Melvin William Bolton Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Melvin William Bolton

October 26, 1928 - May 21, 2020

Obituary For Melvin William Bolton

Melvin William Bolton, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of Enderby, BC, and Grande Cache, AB, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, in Grande Prairie, at the age of 91 years.

Mel was born in Chilliwack, BC, on October 26, 1928. Melvin met Nancy in 1956 when she came west and they were married on December 22^nd. They had four children: Linda, Tim, Karen, and Connie. Mel worked several jobs throughout his life, as a truck driver, farmhand, millwright, shift supervisor, recreation director, handyman, and gardener.

He was a hardworking man. He loved to tease and have fun with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mel loved gardening, playing games and having coffee with his neighbours and friends.

He will be sadly missed by his wife of 63 years, Nancy; as well as his daughters: Linda (Bill) Land, Karen (Phil) Lutton, and Connie (Don) Sowell; grandchildren: Keri Land, Julie (Tim) Walter, Catherine (Tyson) Wilson, Jason Miles, Jeff (Gina) Miles, Jordie (Samantha) Robinson, Jill (Shawn) Gallant, and Corvyn Frick; great-grandchildren: Aisha, Jaron, and Talon Walter, Blake and Rydan Wilson, Alex Miles, Evan and Hannah Miles, and Maelle Gallant; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was predeceased by his son Tim Bolton; brother Gerald Bolton; sister Bonnie Underwood; step-mother Olive Bolton; and parents Richard and Myrle Bolton.

A private service will be held Friday, May 29, 2020 at Oliver’s Funeral Home.

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June 24, 2021

Whymer Shurree

I have wonderful memories of 'Uncle' Mel playing cards for hours with dad and mom, finding these roads in BC while on summer holidays, watching the boat races on the Smokey, and all that camping (even on the garbage dump in BC with a broken fuel pump times two)! And I am so sorry for your loss but know He is with Jesus, probably playing cards.
June 24, 2021

Marcotte Emile & Mary

Condolences to Nancy and her family. Mel pruned our rose bushes here and we have had such beautiful roses the last 2 years. We enjoyed watching your daughters come over for your visits. It brightened our day as well!
June 24, 2021

Chevallier Shirley

Our sympathies in your loss of a womderful human being. We enjoyed his humour and bright outlook on life. It was a privilage to hav met him. Laura duby (salmon arm) also sends her condolences. She enjoyed his friendship and laughter .

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