Sadie and Albert lived in a variety of locations, as can be noted from the birthplaces of their children. For a number of years they lived on West Fourth St. in Marshfield in a two story home which the children called "the black house," because its exterior covering was tarpaper. Apparently they owned this property, but sold it in the early 1930's. Son Washington purchased the adjoining lot and he and Ruth later built a home there. Earlier, in about 1928, Earl Cox had built a small home there for himself and Myrtle. 

Sadie and Albert then purchased raw timber land, complete with snakes, out in the country where they attempted dairy farming. One day, while prowling in the woods, I saw a snake and went into terrified flight over a barbed wire fence. In the process, my left palm was ripped open on a barb and I have a 1-1/2 inch scar still. We traveled to the doctor, probably in Greenwood, in a touring car with isinglass curtains. My memories also include a vivid picture of going with "Little Grandpa" in his open "truck" (which may have been his conversion of a Model T Ford) to deliver milk, probably to a cheese factory, although my picture includes the trip only, with the lush growth of brush glistening with dew as we traveled down a narrow lane. Albert built a small one-room cabin which was a delight to the grandchildren but was probably not much fun for Sadie. There was a stove, table and chairs, cupboard, and built-in double bunk beds. We slept on the top bunk and were threatened with dire consequences if we wet the bed, since Little Grandpa (to distinguish from his father, Big Grandpa) said what we did up there would leak down on him. It was a joke to me, but apparently my sister, Joan, took it to heart and now thinks she did wet the bed. A small barn housed a few cows named for his granddaughters! I wanted to learn to milk a cow and during my first and only lesson Patty, the cow, (for Patty Parmelee) stepped on my foot. I limped for several days and had no further desire to milk cows. A wall of the barn bore the pelts of skunks, and the "oil" of the skunks had somehow been extracted and was used as a rub for chest colds. My memory doesn't include a bad smell, but Joan says "It stunk like skunk!" In any case, it was as slippery and slimy as any oil could possibly be. Ugh! This farming venture failed and they returned to Marshfield to live in rental properties, sharing one with Myrtle and Earl. In the mid-1930's, before the death of daughter June, Albert decided to go to California, probably in pursuit of that state's "golden promise" during the Great Depression years. Sadie did not go with him, and he did not return. 

Sadie, while visiting with relatives in the Wausau area, accepted a position as housekeeper-companion with the Holeton family, father and daughter Elizabeth, on the outskirts of Wausau. Mrs. Holeton was recently deceased and Mr. Holeton wanted to provide assistance for his daughter, who was diabetic and not in good health. Sadie remained with Elizabeth for the rest of her life, and the relationship developed almost into that of mother and daughter. After Mr. Holeton's death, the farm was sold and they moved into Wausau proper where they lived together until Sadie was placed in a nursing home, where Elizabeth visited her every day. 

"Gran-Gran," the pet name given her by her first grandchild, yours truly, was a short, plump lady with curly, curly hair. She was good-natured and loving and was loved in turn by all who met her. Her grandchildren loved to hear her "spooky" stories, told in a dark room. One story consisted of bones coming down from the attic and joining up to form a skeleton, which yelled "gotcha!" at the end. Even though we all knew what was coming, she would build the suspense, and we jumped and screamed when the "gotcha" arrived. She had a clear, sweet singing voice and loved to sing hymns, but she would, on occasion, sing the songs that were popular when she was young, one of them being "After the Ball." She was religious and quietly spiritual and was the person who introduced me to the idea of reincarnation. A Paulson-Shidell relative had a childhood memory of her as having false teeth which clicked (true) and telling fortunes from tea leaves. She also told fortunes with cards and we would beg to have our fortunes told, but with us she would only pretend and would predict fantastic and sometimes outrageous futures. She was a "storybook" grandmother and it was a privilege to have know her. 

Sadie died in Wausau, WI, on 3 July 1967 and is buried next to her daughter, June, in Hillside Cemetery, Marshfield, WI.

