Keith Alan Boucher, 58

‘The Trail Boss’

The most loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Passed away Oct. 18, 2016, in Blanchard, Idaho. He believed in truth, kindness and manners. He was the good guy, the one who could fix or build anything; he was the hero on the white horse! He loved dogs, horses, target practicing and barbecues with friends, but you had to be prepared for lots of cayenne pepper and garlic if he did the cooking.

Born on Aug. 6, 1958, in Salina, Kan., to Bertha and Robert Boucher. He was the youngest of seven children. His father moved the family to Missoula, Mont., to work in the lumber business in 1964. When Keith was 9, the family moved to Elgin, Ore., and the time spent there became Keith’s favorite childhood memories, taking care of cows and riding horses. The family moved back to Missoula in 1968 and then to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in 1975. Keith played varsity football and graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School in 1977 and was offered a scholarship to play for the Grizzlies at the University of Montana in Missoula.

Keith worked the majority of his life installing underground utilities and operating all types of heavy equipment. Keith held certifications in welding, excavating, trenching and Idaho Logging First Aid CPR.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Robert Kotzian.

He is survived by his wife, Julie Boucher and by his children, Christy Swetnam, Brian Boucher and Brigitte Boucher; step-children, Chad Peters and Ashley Peters; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; his brother, Steven Moon; and sisters Vicky Babcock, Keeta Loran and Jana Anderson.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at Real Life Ministries, 1866 N. Cecil Road, Post Falls, Idaho, Building No. 2.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at sherman-knapp.com.