David Bolton

David Russell Bolton, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, September 26, 2014, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. David was born October 17, 1928, in Paris, Idaho, to David LeRoy Bolton and Edna L. Wyler Bolton. He was the fifth of eight children. He grew up and attended schools in Paris, Idaho, and graduated from Fielding High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force, and served his country from 1948 to 1952. In 1957 he received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California Riverside and graduated with Honors. In 1958 he began working as an Assistant Manager at the State of Idaho Department of Employment, and worked there until he retired. In February 1961, he married Norma Sorenson. They had two children, David Russell Jr. and Teri Lynn. They later divorced. He married Gail Ryder in 1965. They had two children, Richard and Elizabeth. They later divorced. David is survived by his son, Richard L. (Lori) Bolton; daughter, Teri Whitbeck; sister, Mary Lou Richards; sister, Elaine Windley; brother, Jerrold Bolton. 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, David LeRoy Bolton; mother, Edna L. Wyler Bolton; son, David Russell Bolton; daughter, Elizabeth Summers; brothers, Gordon Bolton, Walter Bolton, Charles Evan Bolton, and Joseph Bolton. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday, October 4, 2014, at Fielding Memorial Park. The family will visit with friends from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.

Graveside Services will be held

12:00 Noon ,Saturday, October 4, 2014 Fielding Memorial Park 4750 South Yellowstone Highway Idaho Falls, ID, Bonneville 83402 Notes: The family will visit with friends from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Saturday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue.