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Norman Bolden Obituary
Bishop Bolden was born January 9th, 1931 to Alvis & Sonora Bolden, of Brady, Texas, in 1949, He left Brady, Texas for employment. Shortly after his journey to Oregon, he moved back to Texas. In 1949, Bishop Bolden traveled to Los Angeles, California where he met his only Love, Doris Henderson. In 1950, after one month of courting, he married his soul mate of 64 years.
Bishop Bolden and his wife Doris, made a home for their 8 children in San Fernando, California. In 1972, Bishop Bolden had an unction by the holy spirit to move to Eugene, Oregon. After settling in Oregon, the Bishop pastored Grace Memorial Church of Deliverance. He continued his work in the vineyard side by side with his wife, and toward the end of his life retired from Lane Transit District, after well over 33 years.
He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, Pastor, mentor and friend. Bishop Bolden loved the Lord first, his wife second, and then his family. Bishop Bolden loved to talk about the goodness of the Lord.
Bishop Bolden was a man of faith. He was a wise man and gave Godly counsel when needed. He was an example for all men and women.
Bishop Norman Bolden is survived by his wife Doris Bolden of Eugene, Oregon, his daughter Norma & son-in-law Tony Semien of Eugene, son Robert & daughter-in-law Alisa of Eugene, son Donald of Florence, son Dennis Sr. & daughter-in-law Rebecca of Eugene, son Larry & daughter-in-law Karla of Eugene, son Stephen & daughter-in-law Lydia of Eugene, son Jonathan & daughter-in-law Joy of Eugene, son Christopher and daughter-in-law Cherie of California, 3 sisters, 1 brother, 34 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to Musgrove Family Mortuary. Please access the obituary and you are invited to sign the guestbook at musgroves.com
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kathee
May 25, 2023
god bless you norm. you were great to work with at LTD. you had on things when it got heated. he was the epitome.
i'll bet he didn't get through his wife's honey do list...that was his plan..
see you again norn.
Nathaniel Moore
January 13, 2015
May God Bless you & your family at this time just hang in there it get easier as time go by,love you cuz.
Laura Smith
January 12, 2015
I'm saddened to hear I won't see pastor Bolden any more. Iwent to Grace Memorial back in the 70s and 80s and he and his wife and family were always so kind. They opened their home to me to just hang out and I loved singing in the choir. What a wonderful gift he was to Eugene and all the folks he touched. I will miss you pastor Bolden. You're a good man and have raised a great family! Much love, Laura M.Smith
Jill and Gary McKenney
January 11, 2015
Our family only knew the Bolden family through Bishop Bolden's son, Chris. Chris was on the South Eugene High School basketball team with our son, Hal Hermanson. We were so glad to have a chance to know a bit of this family and wish you all the best.
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Jacqueline Cumby
January 11, 2015
My condolences to the Bolden family. My prayers and comfort for your entire family. I will always remember Pastor Bolden, he was a good person and he will always be in my heart. He touched so many lives.
January 7, 2015
The last time I met Bishop Bolden his loving wife was in the drivers seat and I could tell he was ailing. But he was welcoming to my greeting while displaying his usual warm smile and employing kind remarks. I am certain he was proud of the accomplishments of his children and grand children. A parent wants a good life for his family. Your successes fulfilled his personal legacy. Our prayers are extended like angel wings around you. Namihira, LeAnne and Tuyen Bolton
Sylvia Stepan
January 7, 2015
My heart goes out to the entire family for such a great loss of a great man. I remember back in the day at grace memorial church listening to him preach a word from God that touched the soul...He will always be remembered and never forgotten... PRAYERS GO UP TO ENTIRE FAMILY FOR ALL THAT THEY NEED NOW AND IN THE DAYS TO COME.
B Cagle
January 7, 2015
My condolences to the family. Continue to rely on God during this difficult time and know that he hears your prayers
January 5, 2015
Mom and Dad were neighbors of your family for many years and Norm was always so kind to them. Dad could talk to him when his mind was failing him and he was supportive of mother after Dad's death. They both enjoyed knowing the whole family but Norm and Dad would always talk in the driveway. I am sorry for your family and the community's loss. Sandi Sanders (daughter of Donn and Jean Chase)
January 3, 2015
My heart does out to the Bolden family. My prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May you find peace knowing that Norm is in the arms of his loving heavenly father. What a wonderful man he was so gentle and nice to everyone. He will be missed. With much love, Vicki
Mark Pangborn
January 2, 2015
Rarely does one get to know a person as wonderful as Bishop Bolden. I worked with Norm for 30 years at LTD and always would walk away from our conversations feeling better about myself and the world. Norm was a loving person of integrity and grace who was positive about live and was one of the hardest working persons I have ever had the honor to know. I will miss him dearly.
Bobby Green
January 1, 2015
Bishop Bolden was a great man that stood for what was right.
The world will miss him. Our heartfelt love to his family.
January 1, 2015
Worked with norm at LTD for years and he was a gentle, sweet man. He gave me the best hug when I was in a real tough spot. I never forgot his kindness. blessings to his family.
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