Dr. Thomas R. Boulter

Dr. Thomas Roy Boulter passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on March 24, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on June 13, 1934, he lived an exceptional life of professional achievements, extraordinary personal pursuits. Dr. Boulter believed God truly gave him the ability to help people and was a distinguished neurosurgeon, naval officer, and remarkable sports adventurer.

A proud graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School, Dr. Boulter dedicated his medical career to neurosurgery. He further refined his neurosurgical expertise at the University Hospital of Zurich, bringing micro neurosurgery techniques to his practice in the United States. He was instrumental in establishing the current Neurology Department at Halifax Hospital, where he served as Chief of Neurosurgery and Chief of Surgery. His medical expertise was recognized nationally and internationally, with Dr. Boulter being acknowledged as one of the top neurosurgeons in the world. His distinctions included a prestigious assignment to the University of California Neuropathology Department and an opportunity to lead the Air Force Medical Corps.

Dr. Boulter's distinguished naval career saw him rise to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. During his service, he was involved in significant medical missions, including an opportunity to head a new naval hospital, all the while contributing to critical medical research. He made a notable contribution to medical literature by publishing a groundbreaking paper on the Meningohypophyseal Trunk, which remains unique in its field.

Beyond his medical achievements, Dr. Boulter was a compassionate and attentive individual, always offering support and guidance with empathy, kindness and genuine care for others. Tom was adventurous and athletic as well. He was an accomplished PADI scuba diver, an impassioned sailor who placed second in the Trans-Am sailing race, and a pilot and instructor certified to fly 727 aircraft. His athletic prowess was evident in his diverse pursuits: he was a competitive swimmer who narrowly missed Olympic qualification, a top 30 USTA men's tennis player, an avid downhill skier who explored slopes around the world and even raced Porsche sports cars in the 1960s.

Adding to his personal passions, Tom was an enthusiastic fisherman and boating enthusiast. Dr. Boulter was particularly proud of having caught every type of billfish.

His love for the ocean, sky, and adventure defined his life as much as his medical innovations and care for humanity.

Dr. Boulter is survived by his two beloved daughters, Pandora (Dori) Ann Davis and Julia Renee Boulter-Juneau; his sons-in-law, Randall Keith Davis (Pandora) and Charles Juneau (Julia); and his cherished grandchildren, Lindsey Ann Davis and Parker Keith Davis. He leaves behind a legacy of love, achievement, and inspiration for his family, colleagues, and the countless patients whose lives he touched through his medical expertise and compassionate care. His legacy of excellence in medicine, military service, and personal achievement will be long remembered.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial contributions be made to the Halifax Health Center for Neurosciences in memory of Dr. Thomas Boulter. Donations will support the advancement of neuroscience patient care that was so meaningful to Dr. Boulter throughout his distinguished career. Donations may be made by calling the Halifax Health Foundation at 386-425-4111 or mailed to Halifax Health Foundation, 303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114.