Marion Boucher (Travica)

Marion Boucher (Travica) was a remarkable woman who touched many lives with her kindness, generosity, and faith. She passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024, at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of love and service.

Marion was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, on March 20, 1938, to Eli and Sylvia Travica of Bovey, MN. She grew up in a close-knit family with two brothers, Ted and Michael. She graduated from Greenway High School (Coleraine, MN) in 1956 and pursued her dream of working for the FBI as a secretary in Washington, DC. There, she met her lifelong husband, Edward Boucher, who was in the Army. They married on June 10, 1961, in Denver, Colorado. They raised their two children, John and Ashley in a loving, fun and caring home.

Marion was a devoted wife and mother who supported her husband and children in their endeavors. She also worked for Martin Marietta as a secretary for 15 years, demonstrating her professionalism and dedication. She was a proud grandmother to three beautiful grandchildren, Isabella, Lila, and Kade, whom she loved and adored. She enjoyed spending time with them, baking them cookies and cinnamon rolls.

Marion's passion in life was her family, her church, baking, and hospitality. She was a faithful member of the Family Worship Center in Littleton, Colorado, until 2020, when she and her husband moved to Montrose, Colorado. She and Ed became members of Crossroads Church of Montrose, where they continued to serve the Lord and the community. Marion had a gift of hospitality and welcomed everyone into her home with a warm smile and a delicious meal. She was known for her amazing lemon bars, cinnamon rolls, and cakes, which she generously shared with her friends and neighbors. She also had a heart for missions and supported various ministries around the world.

Marion was a woman of grace, strength, and courage, who faced the challenges of life with a positive attitude and a trusting faith. She was an inspiration to many and a blessing to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Edward, of nearly 63 years; her son, John, and his wife, Tracy, and their two daughters, Isabella (20) and Lila (17); and her daughter, Ashley, and son-in-law, Dean, and their son, Kade (12). She is also survived by her two brothers, Ted Travica (Mary) from Minnesota and Michael Travica (Gloria) from Missouri.

Memorial services will take place on May 18, 2024 at 11:00 am at Family Worship Center in Littleton, CO. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to HopeWest or the charity of your choice in Marion's honor.