Doris S. Bouchard

DORIS SAMS BOUCHARD, age 92, of Birmingham died peacefully at her residence on August 9, 2018. Doris was born on June 20, 1926 in Bay City, MI, daughter of the late William and Erilla Sams. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Donald Bouchard, as well as sons Donald Bouchard,II and Jeffrey Bouchard.

Doris is survived by her son Sheriff Michael (Pam) Bouchard; grandchildren Donald Bouchard,III, Rebecca Bouchard Townsend, Colin Bouchard, Jordan Bouchard, Kyle Bouchard, Travis Bouchard, Mikayla Bouchard, Michael Bouchard,II, and Jacob Bouchard; and great grandchild Grayson Townsend.

Doris was a gentle and classy lady, with a penchant for making everyone laugh. She was a member of the Junior League and Northbrook Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir. A voracious reader, she also loved musicals and classic movies, especially “Gone with the Wind.” Doris was the last of the finishing school generation, having attended Stephens College in Columbia, MO. She then attended the University of Michigan, joined Chi Omega sorority and graduated in 1948.

Doris traveled the world and made a wonderful group of friends, but she most enjoyed spending time with her family. Affectionately known as “Grandma Doe” to her grandchildren, she would often sing them “Won’t You Come Over to My House."

Private family services and entombment were held at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Southfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 25200 Telegraph Rd, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033. Arrangements in care of Pixley Funeral Home, Rochester. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.pixleyfuneral.com Known for her attention to detail, if there was a typo in this obituary Grandma Doe would have fixed it. She will be greatly missed.