Albert Guido Bouvier, 94, died peacefully in Price, Utah on April 25, 2021 after a long and vibrant life.
He was born on June 27, 1926 in Cleveland, Utah, the only son of Emil and Palmira (Durand) Bouvier, first generation immigrants from Italy. He was baptized into the Price Community Church in 1929, and graduated from Carbon High School in Price in 1944. Mere days after high school graduation, Albert enlisted in the Navy and proudly served during World War II as a Seaman First Class aboard the USS Register, a high-speed transport ship. Albert was recognized by his superiors for his enthusiasm and work ethic. In June, 1946, he returned from the Navy and immediately started college on the GI bill at Idaho State College in Pocatello, graduating 4 years later with a B.Sc. in Pharmacy. He returned home from Idaho to start his long career as a pharmacist at Kelley Drug in Price. For 47 years, Albert served his community at independent and chain pharmacies throughout Utah and Colorado.
In 1956, Albert married LouDean Bartlett. They shared a 3-month honeymoon traveling Europe and visiting Albert’s many relatives there. They were active members of the United Methodist Church for many years. Together, they raised 4 children and enjoyed being grandparents to their grandchildren. In his retirement years, Albert became passionate about charity work, recognized by Utah’s governor for generously serving for 11 years as a hospice volunteer in the Price community. Albert wielded a mean pool stick, a shark at billiards. Throughout his life, he enjoyed raising vegetables and shared the abundance of his garden and orchard with family, friends and the local foodbank.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents, a baby sister, his beloved wife, and many relatives and friends. He is survived by his 4 children, Dave (Karen) Bouvier, Deb (Ward Olin) Bouvier, Kevin (Kim) Bouvier, and Lisa (Cody Cronin) Bouvier, his six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The family extends special thanks to Annette and Patrick Dougherty, Travis Wilson and the Symbii Home Health and Hospice staff for the personal care given to Albert in the last year of his life.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (alzfdn.org).
Funeral service, Tuesday, April 27, 2021,1:00 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home (233 East Main Street) in Price. Interment, Price City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.