J. Thomas Bouchard

Beloved community member formerly of Litchfield

J. Thomas (""Tom"") Bouchard passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on July 27, 2018. Born in Los Angeles, CA on July 10, 1940, Tom attended Loyola High School and Loyola Marymount University, earning his Bachelor's degree in 1962.

Tom leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Michele. He was a very devoted father to his five daughters: Jeanne LaVake (Mark) of Carlsbad, CA; Claire Bouchard of Fort Collins, CO; Amy Berning (Rich) of Albany, NY; Megan Cope of Highlands Ranch, CO; and Nicole Debrovner (John) of Evergreen, CO. In addition to his five daughters, Tom leaves behind 13 beloved grandchildren, as well as his sister, Mary Clare Zovich of San Luis Obispo, CA and Ann Westigard of Manhattan Beach, CA.

Tom's career in Human Resources began at Mattel Corp in 1962. He would go on to lead a very successful career as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at United Technologies Corporation in Hartford, CT, US West in Denver, CO and, finally, IBM in Armonk, NY.

After retirement in 2000, Tom continued to be active on several national boards, including Nordstrom Bank, HealthNet and Manpower.

Tom was respected by business colleagues, treasured by friends, and adored by his family. He will be deeply missed by all.

A Catholic mass will be held on Monday August 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd, 2626 E. 7^th Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80206. The family requests donations be made in Tom's name to either Jesuits West (8505 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232), Church of the Good Shepherd (2626 E. 7^th Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80206) or Halcyon Hospice (PO Box 177, Mead, CO 80524).

Funeral Mass: August 6, 2018 10:00 am

Good Shepherd Catholic Church
2626 E. 7th Avenue Parkway
Denver, CO