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Ruth Bolt Obituary

Ruth Emma Bolt of Hilton Head Island SC died at the Preston Medical Center December 4, 2010, at the age of 94.  She was born August 14, 1916 in Novinger, MO, daughter of Arthur and Ariel Cline. She attended Ann Arbor High School and the University of Michigan. In 1969 she joined the Ann Arbor Board of Realtors and held the designation of GRI, MAR, CRS and earned her brokers license in 1980.  She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor and served on the boards of the Women's City Club, Golf and Outing Club, and the cancer society.  She was also active in the faculty women's club, Recreation Parks Advisory Board and the figure skating club.   She is survived by her daughter Carol Oviatt and husband Tom of Greer SC, 2 sisters, Mary Lou Foxworth of Albuquerque NM, Sarah Baynes of Palm Beach Gardens Fl, numerous nieces and nephews, 2 grandchildren, Lindsey Dickinson and husband Todd of Mililani HI and Thomas Oviatt Jr. of Yadkinville NC and 4 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband Jay Arthur Bolt in 2006, daughter Adrienne in 1994, two brothers, Justin Cline and George Cline and sister Joann Schick. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation- Adrienne J. Bolt Memorial for mental health, 201 S. Main St. Ann Arbor, Mi 48104. Interment will be at Six Oaks Cemetery on Hilton Head Island SC. A family memorial will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are being handled by The Island Funeral and Crematory Home of Hilton Head Island, SC.                       

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Published by The Island Packet from Dec. 7, 2010 to Jan. 7, 2011.

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Tom Oviatt

January 4, 2011

I have a lot of good memories of my grandmother Bolt. She loved to either have us over for family dinners, or to take us out to a great local place to eat, sometimes with other family and friends. She also liked to arrange social gatherings around holidays. She was kind and generous. She had a notable laugh, and it didn't take long to get others to start feeling welcomed and join right in. I remember many visits to her home, and also when she came to ours. More recently one of my favorite trips of the year was to go down and see my grandparents in Hilton Head, where my grandmother spent her last years. It was always a special time to see her there. She loved also to see her great-grandkids when I brought them. Her face lit up with joy and gladness. I will really miss my grandmother.

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Lindsey Dickinson

January 2, 2011

I have many wonderful memories of my grandmother, Ruth E. Bolt. Our time spent together included swimming at the lake, shopping, special dinners, recitals,and Thanksgiving and Christmas. She always made those occasions memorable and exciting. She was always interested in others, and she filled the room with her spontaneous, infectious laughter. She helped me in many ways, and I am thankful for the many years she was with us. I will truly miss her.

Pamela Cox

December 28, 2010

My thoughts are with your family. Just wanted you to know.. she touched so many peoples lives here on Hilton Head Island. She was a pleasure to work with. I will miss her.

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