Cleve Smith Bolingbroke
1930 ~ 2014
Our Beloved Husband, Brother, Father, Uncle, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, Cleve Smith Bolingbroke, 84, passed away on November 17, 2014 peacefully at his home in Murray, UT. He was born on June 22, 1930 in Malad, ID to Chester Lusk Bolingbroke and Marion Valoye Smith. Cleve married the love of his life, Yvonne Kearl Bolingbroke on September 17, 1956 in the Logan Temple. He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has served faithfully in many capacities over the years. He served one mission as a young Elder and was privileged to serve three additional missions with his favorite eternal companion. He loved serving in the temple, with the youth and was committed to missionary work. His gift of music touched many lives. He was educated at Snow College and received his Masters in Engineering at Utah State University and his Professional Engineering license at the University of Utah. He is a retired Lt. Colonel with the United States Air Force Reserves. He loves his wife with all his heart and adores his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his "sweet and angelic" wife, Yvonne; beloved children, Jill (Daniel) Schiess, Gary (Kolleen) Bolingbroke, Michael (Vickie) Bolingbroke, Deborah (Tracy) Tolbert and Kevin (Christine) Bolingbroke; 23 adored grandchildren; and 25 sweet great-grandchildren, with 2 more he will send down soon. Also survived by brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces; and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Marion Bolingbroke; his sisters, Ellery (Ferd) Nelson, Valoye (Mel) Moore, Shirley (Billy) Barty; brother, Chester Bolingbroke; grandson, Ben Schiess; and infant great-granddaughter, Aubrey Aullman.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2014 at the Little Cottonwood 18th Ward, 6410 South 725 East, Murray, UT. A viewing will be Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Chapel, 4760 South State Street, Murray, UT and Friday prior to the funeral services at the church from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment: Murray City Cemetery. Online condolences: www.jenkins-soffe.com
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the General Missionary Fund or Perpetual Education Fund of the LDS Church.

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Published by Deseret News from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2014.

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Jill Parkinson

November 24, 2014

Kevin,

I was very saddened to read of your father's passing. It is a huge loss in life, and one that you will always feel tugging at your heart. Tony and I are praying for angels of comfort to surround you and bring peace.

Much love to our old friends

Jill and Tony Parkinson

Dick Jorgenson

November 22, 2014

Sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Cleve for a shout time at the Bureau of Reclamation. He seemed like a special person.

Kevin Westenskow

November 22, 2014

Dear Bolingbroke Family,
Suffice it to say that when I moved in to your ward in 1972, it was a life changing moment in my life. I made life long friends that will for ever be dear to me and I had the influence of great leaders such as your father. Growing up there and know men like your father brought changes to my life that you may never know or understand....lol Thanks you for sharing him with me and others and for being a great family in my life. May God bless each of you at the special time of your lives and please knwo that your father effected a great many people in a very possitive way. I'm so sorry that I missed the services, but I missed the notice posting on Facebook and failed you, I am truely sorry for not being there I really wanted to be. Take care and thank you.

Kevin Westenskow

November 21, 2014

Yvonne & family, we send our love and sympathy.So many wonderful memories Yvonne, and so glad we were able to meet and enjoy Cleve. Love you Gib & Janet

Kem Thomas

November 21, 2014

Kevin and family, sorry to hear of his passing. I have a lot of great memories as a young boy and scouting with Clever Cleve! I'm sure he'll be missed.

JIll Bolingbroke Kunde

November 20, 2014

It was always fun to see cleve usually at somethiing going on in Malad he would Make a fuss about Jill , Dixie and Kelly . He made us feel special . He was fun to talk to and hear his fun stories of the Bolingbrokes. He will be missed . Hugs and Prayers sent to all of you .

Roland D. Mower

November 20, 2014

Although we only got to know Cleve and his family for a short time at Vance AFB, Ok, we found him to be a wonderful friend and Branch President. We admired and res- pected him greatly. He set a lasting example for those of us in the USAF. Love to his family. RD and Nona (Iva Lee) Mower

Christi Hill

November 19, 2014

So much love to you and your family, Aunt Jill!! My heart and hugs go out to you during this time. -Christi S.

November 19, 2014

We will miss his kindness.

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