John Raymond Bolton

John Raymond Bolton, 92, passed away on January 13, 2011 at his home in Tremonton, UT. He was born July 2, 1918 in Roosevelt, UT to John Gilbert Bolton and Mary McKowen. Ray was drafted to serve in World War II from 1941-1946 where he served in Europe. He married Helen Beth Giles 1922-1996 in the LDS Salt Lake Temple on March 6, 1944. They settled in Tremonton in 1946. Ray grew up working hard on the family farm and was employed by Box Elder County Schools and the LDS Church, but eventually retired from Thiokol. If he wasn't watching baseball or The Price is Right, he was out in his garden. Ray was best known for his green thumb and for being very patriotic. He served faithfully through out his life in many capacities in the LDS church, including as a temple worker with his wife. Even at age 92 he got his home teaching done for the month before he died. He is survived by his son, Craig Bolton; grandchildren, Jami Bolton, Andrea Semple, Wesley Bolton, Kristi Bolton, and Zachary Bolton; and great grandchildren, Kate Silvester, and Wyeth Semple; brothers, Garr Bolton and Lorraine Bolton. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen, brothers, Charlie Bolton and Byron Bolton. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tremonton South Stake Center. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, 111 North 100 East, Tremonton, UT and Wednesday, January 19 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Tremonton South Stake Center prior to the funeral services. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Tremonton, UT.