Patricia Bouchard

Patricia (Musgrave) Bouchard (68) of Glen Ellyn, IL passed away at her home September 21. She was born March 3, 1958, in Forest Park, IL to Willburn Musgrave and Betty Jean (Creekmore) Miller. She later married Joseph Busch and had 1 son, Donald J Busch.

Patricia’s youth was spent in the suburbs of Chicago including family homes Forest Park, Lagrange Park and Hillside. She graduated from West Proviso High School June 9, 1976, and continued her education at Triton College in River Grove. She pursued an interest in bookkeeping which she continued up to her retirement. Her first job was payroll at Carson Pirie Scott in the Hillside Mall, followed by a corporate position at S&H Green Stamps of Hillside. Patricia later went on to take over bookkeeping and payroll at Just Manufacturing. It’s there, she later met her husband James Bouchard.

Pat enjoyed many interests including scouring rummage sales, gardening and beekeeping which she’d inherited a love for from her father Wilburn. She was fond of 70’s rock and enjoyed spinning vinyl at the end of a long day. An avid dog lover, her home was never without at least one four-legged friend.

Survivors include son Donald (Kristina) Busch, sisters Victoria (Gary) Rotell, Kristie (Craig) Wind, Grandchildren Joseph Busch II, Emma Busch, nephews Steven and Sean Neice, nieces Ashley and Bailey Wind, stepson Josh Bouchard and grandson Declan Lambert.

She’s preceded in death by father Wilburn Musgrave, mother Betty (Creekmore) Miller, son John Harlin, husband Joseph Busch, husband James Bouchard, nephew Kyle Stotts.