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Timothy Bourgeois Obituary

Employed in the Department of Corrections with Hunt Correctional Center, he died at 6:55 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Ochsner Medical Center. He was 39, a resident of Denham Springs and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at One Life Baptist Church, Port Vincent, on Monday, March 8, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Religious service at the church on Tuesday at 10 a.m., conducted by Brother Frank Valenzano. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park, Denham Springs. Survived by his wife, Debbie Phillips Bourgeois; two daughters, Rachel Marie and Diana Michelle; son, Timothy Ryan Bourgeois; sister, Tabitha Bourgeois; and three grandchildren, Nikolas, Claire and Hannah. Preceded in death by his parents, Clovis J. Bourgeois Jr. and Bobbie Greene Bourgeois. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any Capital One Bank in Timothy Bourgeois' name to defray funeral expenses. Arrangements by Renaissance Services Inc., Gonzales.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 8, 2010.

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Cody & Teffiney Rich

March 2, 2022

I still think of Tim often, especially now that we are working in Baton Rouge. Tim made a big impact in my life and I still miss him and wish I could talk to him

Teffiney Rich

March 2, 2020

to this day I still talk about the events we shared, not only through work but gatherings at ya'lls house, so here's to you Tim, you are and will always be remembered and loved!

Your loviving wife, Debbie

July 6, 2010

Well baby it has been 4 month today and it still isnt any easier ( I doubt it ever will be)... I miss you more and more everyday!!! love ya bunches

Ryan Bourgeois

June 21, 2010

Happy Fathers Day dad, its realy hard with out you here. But this has made me stronger and a better person. I wish you where still here, but atleast your in a better place now, and not in pain any more. I can't wait to see you again daddy. RIP DADDY, I will always love you dady! : )

Ryan Bourgeois

June 20, 2010

Happy Father's Day daddy......I love you!!!!!

Debbie

June 20, 2010

Happy Father's Day my baby.. I will love you always!!!!

Debbie

June 18, 2010

I miss you baby!!!

Debbie, Ryan & Nikolas

April 4, 2010

Happy Easter baby....We misss you and will love you always

Bridget Hoover

March 24, 2010

We love you I Sim and we miss you soooooooo much.

James Lambert

March 22, 2010

Debbie sorry to hear of the loss of Tim. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Stay strong and keep your head up high.

You will never be FORGOTTEN

March 22, 2010

Debbie

March 22, 2010

I love you baby!!!

Misty Boyd

March 21, 2010

My prayers are with your family. You were a awesome person to work for and learn from. I will always remember the things you taught me when I was at Hunt. Although I am not there anymore some of your lessons will follow me through life. I will always remember your crazy antics and how you could always find something crazy or sarcastic to say when we would get upset about something. It always had a way of making whatever it was wrong ok. You touched so many peoples lives through your hard work, dedication and just being who you were. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

Mrs. Debbie my thoughts and prayers are with you always. God bless you and your family. DEFECTO NON OPTIO!! May the peace of God wrap his loving arms around you and give you ultimate peace in your time of sorrow.

your Precious Angel Babydoll

March 19, 2010

It's me again baby. I think you would be sooo proud of me. I am trying to live up to your motto. DEFECTO NON OPTIO. I miss you and will love you always.

Jeff & Rita LeBlanc

March 18, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you...but what will pull you through this difficult time are your wonderful memories with Tim...Take care..

Janine and Neil Campbell

March 18, 2010

Debbie and Ryan

Neil and I both loved Tim for his humor, and more than anything for his ways of giving of his self. No matter how bad I felt, He would always make me smile, or even laugh to the point of tears. I know even to this day he still has my back and he's got yours too. Now you have your very own personal angel to watch over you and Ryan. He will never be forgotten. I pray that God will ease your pain and give you the strength to go forth each day with Faith, Hope and Love. I know that is what Tim would of wanted of you and Ryan both.

Neil and Janine Campbell

Aimee Wilkinson

March 18, 2010

WE MISS YOU ALWAYS! So many years of memories. When I was small you and Ma D always took care of me and now I will help take care of her...so dont worry! Thanks for everything you have done for me.

I love you!

