS Chapel, Whidbey Island and in 2008 they moved to Oak Harbor.
Estelle was active in Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls, serving as den mother and group leader for 10 years. Also, as her children grew, she served as president of three levels of PTA in the Shoreline School District. She loved camping and fishing and was a skilled salmon fisherwoman, always “limiting” each time she went out fishing.
Estelle was a charter member of the Lioness Club of Coupeville which later merged with the Coupeville Lions Club. She was a charter member of the Soroptimist International of Coupeville, serving as Treasurer and President during her 15 year membership. She and her husband were charter members of the Sons of Norway, Coupeville since 2002. Estelle was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and served as President of the ladies group of the parish, Women of St. Mary.
Estelle is survived by her husband Raymond and children James (Tonia) Benson, Patricia Benson Waxham, Dennis Benson, David (Stephanie) Benson, and Richard (Amy) Benson; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Also surviving are Raymond’s daughters; Barbara (Keith) Alloway, Betty (Mac) Montague, Terry (Terry) Montague, Meg (Terry) Hergert, Mary (Doug) Cochran, and Janet (Danny) Mattson; seven grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first two husbands, her parents and sister Patricia.
A vigil service, rosary, and viewing will be held on Friday, March 21 at 7:00 pm, St. Mary Catholic Church in Coupeville. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 22 at 10:00 am at the church with the Rev. Paul Pluth, J.C.L. as Celebrant. A reception will follow in the parish hall. Private family Rites of Committal will be held at Sunnyside Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Women of St. Mary, C/O St Mary Catholic Church 207 N. Main, Coupeville, WA 98239. Arrangements were entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and offer condolences on their website at www.wallinfuneralhome.com.
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