James L. Boudreau, age 93, of Bradford Villa, formerly of Steffenville, MO, died on Saturday, July 30, 2011 in the Villa. He was born on October 6, 1917 in Ewing, MO the son of John Emmett & Olivia (Cason) Boudreau. He married Rebecca Warden in June of 1942 in Trenton, MO. She survives.

Mr. Boudreau owned and operated a Farm Supply & Fertilizer Business in Steffenville, for 25 years. Afterwards he was with the University of Missouri Department of Agriculture for 15 years, retiring in 1987. James was on the School Board and was the Secretary/Treasurer of the Steffenville Cemetery for 25 years. With his wife, James organized the “Old Car Touring Club” in 1985 and for several summers toured the United States in antique cars. James & Beco traveled widely in Europe, Africa, Asia, South America, New Zealand and other islands of the South Pacific.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
FOUR CHILDREN: Jim Ann McConaghy and her husband Noel of Belle Plaine, KS; William L. “Pete” Boudreau and his wife Phyllis of Farmington, IA; Marie Brown and her husband Frank of Ewing, MO; and Casey Boudreau of Kansas City, MO
FIVE GRANDCHILDREN: Connie Smith and her husband Chris, Chad Boudreau and his wife Stacey; Angie Appleman and her husband Cam, Jim Brown and Tim Brown.
FOUR GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Quincy Landon Boudreau, Carley Lane Boudreau, Cason James Boudreau and Zeblin Doyle Appleman.
ONE SISTER: June Brenner also survives

James was preceded in death by his parents, a son James Warden Boudreau in infancy; and a brother Robert Boudreau.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A Private family burial will be held at a later date. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.