Louis Joseph Boucher and Marie Azilda "Elsie" Simard are buried in Hillside Cemetery, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making these images available.

Sarah Jane "Sadie" (Hollingshead) Boucher and June Juanita (Boucher) (Stanton) Parks are buried in Hillside Cemetery, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making these images available.

Albert Joachim Boucher is buried in Sylvan Cemetery, Citrus Heights, Sacramento Co., CA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

Albert Boucher (1881 - 1956); Hildegard Boucher (1915 - 1985); Jon "Bunky" Boucher (1953 - 1989); and Melton G. Boucher (1911 - 1987); are all sharing the same stone in Sylvan Cemetery, Citrus Heights, Sacramento Co., CA. Raymond Boucher (August 14, 1938 - July 21, 1982) there, but is listed separately.

Jon Pierre "Bunky" Boucher was born May 17, 1953, in North Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, and died June 3, 1989, in Lodi, San Joaquin, CA, at age 46. Married (1) January 4, 1975, in Reno, Washoe Co., NV, to Kathryn Marie Peterson: Born Unknown. Divorced. Divorced March 2, 1982, in Sacramento Co., CA. Married December 26, 1981, in San Joaquin Co., CA, to Christina Ann Hine. Remarried (3) March 13, 1982, in Minden, NV, to Christina Ann Hine: Born September 15, 1949, in Unknown. Divorced. Christina then married 1986, in Unknown, to Dean Alan Blust: Born January 4, 1949, in Everett, Snohomish Co., WA; Died March 10, 2011, in Juneau, AK (age 62). Married (3) to Cheryl Ann "Cheri" (Catanzarite) Capobianco: Born July 17, 1956, in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA; Died September 29, 1997, in Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA (age 41). Buried in Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, San Joaquin Co., CA. Divorced  Dean was first married May 22, 1976, in  Club Innisfree, Kings Beach, Lake Tahoe, Placer Co., CA, to Sharla Rae Harvey: Born October 24, 1950, in Los Angeles Co., CA. Divorced. Sharla then married August 11, 1984, in Nevada Co., CA, to Robert D. Higgins: Born about 1946 in Unknown.

Clarence Morrison Parmelee and Haziel Stella (Boucher) Parmelee are buried in Hillside Cemetery, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making these images available.

Louis Joseph Boucher and Marie Azilda Simard. Photos courtesy of Warren Rheinschmidt.

Top, L to R: Emma Jane (Shidell) Hollingshead; Lucinda Matilda (Abbey) Shidell. Bottom, L to R: Phoebe Elizabeth (Searle) Abbey; Sarah Jane "Sadie" Hollingshead. The picture, dated early January, 1902, was from Joyce (Stanton) Hines, deceased.

Albert Joachim Boucher and Sarah Jane "Sadie" Hollingshead wedding picture. Photo courtesy of Guy A. Boucher.

Albert Joachim Boucher and Sarah Jane "Sadie" Hollingshead at the time of their wedding. Photos courtesy of Warren Rheinschmidt.

The Marshfield News and Wisconsin Hub, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Thursday, May 22, 1902

Albert J. Boucher, of this city, and Miss Sadie J. Hollingshead of Sherry, were married at the latter place on Monday by Rev. W. G. Agnew of the Presbyterian church.

The Marshfield Times, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Friday, May 23, 1902

Sherry.

On Monday at the home of the bride's parents occurred the marriage of Miss Sadie J. Hollinshead to Albert J. Boucher of Marshfield, Rev. W. J. Agnew officiating. Miss Boucher, sister of the groom acted as bridesmaid, while Mr. Hollinshead, brother of the bride acted as best man. The bride is a popular young lady of this township, having been a resident of this town for many years, the groom is a popular young man and they have the best wishes of their many friends.

The Marshfield Times, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Saturday, May 24, 1902

SHERRY.

