James Fred Boutin, 73

James Fred Boutin, 73, of Clark Fork, Idaho, died Monday, Oct 12, 2009, at his home following a valiant battle with cancer.

He was born June 28, 1936 in Winchester, Conn., the son of Lewis and Mary Boutin.  He was raised in Winsted, Conn., and graduated from high school there.

He later served in the U.S. Army. After his honorable discharge he began a career as a technician in the nuclear industry. His occupation took him all over the United States. 

He married his wife Jan and they celebrated 40 years of marriage before her death in 1992. After Jan’s death, he lived with his dear friend, Bobby Wales, until her death in April 2008. He has lived in Clark Fork since the early 1980s.

He is survived by three sisters, Ginger Chatfield, Mildred Hubbard, and Shirley Veronesi, all of Winsted, Conn.; a brother, Joseph Boutin of Punta Gorda, Fla.; numerous nieces and nephews; and by many friends, including Carol Halkyard and Bill and Donna Harp of Clark Fork.

Private services will be held at a later time.

Family and friends are invited to sign Jim’s online guest book at www.coffeltfuneral.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Coffelt Funeral Service of Sandpoint, Idaho.