Clyde Bolton, SR. Celebration of Life

CLYDE BOLTON, SR.

Clyde Cary Bolton Sr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on May 29, 2025. He was 87 years old. Born on April 5, 1938, in Vancouver, Washington, Clyde later moved to Sonora. He attended Rawhide Grammar School and graduated from Sonora Union High School.  Clyde is survived by his wife, Mary Kay Bolton, and his three children Clyde Bolton Jr., Rhonda Isaman and Joyce Shaw Holt, all of Sonora; and his two stepdaughters Sherri Green, of Sonora, and Destiny Norvell, of Idaho.  He is also remembered by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, extended family members, and friends. Clyde was a man of quiet strength, deep loyalty, and a heart full of love for his family. His stories, presence, and unwavering support will be deeply missed and forever cherished.

Welcome everyone / Open in Prayer : On behalf of the family, I would like to welcome and thank you for coming here today to celebrate the life of Clyde Bolton Sr. to grieve his loss but to celebrate his life

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Closing Prayer

Luke 15:1–10 “Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, “This Man receives sinners and eats with them.” So He spoke this parable to them, saying: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!’ I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance. “Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? And when she has found it, she calls her friends and neighbors together, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have…”

Luke 15:8–10 ““Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? And when she has found it, she calls her friends and neighbors together, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I lost!’ Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.””

When Clyde Sr. gave his life to Jesus ( on such and such ) date all the angels rejoiced

b) The parable of the worker

It doesn’t matter how you start but how you finish

Closing verses:

Matthew 11:28–30 “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.””

John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”