Married. - At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hollinshead occurred on Monday the marriage of their daughter, Sadie, to Albert J. Boucher of Marshfield. The marriage was performed by Rev. W. J. Agnew of the Sherry Presbyterian church. Miss Boucher, sister of the groom, and Mr. Hollinshead, brother of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and best man. Their many friends wish them a successful and joyful wedded life.

Unknown Man, and Albert Joachim Boucher, Stierle Bros. Studio, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, about 1905. Photo courtesy of Warren Rheinschmidt.

Louis Joseph Boucher, the grandfather of Haziel Stella Boucher, wrote in his own handwriting to her on August 19, 1918. The Photos courtesy of Warren Rheinschmidt.

The Marshfield Times, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, February 5, 1904

PERSONAL MENTION

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Boucher and daughter, who have been living at Fenwood, have moved to this city and taken up their residence at 202 N. Walnut street.

The Marshfield Times, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, April 21, 1905

BRIEFLY MENTIONED.

Albert Boucher and family left on Thursday of last week for Minocqua, where they will reside.

The Marshfield Times, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, October 30, 1907

BRIEFLY MENTIONED

Albert Boucher and family are now residents of Kelly, a mill town near Wausau.

The Marshfield News and Wisconsin Hub, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Thursday, January 27, 1910

Died.

Azilda, beloved wife of L. J. Boucher passed away at St. Joseph's hospital where she had been taken for treatment for cancer of the stomach, on Thursday, Jan. 20th, aged 57 years and eight months. A year ago deceased underwent an operation at the same institution for her malady that eventually claimed her as its victim. Mrs. Boucher was born at St. Ambroise, Joliette County, Canada, June 15th, 1852, her maiden name being Azilda Simard. August 1870 she was united in marriage to the husband that still survives her and together they came to Marshfield in 1880 where they have since resided, of late years on a farm just north of the city limits in the town of McMillan. Deceased was a mother of 12 children, seven sons and five daughters all of whom are living except the first, a son, who died in infancy. The living are Napoleon Boucher of Abbotsford, Wilfred, Albert, Edward, Frank and Lawrence Boucher and Mrs. R. W. Spencer and Mrs. Frank Duval of McMillan, Mrs. Jos. Schafer of Fenwood, Mrs. Jacob Kaige of Youngstown and Mrs. J. C. Burgett of Anacortis, Washington. In addition to these she is survived by 26 grand children. Her taking away calls from a happy home a tender, kind hearted mother whose life has been one of love and devotion to those most near and dear to her. It was the care and comfort of those about her she thought most of and when she closed her eyes in the sleep that knows no waking this world lost a noble woman and the home she has blessed these many years, a faithful loving mother. The funeral services took place Saturday afternoon from the house, Rev. Postlethwaite officiating. The bereaved family has the sympathy of all in its hour of mourning.

The Marshfield Times, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Wednesday, June 4, 1913

Local

Walter Lloyd, nineteen days old, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Boucher of West Fourth street, passed away Tuesday morning of pneumonia following the measles. The funeral probably will be held today.

The Marshfield Times, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Thursday, June 5, 1913

Walter, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Boucher, passed away Monday and the funeral was held yesterday, Rev. Joseph Brown officiating. The out of town relatives attending the funeral were Mrs. Adam Shidell of Milladore, Mrs. Ida Paulson of Sherry, and Frank Duvall and L. S. Boucher of McMillan.

The Sarah Jane "Sadie" (Hollingshead) Boucher family, about 1914.

The Albert Joachim Boucher family, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, January 2, 1916. L to R: June Juanita Boucher (age 11), Sarah Jane "Sadie" (Hollingshead) Boucher (age 33), Melton George Boucher (age 5), Myrtle Azielda Boucher (age 7), Albert Joachim Boucher (age 35), Washington Edward Boucher (age 9), and Haziel Stella Boucher (age 13). Photo courtesy of Gene Boucher.

