Patricia Bousquet

Patricia Bousquet - 01/31/2003 Patricia Bousquet - 01/31/2003 PATRICIA W. BOUSQUET IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Patricia Wright Bousquet, 70, of Idaho Falls, died January 30, 2003, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born December 31, 1932, in Pike County, Arkansas, to Richard Franklin Wright and Lottie McNair Wright. Her family later moved to California where she graduated from Wilson High School in Long Beach. She served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean Conflict as a Seaman Apprentice. On March 8, 1952, she married Charles Eugene Bousquet in Yuma, Arizona. She was a wife, mother, bookkeeper, and a sales associate at Mervyns Department Store. She was raised in the Episcopal church and enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting, and beadwork. She had been a Boy Scout Leader and an assistant Girl Scout Leader. She also had many duties with the California Indian Hobbyist Association. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren, Jessica Marie Bousquet and Nicholas Alexander Varisco. Surviving are:Husband: Charles Bousquet, Idaho Falls, IDDaughter: Theresa “Terry” M. Bousquet, Idaho Falls, IDSon: Richard “Rick” J. Bousquet, Lemoore, CADaughter: Elizabeth “Suzie” S. Bousquet, Rigby, IDSister: Frances E. Wright, Long Beach, CASister: M. Margaret Clements, Long Beach, CA2 GrandchildrenShe was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m Tuesday, February 4, 2003, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave., with Reverend Michael Kennedy of Trinity United Methodist Church, officiating. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team. My condolences and sympathy to Chuck, Terry, Rick, & Suzie. I don't know of anything to say or do that would help ease the pain from your loss, but I am glad I knew her and that she made a great influence in my life. "Mom" Bousquet was my second mom. She was also "Mom" to many others (It was sometimes difficult hearing others call her mom. I got jealous at times but soon realized it was just her nature to be the mother influence to so many). Pat took me in and helped out as my own mother was very sick and not able to do the things with me she wanted. Pat gave me my first pair of Levis. I felt like a son to her and Chuck and a brother to the rest of the family. Pat and I had many long talks about just about everything. She was always ready to help; just point here in the direction you want and she did it. Pat made my first pair of moccasins. She worked very hard on them. The more she beaded the more the leather stretched. By the time they were done, I could have put both feet in the same shoe. They were beautiful. Pat was quite the seamstress as well. She made patches on her sewing machine for Girl Scouts and she made Straight Dance ribbons; several sets at a time. She made a great set for me.The Bousquet name is synonamous with hospitality. She always made me and others welcome. She would say hi in English, Japanese, or Italian. It was always comfortable around Pat and the rest of the family. She made it that way.I will miss Pat. Bill Wantz Posted by Bill Wantz @ 02/04/2003 11:21 AM MST You are in our hearts and prayers. Pat was a brave and courageous woman, and a real sweetheart too. I know the sorrow you feel, but also know that Pat has left all the pain behind and is in a better place. I hope knowing that she does not suffer anymore will give you peace. Her spirit will be with you always. We love you all,Beverly and Shannon Guthrie Posted by Beverly & Shannon @ 02/04/2003 07:59 AM MST At a time like this, there is not much anyone can say or do to lessen the pain. But Ron and I are praying that God will blanket you all with his love and comfort in the days ahead. I have many fond memories of Aunt Pat -- teaching me how to count to 10 in Japanese...showing me how to make real Italian pizza...and her laugh that was always so easy to come. She fought against so many odds through these last years, and left this earth as I remember her -- quietly, and I'm sure smiling on the inside. Our love and prayers to Uncle Chuck, Terry, Rick and Suzie. Love,Peggy and Ron Posted by Peggy @ 02/03/2003 01:17 PM MST Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond's gift of snow, I am the sunlight on ocean waves, I am the autumn's gentle rain, When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush, Of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night, Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die.Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Posted by Dolores (Lily Bousquet's daughter)& Don Mercure @ 02/02/2003 04:05 PM MST As members of the Bousquet/Roberts family, we will keep Pat and her family in our thoughts and prayers. Our condolences go out to you all. Posted by Rita Roberts & Cookie Roberts Atkerson @ 02/02/2003 03:45 AM MST We send all of you our sympathy & prayers. I know she will be missed. She fought a brave battle. Here is a poem: God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you & whispered, "Come with Me" With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating,hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove, he only takes the best.All our love. Lee & Linda Posted by Lee & Linda Downard @ 02/01/2003 01:49 PM MST I want all of you to know that my heart hurts with you. Mom sends her love along with Frances and they both would like to be there but with Frances just home from the hospital herself Mom can not leave her alone. Pleae know that our prayers are with you all. Marsha Posted by Marsha Ahrens @ 02/01/2003 12:44 AM MST If you would like to offer your condolences fill in the form below. Name E-Mail Message [ Previous Obituary - Bill Isaacs | Current Obituary | Next Obituary - Garrett Somsen ]