Patti Brister

March 18, 2010

My dear friend, I cannot believe all of this has happened. We grew up together, laughed together, cried together. And even though we spent years apart, when we were reunited it was like we never missed a beat. You brought Debbie, Ryan and Nick into my life and for that I am eternally thankful. I know I will always carry a part of you with me. The Monday prior to you leaving us will be a time that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Sitting with you that day for hours on end, laughing with you, talking about Debbie and the precious hug that we shared when we parted will forever remain in my memory. I watched you walk up 4th street, slowly and turn around and wave again. I can see that in my minds eye. You are missed my precious, precious friend. I wish you were here to see Anna, but I really know that you have already met her. And I know your hand was in it on the day that she was born. I love you, Tim. Always in my heart. DEFECTO NON OPTIO

March 18, 2010

There once was a man we all knew!
He had me so he didnt know what to do!
I kicked him in the shoe and he said boo hoo!
Now I wish I could say I love you!
Ree Ree

March 18, 2010

My Mider Tim! There is not a day that has went by that I dont think about you and wish you could still be here for me, I will never foget those life lessons you taught! You and mom have helped become the woman I am today! I know you would want me to keep my head held high with a smile on my face, so I am doing that for just you! Call me selfish or anything you want but I would trade anything for just one more day with you! I feel alot safer knowing you are in heaven watching over me, you have always been my protector, you stepped into our lives and took us in as we where your on, thank you! I love you and miss ya bunches! Love always Rachel Marie, Ree Ree, Your baby Girl!!!

Anita Boeke

March 17, 2010

Since the day you left I’ve been trying to leave you a
message. Every time I get on facebook my suggestions
say to leave u a message I think I’m trying I’m trying. I
have realized it’s not about my message it’s about yours.
The message you left to all who had the privilege of knowing
u. The message of love, compassion, loyalty, hope etc.
I know talking to u could always put a smile on my face
even when I didn’t feel like smiling. Now Debbie has been
my best friend since we were in Jr. high think u were 7.(sorry I
couldn’t resist) I just want to say thank you for loving her
taking care of her & being there for her. Yes, I know you
think she took care of you & she did she is an amazing
person too. You always bragged about your wife & everybody
knows you LOVE HER, but most importantly she knows. Most
people will never know in 50 yrs. the love the two of you knew
in 16 yrs. I also believe that Ryan has all the back ground
he needs to someday be a wonderful Husband & Father because
of the role model he’s had. To say that you would be proud of him
with how he’s handled things would be an understatement, because
you’ve always been proud of that boy. I’m know the girls have
there memories & as Nik said “he was the best Paw Paw ever”. I
always thought Hunt was lucky to have such a loyal employee like
u who loved his job, but after the wake I saw how much Hunt’s loves
u. My friend I can honestly say you are loved, you’ll be missed, but one
thing you will NEVER BE IS FORGOTTEN.

Love You, Heartbreaker

Debbie Bourgeois

March 17, 2010

I miss you so much....

LAWANDA SCOTT, RN

March 13, 2010

DEBBIE, OVER THE YEARS WE HAVE REALLY CREATED A BOND-JUST LIKE A FAMILY THRU TIM AND HIS SICKNESS. I THANK GOD FOR ALLOWING ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE ABLE TO CARE FOR SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON. WE HAVE HAD MANY TALKS, LAUGHS, ETC ABOUT LOTS OF THINGS AND YOU KNOW I HAD A WAY OF "KEEPING HIM IN LINE" HA HA! I DIDNT WANT TO BELIEVE IT WHEN I HEARD BECAUSE I HAD JUST SEEN HIM A FEW DAYS AGO. HANG IN THERE AND KNOW THAT ONE THING FOR CERTAIN TIM LOVED YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. HE EXPRESSED THAT TO ME SO MANY TIMES. TELL RYAN HIS DAD LOVES HIM. KEEP IN TOUCH. GOD BLESS.

James & Judy

March 12, 2010

To Debbie and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathies. We will always be here for you and family. We will miss TIM. But we will NEVER forget him.

Teffiney & Cody Rich

March 11, 2010

Deb, I am so sorry to hear about Tim, we were once close and over the years have really missed the fun we all had, ya'll made our stay in LA. a fun one. I will never forget all the things we done and all the time we spent together and all those trips me and Tim took while working at hunt. I only wish we would've stayed connected. we will miss him terrebly and i know God will strengthen you and your family through this traggic time. with all our love.

John and Lisa

March 11, 2010

We already miss Tim greatly but knowing he is at peace is a comfort.Debbie,be sure you know ya'll are always in our hearts and prayers.Tim always seemed to be able to make the bleakest situations brighter,and we'll remember him for that gift of wacky humor.

Your Angel Baby Doll (Debbie)

March 10, 2010

Tim I made you a promise that I would be strong. I am trying my best. Ryan has been awesome taking care of me like you asked him to. I will ALWAYS love you, you were my world.

Mercedes Dykes

March 9, 2010

To the Bourgeois family
I am a nurse at EHCC. Lt.Col Bourgeois was a very special person who could always make you smile. Remember that he is in a place where there is no more pain.You are in my prayers.

Randall and Marilyn Villar

March 9, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies, Boo and I worked together at Hunt

Julie & Freddie Hurst

March 8, 2010

To the Bourgeois family,
I worked with Tim many years before I retired from Hunt Correctional Center. He was always a "stand up" guy who always did the right thing. He spoke of his love of his family and was always very fair and professional in his dealings with his fellow employees. Our prayers are with you in your grief. I know he will be missed by his family and friends.

