Daniel Jay Bolton

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Daniel Bolton Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Daniel 'Danny' Jay Bolton, 46, started a new adventure on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008.
His life started in California on Aug. 26, 1962, and then migrated to Tidewater, Va. Danny's enduring love of water led him to be a waterman for nine years and to serve in the United States Navy for four years. In his later life, he worked for Coastal Masonry as a Forklift operator.
Danny was preceded in death by his sons, Joshua and Andrew Bolton.
Left to treasure his victories are his life partner, Lori Rowe; his two daughters, Melanie Olmstead and Haley Bolton; mother, Jacci Hall; father, Homer Bolton; three sisters, Pat Bolton, Nanci Eudailey and Robyn Bolton; two brothers, Ed Halton and Jeff Bolton; and two grandchildren, Brian and Celeste.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Services will be private at a later date.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press on Oct. 4, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Bolton

12 Entries

Cindy Butzler

September 28, 2020

If any of Danny's family would like to share stories about Danny he was my first serious boyfriend call me at 6087280608 thanks Cindy Teeter Butzler

John Donaldson

September 5, 2009

I first met Danny when I came home on leave and went to visit my sister, Pat. There was this redheaded teenager sitting on the back of a pickup truck smoking a cigarette. It reminded me so much of myself at that age...it was uncanny. I asked Pat who he was and she said "that's your brother Danny" and introduced us. You must understand that my family is built on his, hers, ours and theirs, but we are all just one big family. I got to know Danny the boy over the years when I could, but I never got to know Danny the man and I really regret that. It seems that the years go by so fast and we don't take the time to reach out to the ones that are most important to us, our family. There will always be a place in my heart for Danny. I know he is in a better place now, one filled with love where he feels no pain.
May God watch over us all until we all meet together again.
Always remembered and never forgotten. Your brother,
John

cindy

June 12, 2009

I just found out about
Danny and I am so sorry.He was my first serious boyfriend I was 16 he was 17 and my parents and I were relocated for a job I had to move 500 miles away thats when Danny joined the Navy.

Fran Doughtie

October 27, 2008

I knew Danny from working on jobs with him. Annie and I knew him as a fun loving, hard working person. He made the work days go by with lots of laughter. He is going to be greatly missed. We will always keep his memory in our hearts forever,,
My last memory Of Danny.....
We were on a job at William & Mary Collage. Every morning , before the job started, Danny, Lori, Annie and I would get there early. We would dring our coffee, while we talked and laughted about how Danny's dogs love to run after the ball.
I miss those days. Keep in touch Lori..

Nancy Stewart

October 9, 2008

I met Danny once at my best friend Nanci's house for a family reunion. He was a super friendly guy & fun loving. I know he will be greatly missed by his family.
Nancy & Steve Stewart
West Baden, IN

Libby Fleming

October 6, 2008

I only knew Danny for a little over two years, but in that time I realized that he was a good man, who enjoyed life with Lori, his family/friends and his dogs. He liked to laugh and to make people laugh. Now, he is suffering no more. May God be with his family at this time.

Libby (a neighbor)

Pat - Nanci

October 6, 2008

Our little brother will forever remain in our hearts, and the adventures we have shared.
A day with Danny was an adventure in itself, and if you were lucky enough to know him we would love to hear of yours with him

Danny's Loving sisters

Josh Peacher

October 5, 2008

I will always have the memories of the times we spent together.

Jim Vaught

October 5, 2008

Danny Bolton,a man who would give you his all and ask you for nothing.We met on a jobsite over 8 years ago and had some good times along the way.He was great at his job and shakeing out a laugh when you needed one.Our deepest sympathy goes out to those who feel his loss. The Vaught Family

Jaala Goff

October 4, 2008

To the only big brother I ever knew. Who I endlessly pestered & eternally adore. (I still have the apple ring you gave me when I was 7). You will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

Melanie Edwards Amatucci

October 4, 2008

Daniel Jay Bolton

I met Danny, in the mid-seventies along the Rappahannock River in Middlesex County, Virginia. A comical red-haired guy with a sparkle in his eye. His smile was only the "opening act" to a heartfelt giggle. If you were among the lucky ones; time spent with Danny is best described as an adventure- mixed with some mischief and mayhem- followed by laughter and loving memories.
I will cherish the time spent with my childhood friend and forever treasure the simple gifts of "love, laughter and friendship" he left me.

His life was an adventure.
His love was sincere.
His laugh was contagious.

I think today Danny would simply say "Live, Love, Laugh".

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by fond memories of Danny. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Melanie Edwards Amatucci

If I could lighten your heart today I would remind you of the following poem by Ruth Ann Mahaffey. This poem lifted my spirit and I know he would want me to share it with all of you.

If To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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