Louis Joseph Boucher, the grandfather of Haziel Stella Boucher, wrote in his own handwriting to her on August 19, 1918. The Photos courtesy of Warren Rheinschmidt.

The WWI Draft Registration Report taken September 12, 1918, shows Albert Joewaukin Boucher, age 37, born January 31, 1881, is living in Marshfield, Wood Co., WI.

Left to Right: June Juanita Boucher, Mary V. Unknown, Haziel Stella Boucher, and Caroline Unknown, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, about 1920.

The Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland, CA, Monday, October 23, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. John Shidell arrived from Portland, Oregon, Friday evening. They are visiting Mr. Shidell's sister, Mrs. G. W. Hollingshead. They made the trip by machine.

Clarence Morrison Parmelee and Haziel Stella Boucher marriage picture.

Washington Edward Boucher graduated from Marshfield High School, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, in the Class of 1925.

The Woodland Democrat, Woodland, CA, Wednesday, March 31, 1926

Mrs. Shidell Dies In East

Mrs. George W. Hollingshead of this city today received news of the death of her mother, Mrs. L. M. Shidell, who passed away at Militor, Wisconsin on February 6th. News was also received of the death of her two uncles, Ike and Charels Abbey, the former passing away during January and the latter on March 5th. The two men are brothers of Mrs. Shidell who is the mother of 11 children, the oldest whom is Mrs. Hollingshead. Charles Abbey was killed in an automobile accident.

The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Wednesday, March 7, 1928

Weddings Cox - Boucher

Earl Cox and Miss Myrtle Boucher, both of this city, were married at the parsonage of the Presbyterian church Monday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by the pastor, the Rev. Marshall R. Olsen. Marvin Troxel served as the groomsman, and Mrs. June Stanton, sister of the bride, as the bridesmaid. After the ceremony a wedding repast was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Boucher. Mr. and Mrs. Cox will make their home in this city.

Louis Joseph Boucher, the father of Albert Joachim Boucher. Photo courtesy of Warren Rheinschmidt.

Louis Joseph Boucher, the father of Albert Joachim Boucher.

The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Monday, May 13, 1929

Deceased As Young Man Held Position Of Head Sawyer In Upham Mill

Louis Joseph Boucher, one of the earliest settlers of the city, said to have been here before any railroad pierced this community, passed away at St. Joseph's hospital at 8:25 Sunday evening, following an operation performed April 19 last. The cause of death was given as a complication of ailments. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery beside the remains of his wife, who died Jan. 20, 1910.

Native Of Canada

Mr. Boucher was a native of Canada, where he was born Nov. 7, 1847, at St. Ambrois Kildare, Province of Quebec. He came to this country when a boy and for some time piloted logs and lumber rafts down the Wisconsin river, headquartering at Mosinee. At age 22 he returned to his native land, married, and settled with his wife on a farm near the community of his birth.

Worked In Upham Mill

Some 50 years ago, he, accompanied by his wife and five children, returned to Wisconsin and located at Auburndale, where he worked for a short in the Connor saw mill and then moved to this city. In his early years here he served as a head-sawyer in the Upham mill. Later he ran a milk line and conducted a meat, flour, and feed business, and operated a farm about a mile north of the city about 30 years. Upon his retirement from farming in 1910, he moved back to this city, some months later. Eleven of his 12 children are left to mourn his loss. They are Napoleon, Ashland; Mrs. Arthur Ladner and Mrs. Clark Burgett, Anacortes, Wash.; Mrs. Joseph Schaefer, Fenwood; Wilford, town of Eau Pleine, Marathon county; Mrs. Jacob Kaige, Portland, Oregon; Albert, Marshfield; Edward, Wheelock, N.D.; Frank, Ebbe; Mrs. Frank Duvall, Riplinger; Lawrence, state of Washington: He also leaves one brother who lives in New Mexico.

The Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland, CA, Saturday, June 15, 1929

PERSONALS

Mrs. A. J. Boucher of Marshfield, Wisconsin, has arrived here to be at the bedside of her mother, Mrs. George Hollingshead, who is ill in the Woodland Clinic. Mrs. Boucher has not seen her mother and father in 27 years. The visitor here is a sister of Mrs. Ina Bowen, Mrs. Nell Plumtree, Mrs. Emma Mayfield, W. A., G. W. and John Hollingshead of Woodland.

The Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland, CA, Tuesday, August 6, 1929

DEATH TAKES WELL KNOWN RESIDENT

Mrs. Emma J. Hollingshead died Monday evening at 6:45 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. L. Bowen, 811 Second street. She succumbed following a stroke of paralysis. Ill for several months, Mrs. Hollingshead seemed to be showing gradual improvement. Recently she underwent an operation. Born in Fon du Lac, Wisconsin, December 24, 1866, Mrs. Hollingshead was 63 years of age. She was the head of a family of seven children, 23 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hollingshead was well known and highly respected in the city. She had been a resident of Woodland for the past nine years and during that time she had made many friends. The following relatives survive: J. W. Hollingshead, the widower; Mrs. J. A. Boucher of Marshville, Wisconsin, Mrs. M. L. Bowen of Woodland, Mrs. Nellie Plumtree of Woodland, Mrs. Ray Mayfield of Woodland, daughters; George W. Hollingshead, Jr., of Woodland, John Hollingshead of Woodland,  W. A. Hollingshead of Woodland, sons. Five brothers and three sisters also survive. They are William Shidell, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, John Shidell of Portland, Oregon, Wallace and Dixon Shidell of Wisconsin, James Shidell of South Dakota. The sisters are Mrs. John Becker of Rudolph, Wisconsin, Mrs. Matt Paulson and Mrs. Charles Shorrey of Schofield, Wisconsin. Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed by the Krellenberg company.

The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Wednesday, June 11, 1941

Myrtle Cox, 32, Marshfield, was granted a divorce on counter claim grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment brought against her by her husband, Earl D. Cox, also of Marshfield. Custody of two children, ages 9 and 12, was given to the mother, and a division of property, and alimony and support money were ordered. The couple were married here, March 5, 1928, Atty. R. R. Williams represented the plaintiff and Atty. Fred A. Rhyner the defendant.

The WWII Draft Registration Report taken in 1942 shows Albert Joewaukin Boucher, age 61, born January 31, 1881, in Wood Co., WI, is living at 118 Housh St., West Riverside, Riverside Co., CA.

The Riverside Daily Press, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA, Tuesday, October 20, 1942

Vital STATISTICS

DIVORCES GRANTED

Albert J. Boucher vs. Sadie J. Boucher, interlocutory decree.

The Riverside Daily Press, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA, Thursday, June 22, 1944

WANTED to rent 2 - or 4 - roomed house. Write Albert Boucher, 118 Housh St., West Riverside.

The Press-Tribune, Roseville, Placer Co., CA, Friday, August 15, 1952

PERSONALS

Mrs. Myrtle Barclay and son, Paul, and Patsy Nichols, all from Richmond, are visiting here with the former's brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Melton Boucher of Cook avenue. Mrs. Barclay is here to attend the wedding of her niece, Miss Shirley Boucher, to Charlie Joe Stewart, which will take place at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, August 16, in Friends Community church.

The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, Tuesday December 25, 1956

DEATHS

BOUCHER - In Sacramento, December 23, 1956, Albert J. Boucher of Modesto, husband of Sarah of Wisconsin, father of Melton of Citrus Heights, Washington and Mrs. Haziel Parmelee of Wisconsin, Mrs. Myrtle Myrtle Barclay of Richmond, brother of Frank, Wilfred and Mrs. Stella Duvall of Wisconsin, Lawrence and Mrs. Louise Burgett of Washington and Mrs. Annie Kaegle of Oregon; a native of Wisconsin, aged 75 years. Funeral service will be held at 2 PM tomorrow in the Lambert Funeral Home in Roseville, Placer County - Funeral services for Albert J. Boucher, 75, will be held at 2 PM tomorrow in the Lambert Funeral Home in Roseville, Placer County.

