James A. Bolden IV

James Arthur Bolden IV (better known to most as Jim) of Denver, Colorado, passed away on October 20, 2021.  His health had declined rapidly the last few months; he was unknowingly battling colorectal cancer.  He was surrounded by family as he slipped away from us. 

Jim was born on January 18, 1951, in Denver, Colorado to Jim and Frances Bolden.  He was the oldest of six and graduated from Manual High School in Denver, Colorado where he was a member of ROTC and was also an avid golfer.  He attended the University of Northern Colorado briefly on a golf scholarship and then enlisted in the Air Force in 1970.  He served in SE Asia at the height of the Vietnam war. 

While serving in the military he gained some computer skills, and on his return to Denver he worked at the Federal Center as a computer operator.  He continued working in the IT Operations field at several locations in the Denver area, and managed teams of people at several of the places where he worked. His last place of employment was his dream job, in the pro shop at the Heather Gardens golf course.

He married Carolyn Aust in 1984, and eventually they had two children, Becca and Zach.  Jim’s family was the highlight of his life. He was a devoted father and husband and was his family’s biggest cheerleader and champion in whatever they were doing, whether learning to ice skate with his daughter or cheering for his son on the soccer field. During the 37 years of their marriage, Jim was a member and served in leadership at several local churches where Carolyn served as organist, choir director, music director or participant.

Jim was kind and generous, loved cooking for a crowd and loved the game of golf.  He is survived by wife Carolyn, children Becca and Zach, sisters Kimmi Anne, Lori and Lisa, and brothers Brett, Les and Ronald. He was preceded in death by sister Robyn.

A celebration of life service will be held Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 1:00pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church 1600 Grant St., Denver, CO 80203. Memorials may be made to Denver First Tee, Daddy Bruce Foundation or Black Lives Matter in memory of Jim.