RUTH BOUCHER obituary

Ruth E. Boucher, 93, of Havre died Sunday, May 7, 2006, at Northern Montana Hospital of natural causes.

Cremation has taken place. Her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with Pastor Michael O'Hearn officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. A fellowship luncheon will be held at the Eagles Club immediately after the service at the graveside.

Ruth was born Sept. 30, 1912, in Hanley Falls, Minn., to Hartvig and Louise (Dons) Christiansen. As a young girl, Ruth moved with her family to Havre and attended Havre Public Schools.

Ruth met Norman Boucher and the couple married July 26, 1930, in Havre. The couple lived in Havre, raising their six children.

Ruth was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a very generous person who always put her family's needs before her own. Ruth enjoyed camping with her family in the Bear Paw Mountains. She enjoyed her flowers, sewing, crocheting and cooking holiday dinners for everyone to attend. Ruth taught her children and grandchildren how to make her Norwegian lefse. Ruth attended many of the dances that Norman played at and enjoyed listening and dancing to the music. Occasionally, Ruth and Norman would host square dancing parties in their basement. Ruth and Norman did some traveling, mostly to see extended family.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 73 years, Norman Boucher, in November of 2004; daughter, Juanita Rodgers; son, Charles Boucher; brothers, Lafe, Carl and Harold Christiansen; sisters, Helga and Hilder; sisters-in-law, Ethel, Rose and Doris Christiansen; sons-in-law, Dean Howard and Melvin Rodgers; great-grandson, Josh Rodgers; and great-great-granddaughter, Shelby Johnson.

Survivors include her children, Lawrence (Rayella) Boucher of Havre, Edward (Beverly) Boucher of Havre, Doris Howard of Auburn, Wash., and Terry (Patricia) Boucher of Havre; 24 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 24 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials in Ruth's honor may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Montana Chapter, 2900 12th Ave. N., Suite 4E, Billings, MT 59101.

Services and arrangements have been entrusted to Holland & Bonine Funeral Home.