Michael Bolton

Michael R. Bolton, 62, of Quakertown, died Mon, Sept. 17 in University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City. He was the loving husband of Donna (Spencer) Bolton. Born in Phila., he was a son of the late Michael R. and Michelina (Grisi) Bolton. He received a bachelor's degree from DeSalles University and was working as lead dispatcher at Moyer Indoor/Outdoor, Souderton. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Parish, 2545 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown. Michael loved watching terrible TV, doing things the hard way, and taking new challenges. Over the years he did a Polar Plunge and several road & obstacle races. He completed his first marathon at age 60 and was in Utah to run up the side of a ski slope. Although that was his final challenge, his favorite challenge was the 21 months he spent being a grandfather. Surviving with his wife are daughters Elizabeth Bolton, husband Wes Tucker of Alexandria, VA and Kathryn Bolton, husband Jon Bartlett of Washington, DC; son Michael of San Francisco, CA; grandson Rowan Tucker; siblings Donna Yerkes, husband Dan of Jamison, William, wife Sandy of Hatfield, Kelly Westhoff, husband John of Horsham, James, wife Connie of New Britain, Michelle Moritz, husband Doug of Horsham, Bonnie Roberts, husband Kevin of Phila, and Robert of Bensalem; 16 nieces & nephews and 8 great nieces & nephews. A mass will be celebrated Thurs. Sept. 27, 10 AM in St. Isidore's Catholic Church, Quakertown with a calling hour preceding. Interment will follow in Quakertown Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Women's Services, 1217 Good Hope Rd. SE, Washington, D.C. 20020 www.nauglefcs.com