Pamela "Pam" Ann Boucher

Pamela Ann Boucher left this world on Monday, February 20th, surrounded by her loving family and many close friends. Pam was born in Wichita, Kansas to James Richard Brooks and Wilma Elaine Brooks (née Caudell) on July 3, 1962. She was the eldest of the three children and took her role as big sister very seriously - always watching over her younger siblings, Jay and Sherri. Moving often due to their father’s career, the family resided briefly in places including Bronson, Newton and Kingman, but finally settled in Atlanta, KS where Pam graduated from Central High School. She later went on to attain her associate degree from Butler County Community College. In her youth, Pam was active in band, choir and her church and forged many lifelong friendships. On June 18, 1983, Pam married Jack C. Boucher at the Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine, KS. Together they had two children, Chelsea and Ryan. Pam thoroughly enjoyed being a mother and homemaker and took great pride in nurturing her young family. Pam was known for her hospitality and her homestyle cooking. She always remembered a guest’s favorite dish and would make it especially for them. Her home was often the central gathering place for friends and extended family. She truly enjoyed hosting people, showing her love by providing a welcoming environment full of good food, love, laughter, and music. She was also known as the family historian and her extensive memory of stories and events will be deeply missed. Pam was born with a servant’s heart, and it came naturally to her to give back to others and her community. She volunteered at Maize Elementary School as a Reading Paraprofessional, was a Sunday School teacher at her church, assisted at her grandchildren’s pre-schools, led Bible Club for all ages, and volunteered at Awana Club. Pam was also blessed with a beautiful singing voice and could play the piano by ear. She often put her musical gifts to use by singing hymns and other old, beloved songs at local retirement homes, bringing great joy to the residents there. In addition to serving her community in physical ways, Pam was known as a woman of God and a prayer warrior. Faith was the corner stone of her life. She was a true believer in the power of prayer and the study of Scripture. Her thoughts and actions were always for others, and she prayed for her family and friends every day. Pam’s selflessness of spirit was demonstrated in her final day on earth, as she was an organ donor and gave of herself in the truest sense of the word so that others could live. Pam’s gift has already saved the lives of five people. In recent years, Pam was blessed with four grandchildren: Everly, Jack, Reese, and Kate. The children were the joy of her life, and she relished her role as “Gammy,” spending as much time as possible with them. They made many wonderful memories together, making cookies, swimming, reading, and singing. Pam also enjoyed traveling and was blessed to go to such places as France, Italy, Switzerland, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Normandy Beach to honor the fallen WWII soldiers. She went on several cruises and has traveled to many states across the country, visiting family and friends. The last trip she took was with her extended family to Breckenridge, Colorado where her grandchildren had their first ski lesson, and her family will always cherish this memory. Pam’s primary focus in life was her faith and her family. Her deep and abiding love didn’t just extend to her husband, children, and grandchildren, but also to her brother and sister and her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. She was very involved in the lives of her loved ones, taking great interest in their achievements - often acting as a prayer advocate and enthusiastic cheerleader. Proverbs says, “If you can find a truly good wife, she is worth more than precious gems.” Pam exemplified this every day by continuously caring for her husband, family, and community. She was a good steward of the material blessings she was given on earth and used her gifts in the service of others. She was truly a servant of God and a woman of strength and dignity. “Charm can be deceptive, and beauty doesn’t last, but a woman who fears and reveres God shall be greatly praised. Praise her for the many fine things she does. These good deeds of hers shall bring her honor and recognition from even the leaders of nations.” Pam is survived by her husband of 39 years, Jack C. Boucher; son Ryan Boucher and wife Annie of Wichita, KS and their children Everly, Jack, daughter Chelsea Haley and husband Eric and their daughter, Kate also of Wichita, KS; siblings: Jay Brooks and wife, Catherine of Tulsa, OK and Sherri Oliver and husband Mike of Harmony, NC. She is also survived by siblings-in-law, many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. Pam was preceded in death by her parents, James Richard Brooks, and Wilma Elaine Brooks.*************************************************************************************In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Rett Syndrome Research Trust. Your donations will go to research for finding a cure for Rett in honor of Pam’s granddaughter.Rett Syndrome Research Trust 67 Under Cliff Road Trumbull, CT 06611www.reverserett.org/donate