Alice Marie Boudrie, 94, of Milan, MI passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, dedicating her life to her family.Born Dec 27. 1925 to Thomas Luke and Lillian Frances (Hanna) Wakeley, and was one of 9 children.She was employed by the State of Michigan for 15 years, retiring in 1985.She married Russell Joseph Boudrie on July 20, 1946 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Monroe, MI. They celebrated 64 years of marriage prior to Russell's death on March 8, 2011. As a couple, they put all their energies into creating a loving home providing for their children. Alice was a strong and courageous woman whose marvelous sense of humor and extreme love of Bingo will provide many memories that will be treasured by her family and friends always.Alice leaves behind one son, Russell (Lynne) Boudrie Jr. and 6 daughters. Linda (the late Robert) Graczyk of Knoxsville, TN, Barbara (Francis) Laura of Brownstown, MI, Patricia (Earl) Wells of Milan, MI, Catherine (the late Patrick) Liedel of Monroe, MI, Deborah (Jim) Dawes of Newport, MI, and Theresa (Robert) Hill of New Boston, MI. She also had the great joy of 17 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, and a very special niece Ruth Bruckner of Willis, MI.Besides her beloved husband, Russell, she was preceded into eternal life by daughter Nancy Ann and son Thomas Daniel, 6 brothers and 2 sisters.She will be laid to rest next to Russell at Michigan Memorial Cemetery.The family wishes to thank all those who have shown their love and support through this difficult time and to remind them that a Mother's love warms the heart of her children forever.Thank you Mom
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Cathy, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom..It must have been priceless to enjoy her for such a long time while more heart breaking to say goodbye. My prayers and love to you. Dar. Darlene Dever
Dear extended family, Cindy and I offer our sincere condolences on the loss of your treasured Alice. As my sister, Mary Jane (Wakeley) Schofield, has said, we were so pleased when Alice and Russ were able to join us for the Centennial Farm 100 Year Celebration in 2009. It is obvious that Alice left a loving legacy and many footprints on the hearts of her adoring family. Consider this a virtual hug to you all. ❤️ Art Wakeley
Dear Boudrie Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She was a sweet soul for sure. Now she rests in the arms of the angels with your Dad, Nancy and Tommy.
Love and prayers,
Sue Westover Sue Westover
I got to know my first cousin Alice, rather remotely, late in both our lives. We never were able,due to ages,and geography, to spend much time together,but I fell in love with her. My brother and I really connected a bit, with her adult children, at the celebration of her twin sister’s life. They were such a closely knit group, that seemed to be enjoying each others’ company , that day, and from then on,it was a connection I wanted to encourage.
I’ve come to value an Ancestry.com connection with one of Alice’s great grandsons, a delightful young man. We share information of our pioneer family and cousins. She and some of her kids, made the trip to our home place, in Grayling,for a Centennial celebration a few years ago , and that was special to all of us. She’d not been back to that place for many years and my brothers and I got to meet part of her family.
We now are the only remaining survivors of this generation of the family..Please let us be connected to the Boudries...
In sympathy and prayers...MaryJane Schofield... MaryJane Schofield
My deepest sympathies, a big loss,
Stay strong!
Karen Hagedon Karen
Sorry for your loss. I went to high school with Pat,Nancy and Cathy . Found out many years later that we are related. Sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing also. Sending hugs and prayers for your family. Sandy Amrhein
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