The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, Tuesday December 25, 1956

Albert J. Boucher

CITRUS HEIGHTS - Funeral services for Albert J. Boucher, 75, will be held at 2 PM tomorrow in the Lambert Funeral Home in Roseville, Placer County. He died Sunday in a Sacramento hospital. Boucher, native of Wisconsin, was a retired carpenter and was a resident of Modesto. He was in Citrus Heights to visit his son, Melton.

The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Wednesday December 26, 1956

City Briefs

FORMER RESIDENT - Albert J. Boucher, 75, a former Marshfield resident, died Dec. 23 at Citrus Heights, Calif., according to word received here today.

Sarah Jane "Sadie" Hollingshead and Elizabeth L. Holeton, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, about 1960.

Sarah Jane "Sadie" Hollingshead, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, about 1960.

Washington Edward Boucher, about 1960.

The Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, Tuesday, June 10, 1967

Short News

IN HOSPITAL - Mrs. Sadie Boucher, of Colonial Manor, entered Memorial Hospital Monday for treatment.

The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Monday, July 3, 1967

Mrs. S. Boucher Dies at Age 84

Mrs. Sadie Boucher, Wausau, mother of Washington Boucher,

609 W. Fourth St., Marshfield, died of a stroke at 7 a.m. today in Wausau Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient the past two weeks. She was 84 years of age. Services have been set for 11 a.m. Thursday at the Rembs Chapel in Marshfield. The Rev. Marlin Smith of the First Methodist Church, will officiate, and burial will be made in Hillside cemetery here. Friends may call at the funeral home here beginning Wednesday noon. The former Sadie Hollingshead was born in Carson township, Portage County, Wisconsin, April 23, 1883. She received her education in Portage schools and was married in Marshfield in 1899 to Albert J. Boucher, who preceded her in death about 10 years ago. The couple lived in this city until 1934, when they moved to Wausau. Mrs. Boucher was a member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons, Washington Boucher, Marshfield, and Melton G. Boucher, Citrus Heights, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Hazel) Parmelle, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Myrtle Barkclay, Richmond, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Walkmeister, Sacremento, Calif., and Mrs. Emma Mayfield, Woodland, Calif.; a brother, John Hollingshead, California; 16 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, a daughter, and seven brothers and sisters.

The Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, Monday, July 3, 1967

Mrs. Sadie Boucher

Mrs. Sadie Boucher, 84, 116 S. First Ave., died at 7 a.m. at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday at Rembs Chapel, Marshfield. The Rev. Marlin Smith, pastor of First Methodist Church, will officiate and burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 o'clock noon Wednesday at Rembs Funeral Home. Mrs. Boucher was born April 23, 1883, in Portage County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Hollingshead. She married Albert J. Boucher on May 19, 1902 in Marshfield. In 1934 she moved to Wausau. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Wausau. Survivors include two sons, Washington, Marshfield, and Milton, Cypress Heights, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Paramella, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Myrtle Barklay, Richmond, Calif.; one brother, John, California, two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Walkmeister, Sacramento, Calif., and Mrs. Emma Mayfield, Woodland, Calif.; 16 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.

