David F. "Dave" Boulden

David F. "Dave" Boulden

January 26, 1949 - December 10, 2025

David F. "Dave" Boulden, age 76, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Born in Wilmington, DE on January 26, 1949, he was a son of the late Freal H. and Jane (Carroll) Boulden. Dave was a graduate of William Penn High School with the class of 1967. In August of 1968, he was drafted into the United States Army and proudly served in Korea until March of 1970. Dave made his career as an equipment coordinator at Chicago Bridge & Iron for 35 years until his retirement.

Dave spent 59 years as a dedicated member of Wilmington Manor Fire Company, where he also served as Chief Emeritus. After retirement, he spent many years with the Delaware State Fire School as an instructional aide. Dave enjoyed Lionel trains and had an elaborate train display under his Christmas tree every year. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Ann Boulden. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Elane F. (Nemes) Boulden; daughter, Jill Swansen (Bo); grandchildren, Erik Swansen and Ellie Swansen; siblings, Donald Boulden (Janet), Joanne Frieze-Moore (Pat), and Mark Boulden (Barb); and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 am until 11 am on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dave's memory to Wilmington Manor Fire Company, P.O. Box 645, New Castle, DE 19720 or online by clicking here.