December 2, 1942 - March 11, 2012
Richard Lawrence Bolton, 69 of Higginson, Arkansas died peaceful at his home on Sunday, March 11, 2012. He will be missed by his wife of 50 years Susan, sons Eric Bolton (Wendy) of Qunicy, IL., Kevin Bolton (Nicole) of Elk, WA., a daughter Christine Bolton of IL, several grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two brothers Jeff Bolton (Debbie) of MA., Bob Bolton (Marilyn) of Vermont other relatives and numerous friends.
Richard served in the United States Air Force and he was an Alderman of Higginson, serving his adopted town proudly, He was devoted to his work with the seniors of the Arkansas Area serving as an Ombudsman with the White River Area Agency on Aging. He devoted numerous volunteer hours visiting and counseling assisted living citizens until his battle with cancer made that impossible. A Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Richard L. Bolton will be Friday March 16, 2012 at 12 Noon at the St. James Catholic Church in Searcy.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the Mayor, Alderman, Police Chief of Higginson and the Auxiliary Volunteers of White County Medical Center. For online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
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16 Condolence(s)
David Snow
Thursday, March 29, 2012
My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Rick worked with my father, George, and sister, Linda, at the Norway Office. Our paths crossed several times when I worked at Plano. Remembering is the best honor...honor by remembering.
Tom & Diane Metzger
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Susan & Family:
I am so happy that I talked with Rick a few weeks ago. Our prayers are for you all. I have considered you and Rick as very great friends over these many years since Norway c.1960's. I have lots of memory's and will cherish them always. God bless you all.
Barth Cunico
Thursday, March 29, 2012
My heart goes out to the family of Rick Bolton. I worked with and for Rick at Norway and he will be missed by all of his colleagues. God Bless your family.
RO Nelson
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Dear Susan and family,
I am sorry to hear of Rick's passing. I worked for him when he was the testboard and later 4A supervisor at Norway. He will be remembered by fellow Long Liners as a kind, caring and competent co worker with a great sense of humor. My condolences for your loss.
Bob "RO" Nelson
Sharon Walker Thibedeau
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Sending our prayers and sympathy to all the family of a fine man.
Nancy Deckard
Friday, March 16, 2012
Rick made so many elderly people lives much better. He was such a positive person and touched so many. It was a pleasure to work with Rick and the Ombudsman program. Ricks' dedication will be rewarded. He will be missed by many!!
Doug & Carolyn Wilson
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Susan, our love and prayers for you during this time and in the future without Rick. I remember how much fun Rick had playing dominoes with my mom. He had never played before she taught him and he had so much fun in beating her after he had played a few times.
Rick and I were born in the same month and year. Rick, Susan, and Doug and I shared the same month and year of anniversary
Thank you Susan and Rick for being such a good friend and for bringing Rick to Mom's funeral back in January while he was so weak. May God bless you.
Our love Doug & Carolyn.
Brenda Brown
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Hell be miss, i will pray for the family.
kevin & marsia zakowski
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Were sorry for ya'lls lose. He was a sweet man. You could see his love for life and family.
Arlene Bright
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Dear Susan,We at access medical ,in searcy ,are so sorry for your loss.I personally feel your pain as I lost
my husband a long time ago.we are praying for your heart to be calmed by concentrating on the scripture that assures us that all his pain,tears,and sorrows are gone.we love you . Arlene,michelle,Cathy,Nova,Madasen,Natasha,Greg,
Terry,Graden,Kevin, and Dr.Curtis Williams
gary melton
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
the first memory of have of Rick was him being the guest speaker at the Family Council at Searcy Healthcare. He talked of different means to feed people who couldn't feed themselves. His talk was a great help to me in caring for my Mom.
Rick wrote a great article entitled "Making a Difference" for September 2011 issue of the Arkansas Advocates for Nursing Home Residents newsletter. I hope to get it to the church for Debbie Bond tomorrow, Wednesday.
Rick did make a diffference.
Martha Deaver
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
As president of the Arkansas Advocates For Nursing Home Residents, I want to express my condolences to Rick's family. I have spoken with Rick many times over the past years. His love and compasion for others made him a one of a kind advocate. The world needs more advocates like Rick. He will truly be missed by many. May God bless you and give you peace in your time of need.
Nancy C. Patterson
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
My sincere heartfelt sympathy to you, Rick's family. While I do not know each of you, I was so uplifted to have known and been a Certified Volunteer Ombudsman with Rick. His great spirit of service to his facility and residents therein will be sorely missed. His wonderful attitude, even during these past several months and great smile will be missed by each of us and especially at our quarterly meetings. I know that God will reward Rick for his untiring dedication to his volunteer efforts over the years and he will be richly rewarded for it. May God bless you each and give you strength and peace in the days to come.
Carolyn Templeton
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Rick and I joined the Ombudsman crew at the same time years ago. He was very dedicated to the elderly people he visited and always went the extra mile to help. Rick spoke with love about his wife and children and was a helpful friend to me and others. He is with his Lord and at peace now. He will be misssed with fond memories.
KC D Lowery
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Mr. Bolton,
We spoke only a few times and you went above and beyond in your words and deeds.
I'm still struck by how bold you were in your service, and in that boldness, stood a fearlessness of true service in the eye of, at times, adversarial bureaucracy. This, I will never forget.
Congrats to you, sir. May you rest in peace. See you on the other side.
Donna Ernest, Region II Ombudsman
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Rick will be missed by so many associated with his work as a Certified Volunteer Ombudsman. He was devoted to the CVO program and served many, many hours working on behalf of the residents he visited. Our condolences to the family along with our heartfelt thanks for sharing Rick with us for many years as we now share your grief.