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Jean Pierre Tournier: 1943 – 2015

Jean Pierre Tournier

March 8, 1943 — Oct. 16, 2015

Longtime Colorado Mountain resident, successful original owner and chef of La Chaumiere Restaurant in Pinewood Spring and La France Restaurant in Dillon passed away in his French ancestral home after a brief illness. He was attended by his wife Claire; daughters Angeline, Coralie, Marceline and Josephine; sister Andree; and brother Robert.



His love for Colorado was uncompromising and sincere.


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