Angel and Jeff Melchior

March 8, 2010

Thoughts and prayers go out to the Bourgeois family. I too along with my husband worked with Lt. Col. Bourgeois and he was one of a kind. He will be greatly missed.

Larry Moses (EHCC-retired)

March 8, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Tim and I worked together at Hunt.

Gene Hill (Retired)

March 8, 2010

My deepest sympathy. I worked with Tim for many years at HCC and he is a true professional. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

March 8, 2010

Debbie , yall came into my life on jan 3,2007 yall are my adopted family yall mean so much to me i didnt know tim real well but he was hannahs grandfater .... i will always keep his memory alive for hannah ...she will know who he was and what she ment to him im so sorry for you lose and i love yall.....

Nyssa Guidry

March 8, 2010

Debbie

May god be with you and your family in this time of sorrow. There is not anymore suffering for Tim. What a heart he had. You will be missed.

~Nyssa Guidry~

The Cochran Family

March 8, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Bourgeois family just trust in god and keep the faith things will get better. Our thoughts and prayers or with you. You will be missed.

Randall Neal (Retired)

March 8, 2010

Dear Bourgeois Family: I, too, have fond memories of Tim. We worked together at Hunt. He was a true professional and an inspiration to all who worked with him. My prayer, for you, is that God will bring you comfort, peace and understanding during this time of grief.

Carol J. Chubb

March 8, 2010

Debbie and family...My prayers are with you at this time. Tim was a very courageous and brave man as he made this journey through many treatments in his hopes of finding a cure or something that would extend his time with his family. His love for you and his family helped keep him strong, especially when times were tough. God will help carry you through this rough patch as he carried Tim. May God bless you and watch over you. Carol Chubb RN, Research, Ochsner

Monique Dabadie

March 8, 2010

I want to express my deepest condolences to the Bourgeois family. I am a nurse at Hunt Correctional and have known Lt. Col Bourgeois for many years. I also have a dgt with cancer so we have exchanged stories and remissions over the years. I will pray for your family. Just realize that he is in a better place now and will no longer suffer. I hope you can find some peace in these words. God bless.

March 8, 2010

We love you so much Tim. I can't even begin to tell you how much we're going to miss you. The kids have spent the last two days reminding me of all of our inside jokes. Dillon keeps saying "I sim...I eats pish" and Justin keeps saying "I dropped my fidget". The kids loved you Tim. You were always so kind and patient with them. I'm not sure what we are going to do with Justin. You were the one and only person that could get through to him. You are his hero. He looked up to you. My promise to you is that I will always be there for your family whenever they need me. I love you Tim.

March 8, 2010

Debbie and family...I am so very sorry for your loss. I too worked with Tim at Hunt. He had such a kind spirit and made us laugh often...Those are the memories I will keep with me.Please throw your burden on God and he will help you. Never does he give us more than we can handle. GOD be with you....I will be praying dor your family.

SGT TAMMY SCOTT

jim tillman

March 8, 2010

I am deeply sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tim & Robin Hooper

March 8, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.

Warden Tim Hooper & Robin

DIAMOND~BOURGEOIS BOSLEY

March 8, 2010

TO MY FAMILY..I AM SORRY FOR THE LOST OF MY { UNCLE TIM }....I AM SENDING MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY WITH LOVE...IM GOING TO MISS HIM....I LOVE YOU ALL & MOMMY { TABITHA }

SADIE BOSLEY

March 8, 2010

TABITHA, I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.....YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY, WITH LOVE... MAY GOD BLESS YOU, EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT...THE LORD KNOWS WHATS BEST!!....YOUR SISTER -IN-LAW...SADIE AND THE KIDS BRE, MARLON, MAJOR JR. MIESHA

March 8, 2010

I recently found Tim on Facebook, he was my brother, Randy Rose's best friend in school. I am sorry to hear about your lost, but know that he is in a better place, no more pain and suffering. Tim spoke very highly of his wife and children, he loved you very much, that made him die a happy man in his heart. God Bless you all.

Wanda Rose Norwood Central, LA

martha george

March 8, 2010

Debbie,

My prays are with you and your children.

Love you, Aunt Martha

TERRY VEGA

March 8, 2010

I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOST OF LT.COL. BOURGEOIS HE WILL BE GREATLEY MISSED. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE BOURGEOIS FAMILY AND MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME.

CAPTAIN TERRY VEGA

Brian Daigle

March 8, 2010

Debbie and Family,

Words can't express how I feel at this time. I can only give you words of encouragement and that is to keep the faith and just take things one day at a time.

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