June 2nd, 1955 - September 25th, 2014
Judy Anne Bouchard peacefully passed away at the Moosomin Health Centre on September 25, 2014 at the age of 59.
Judy was raised in Redvers by Emil and Marion Dangstorp. Emil believed in earning his keep by using his own two hands while Marion believed one could use their mind to accomplish anything. Judy learned the value of hard work as she worked with her family in the restaurant, on the farm and around the house.
After she obtained her high school diploma Judy attended University of Saskatchewan earning a degree in Education. Her first job was in the town of Storthoaks, Sask. She taught there for 24 years. The remaining 13 years of her career were spent in Redvers, Sask. During her 37 years as a teacher and administrator she was also a mother of 3 children, an understanding farmers wife, and an active contributor to the community. She managed ball teams, organized functions, and coached many school sports.
It wasn鈥檛 easy to find time for herself or to have hobbies. Nevertheless, she enjoyed many sports and to be involved was a treat for her. In her spare time she enjoyed reading, crafts, cooking, and shopping for gifts. Judy鈥檚 house was a botanist鈥檚 dream. She had a green thumb and could bring any plant back to life. Judy enjoyed clothing, and she barely wore the same outfit more than twice. She loved music and played at many church services and weddings in her earlier years.
Judy loved her family and enjoyed attending family functions. Family was everything to her. She was there to listen, be supportive and her advice was always valued. She will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
The memory of Judy will be forever cherished by her husband Marcel Bouchard of Fertile; children: Krista (Brad) Naviaux of Redvers and their children, Braden, Jada and Draven, Kiley Bouchard of Redvers and Konner Bouchard of Fertile; father Emil Dangstorp of Redvers; siblings: Brian (Gail) Dangstorp of Redvers, Karen Barth of Regina, Deryl (Laurie) Dangstorp of Regina and Ole Kenneth (Georgia) Dangstorp of Alameda; father-in-law Alfred Bouchard; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Marilynn (Fabien) Garnier of Redvers, David (Gisele) Bouchard of Fertile, Brenda Lemieux (Blaine LaBatte) of Alida and Valerie (Robert) Hansen of Redvers, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her grandparents, Ole & Emilienne Dangstorp and John & Birdie Reid; mother Marion Dangstorp; mother-in-law Cornelia Bouchard and brothers-in-law, Greggery Bouchard and Clement Lemieux.
A Celebration of Judy鈥檚 Life was held on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Redvers Recreation Centre. Rev. Michelle Moore officiated. Interment will take place at the Fertile Cemetery at a later date. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Redvers.
The following is a poem that mom truly believed in and tried to live her life by everyday.
Follow Your Destiny, Wherever It Leads You
There comes a time in your life when you realize that if you stand still, you will remain at this point forever.
You realize that if you fall and stay down, life will pass you by.
Life鈥檚 circumstances are not always what you might wish them to be. The pattern of life does not necessarily go as you plan. Beyond any understanding, you may at times be led in different directions that you never imagined, dreamed, or designed. Yet if you had never put any effort into choosing a path or tried
to carry out your dream,
then perhaps you would have no direction at all.
Rather than wondering about or questioning the direction your life has taken, accept the fact that there is a path before you now. Shake off the 鈥渨hys鈥� and 鈥渨hat if鈥檚鈥� and rid yourself of confusion. Whatever was 鈥� is in the past. Whatever is 鈥� is what鈥檚 important. The past is a brief reflection. The future is yet to be realized. Today is here.
Walk your path one step at a time 鈥� with courage, faith and determination. Keep your head up and cast your dreams to the stars. Soon your steps will become firm and your footing will be solid again. A path that you never imagined will become the most comfortable direction you could have ever hoped to follow.
Keep your belief in yourself and walk into your new journey. You will find it magnificent, spectacular,
and beyond your wildest imaginings.
