Desire Jack Bouvet Obituary (1931

Desire "Jack" Bouvet, 74, of Taylorville, IL died at 7:35 am Friday, September 16, 2005 at his residence. He was born February 13, 1931 in Tovey, IL the son of Desire and Minnie McComb Bouvet. On November 22, 1952 he married Darlene Gobel at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylorville. Mr. Bouvet was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, a Navy veteran in the Korean War serving 5 years on the USS Worchester. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, former member of the American Legion, a very active member of A.A. for 18 1/2 years, and a member of U.M.W.A. Local 9819. He had been a coal miner with Peabody and Freeman for 39 years, retiring on April 30, 1992. Mr. Bouvet attended Tovey Grade School and graduated two years ago from Kincaid High School when they recognized the classmates that left school for the war. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Bouvet of Taylorville, Sons: David Bouvet of Taylorville, IL and Tim Bouvet and wife Jill of Mahomet, IL, Daughter-in-law: Amy Bouvet of Belleville. Brothers: Gene Bouvet and wife Phyllis of Tovey and Carmen Bouvet and wife Sheryl of Taylorville and Sister, Marilyn Blakey and husband Don of Las Vegas, NV. 2 Grandsons: Jonathan Bouvet and Darren Bouvet both of Mahomet and step-granddaughter: Lauren Dutkanych of Belleville. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 son Terry Bouvet in 1999, 1 brother and 4 sisters. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at McClure Funeral Home with Father Alan Hunter officiating. Burial will be in Glenhaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Taylorville, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Monday, September 19, 2005 in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Christian County YMCA, 900 McAdam Drive, Taylorville, IL 62568.