Obituary of Melvin Boudrie

February 27, 1956 - September 25, 2013 Melvin "Boud" Joseph Boudrie was born in Monroe, Michigan on February 27, 1956. He was one of seven children born from the union of the late Melvin H. Boudrie and Nancy Pickard. Boud was a well renowned local mechanic, supporting himself as an employee of Jack's Lawn Service. He was a hard worker who had a special passion for wrenching on cars and dabbled in carpentry, home repair, and remodeling. The old adage "jack of all trades, master of none" was words that he lived by. Boud was also an outdoorsman; enjoying hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley. He was also a family man who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and appreciated bonfires, cookouts, and other family pastimes. Boud would lend a helping hand to friends and family alike. He could be stubborn at times and he was not afraid to speak his mind. Boud had a keen sense of humor, loved to crack jokes and had the ability to make a bad situation better. He was especially good at aggravating or pestering those around him. Boud had a special relationship with "Buck", his Golden Labrador and recently rekindled his romance with his high school sweetheart. Melvin "Boud" Joseph Boudrie, age 57 of Erie, passed away unexpectedly at 1:44pm, Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. In addition to his grandparents, his passing was preceded by; his father; two brothers: Thomas and John Boudrie; and three nephews: Calub Williams, Steven Boudrie, and Jax Campbell. To cherish his memory he leaves his mother; two sons: Jon Boudrie and Joseph Boudrie; two daughters: Melissa Boudrie and Jody Boudrie; two brothers: Joe and Mike Boudrie; three sisters: Heather (Scott) Clark, Dawn (Rutherford and Cheryl (Kenneth) DuVall; nine grandchildren: Noah, Owen, Logan, Joseph, Breanna, Brooklyn, Kaylee-Jean, Danika, and Michael McNally Jr.; many nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews. Friends may gather from 2pm till 8 pm on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of His Life will take place on Monday at 11am, with Pastor Tony Lynn of Raisinville Baptist Church officiating. Procession will follow to St. Joseph Cemetery for burial. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested to the family. Online guests may leave words of inspiration, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com selecting the Online Tributes page.