Ed Bouse

Ed Bouse of Potosi, Missouri was born Tuesday, October 1, 1946 in Herculaneum, Missouri, he was the son of the late, Clifford Bouse and the late, Mary (Brazil) Bouse. Ed departed this life on Monday, April 13, 2015, at DePaul Health Center in Saint Louis, Missouri having reached the age of sixty-eight years, six months and twelve days.
Ed was united in marriage to Barbara Welker on April 23, 1983 in Farmington, Missouri.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara (Welker) Bouse of Potosi, Missouri; sons, Kelly Bouse of Potosi, Missouri; Michael and Kim Vance of Festus, Missouri; Adam Bouse of Farmington, Missouri; daughters, Marty and Jared Portell of Potosi, Missouri; Andrea and Scott Bell of Kalona, Iowa; brothers, Randy and Sharon Bouse of Desloge, Missouri; Barry Bouse and significant other, Missie Masson of Park Hills, Missouri; twelve grandchildren: Rachel Skaggs, Sam Bouse, Chelsea Bell, Olivia Bell, Madyson Bell, Michaela Vance, Abbie Vance, Hallie Portell, Taylen Portell, Kylee Bouse, Dominic Bouse and Chloe Bouse; four great-grandchildren, Jaiden Lara, Jace Vance, Marli Skaggs and Mason Skaggs; also surviving are nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother, John "Sonny" Bouse and sister, June Portell.
Ed loved to spend time with his family and barbequing for everyone. He enjoyed coaching little league and watching Cardinals baseball games. Ed was always willing to assist his grandkids with homework projects especially math problems. He also enjoyed working on his computer. Ed will be greatly missed by all.
Visitation was held 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday, April 15, 2015 and 9:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Moore Memorial Chapel located at 105 Clark Street Potosi, Missouri with Reverend Rodger Fleming officiating.
Final Prayers and Burial in Soules Chapel Cemetery, Ebo, Missouri.
Moore Funeral Homes was honored to have served Ed, his family and friends.