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Wayne Bolen Obituary

Bolen, Wayne L., 70, retired Chief Electrical Inspector for the City of Wichita, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010. Visitation with the family, 6-8 p.m., Friday, November 19, Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Service, 10 a.m., Saturday, November 20, Asbury United Methodist Church. Survivors: wife, Marian; children, Stephen Bolen (Rhonda), Deborah Bolen, Michelle Caldwell (Carl); sister, Beverly Exley, all of Wichita; grandchildren, Seth (Naomi), Joshua, Cassie, Brooke (Ben), Brianna and Tyler. Memorials established with Bible Study Fellowship, 19001 Huebner Rd., San Antonio, TX 78258. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Nov. 18 to Nov. 20, 2010.

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Adietra & James Duval

November 22, 2010

We will all miss Mr. Bolen. He was a part of our family and we all loved him. We will keep you all in our prayers through this difficult time.

R McPherson

November 19, 2010

May God continue to bless his family and to give them all the peace they need to see them through this time. I also pray that God give you the strength you need to stand together as the tight knit family he has brought together. From my family to yours, we love you guys dearly. The McPhersons.

November 19, 2010

Our condolence to the family,
Wayne will truly be missed. I have the up most respect for him. He was a pleasure to work with over the years .

Bob Zehring
E Z Electric

Del & Karen Staley

November 19, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss (and ours too). We loved Wayne and his jovial nature. We know the last several months have been difficult for all of you. We plan to be at the funeral Saturday. We cannot come to the viewing because of previous commitments. You are in our prayers.

Jennifer Ramseyer

November 19, 2010

I'm sorry for your loss Marion & Family. In my memories of Wayne i recall laughing alot..he had that effect on me growing up in First Assembly. Prayers & thoughts are with you. Take Care & Know he's in Heaven with our Lord & loving you all always.

Tom & Lupe Camarillo

November 19, 2010

Marian, we were very sad to hear of Wayne's passing,you and your family are in our prayers, we love you very much!
Tom & Lupe Camarillo

Kevin Stucker

November 19, 2010

Marian and family,
I didn't know Wayne very well in my adulthood, though he is among my earliest childhood memories. My folks have remained close to you and Wayne over the years and Wayne will be greatly missed by them, so I join them in their thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this time.

Mark Young

November 19, 2010

My condolences to the family.
Wayne was such a great guy to work with he was such a fair and understanding inspector.His gentleman manners ,good nature and honesty demand you respect him and his opinion in the field.Their were many times over the years that I would call Wayne and ask his opinion about a problem in the field he was aways very helpful even when he was having a bad day.He never let his position go to his head which is a common problem in the inspection field.

November 19, 2010

Marian and family,
Talked to Wayne just before I left town and he was in good spirits as always. He was out riding his new little toy to the mail box.

I am so very sorry for your loss Marian, let me know if I can help in any way. I will miss seeing him out as I drive past on my way home.

Pat Longwell

Otis & Sharon Williams

November 18, 2010

Marian and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Wayne passing. We will miss Wayne, he was such a wonderful guy, and so funny, he always had a smile & a joke. You & the kids, Beverly, and all your family will be in our prayers. We love you.
Sharon & Otis

Gary Cortner

November 18, 2010

Wayne was one of my closest friends from working in Central Inspection. His sense of humor was catching and I always enjoyed our conversations. You will be missed my friend.

Janie & Dennis Rule

November 18, 2010

I will miss our chance encounters at Wal-Mart and in the lobby of Bethel Church. Wayne always made you feel comfortable and at ease. We will miss him. Love and prayers to you all.

Trish Bolen

November 18, 2010

I'm going to miss Wayne so much...what a wonderful sense of humor and so very kind. Marian, my heart breaks for you...Gary and I are praying for you daily.

Sam & Tanya Foxx

November 18, 2010

Marian,
Wayne was such a kind and respectable man and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

November 18, 2010

I had the priviledge of working with Wayne for years and he was always kind and had a good sense of humor. Which you need in his job. Laura Griffith

Kim Mudd

November 18, 2010

Marian and Family,
Wayne was such a gentleman, it was an honor and privilege to work with him. He was one of the nicest men I have known. I still listen to the CD's he made for. He will be missed. May all my prayers and deepest sympathy be with you.

Lonny Wright

November 18, 2010

An honorable man who always cheered me up. His easy going manner and commitment to family set an example for us all.

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