Denzel O. Bouton Jr.'s Obituary
Denzel Orin Bouton Jr, age 62, passed away unexpectedly in Muskegon, MI, on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Denny was born on March 6, 1961, in Muskegon, to Denzel Sr. and Geraldine (Cline) Bouton, and he lived his whole life in the Muskegon area. He was a respected mechanic and overall handyman who could take apart and fix anything. On May 2, 1983, he married the former Donna Stratton, who have been together since they were teens and spent an amazing 40 plus years married. Denny loved Fords, singing and dancing, street racing, NASCAR, Diane Stratton’s fudge at Christmas and just being with his friends and family. Denny will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Donna Bouton; daughter, Amanda Bouton; granddaughter, Elizabeth Bouton; close sister in-law, Karen McManus; sister, Mary Barnes, many nieces, nephews, and great friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Denzel Sr. and Geraldine Bouton, brother, Michael Bouton and niece, Jody Cupp. The family will be having a gathering at Denny’s house, Saturday, August 19th, from 2pm to 6pm in the driveway. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 737 E. Apple Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49442.
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