The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Friday, May 27, 1977

Washington E. Boucher

Services for Washington E. Boucher, 70, Route 2, Spencer, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Alban's Episcopal Church. Mr. Boucher died at 2:10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital, where he had been admitted May 18. Death was attributed to heart failure. Officiating will be the Rev. John T. Splinter, rector. Cremation will take place following the services. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday and on Monday until service time at the Rembs/Kundinger Chapel, where an Elks Lodge of Sorrow will be at 8 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Boucher was born Feb. 15, 1907, at Anacortes, Wash., and came to Marshfield with his parents when he was 3. He attended local public schools, graduating in 1925 from the former McKinley High School. Following graduation, he worked in Phillips for a telephone company and in Stevens Point and Ripon for radio repair shops. From 1928 to 1945, he was in the employ of the former Marshfield Telephone Co. and was serving in the capacity of assistant wire chief when he left the firm in 1945 to go into business for himself. He then established the Boucher Radio and TV Service at 107 W. Third St. and continued to own and operate the business until 1971, when he retired and moved to Route 2, Spencer. His son, Guy A. Boucher, purchased the business in 1971 and continues to operate it at the present location. Mr. Boucher was active in the Boy Scouts for many years and was a member of St. Alban's Episcopal Church, the United Commercial Travelers, Eau Pleine Boat Club, Elks Lodge and Eagles Lodge. He also entered city politics in 1956 and 1960 a a candidate for alderman of the Third Ward. On May 18, 1935, at St.. Alban's Episcopal Church, he married the former Ruth E. Ingham, who survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Burnell (Ruth Ann) Stolzman, Saratoga, Calif., and Mrs. Ray (Sara) Showers, Alberta, Minn.; two sons, Guy A. Boucher, Marshfield, and Capt. Douglas W. Boucher, Ent Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Haziel) Parmelee, Phillips, and Mrs. Myrtle Barclay, Roseville, Calif.; a brother, Melton Boucher, Citrus Heights, Calif., and 18 grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. The family has suggested memorials be given in the name of the Eagles' Max Baer Heart Fund.

The Boucher Radio & TV Store that was begun in 1945 by Washington E. Boucher, and then sold in 1971 to his son, Guy A. Boucher. Guy retired in 2018.

The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Thursday, December 26, 1985

Hildegard Boucher

EDGAR - Mrs. Melton (Hildegard A.) Boucher, 70, Citrus Heights, Calif., a native of Edgar, died Dec. 13 in California. A memorial service has held Dec. 17 at the Trinity Episcopal Church, Folsom, Calif. The Rev. J. Ogden officiated. A private interment will be held later. The former Hildegard Specht attended school in Marshfield. She was married to Melton Boucher July 12, 1933. They moved with their family to Richmond, Calif. in 1945. In 1950, they moved to Citrus Heights. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Melton Jr., Oroville, Calif., and Jon, Galt Calif.; three daughters, Jean Brown, Oroville, Mariese Stoneman, Cabot, Ark., and Shirley Stewart, Roseville; two sisters, Gladys Radlinger, Anaheim, Calif., and Bernice Voight, Chili; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Wednesday, May 13, 1987

Melton G. Boucher

Memorial services were held April 30, in Roseville, Calif., for former Marshfield resident, Melton G. Boucher, 76, who died April 27. Burial was in Citrus Heights, Calif. Mr. Boucher was the son of Albert J. and Sadie Boucher, and attended Marshfield schools. He married Hildegard Specht, and she predeceased him. He worked as an electrician in the Marshfield area until moving to California in 1943. Surviving are two sons, Melton Jr. of Oroville, Calif., and John Pierre of Lodi, Calif.; three daughters, Shirley Stewart of Roseville, Jean Carol Brown of Oroville, and Mariese Hazel Stineman of Cabot, Kan.; two sisters, Haziel Parmelee of Waupaca, and Myrtle Barclay of Rocklin; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Besides his wife, he was predeceased by his parents, a sister, June Parks, and a brother, Washington.

The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, Tuesday, March 8, 1994

BARCLAY I, PAUL W.

Born January 16, 1945. Died November 30, 1993. Survived by his wife Lillian E. Barclay, son Walter J. Barclay, Paul W. Barclay II, his mother, Myrtle Barclay, daughters, Mrs. Karen Pruitt, Mrs. Beverly Hancock, Miss Barbara J. Peterson, sister Jane Dean, and brother Earl Cox. Memorial services were held in December. Donations to the Salvation Army, Sacto.