Gloria Anne Bolser
February 23, 1928 ~ June 28, 2015
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Gloria Anne Bolser, 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 28, 2015.
A native of Burlington, VT, she was born February 23, 1928, to the late Joseph Jarvis and Anne Mangini Jarvis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Donald Blake Bolser, who died in 2003, and by a brother, Roy Jarvis.
Mrs. Bolser was a 1949 graduate of the School of Nursing at the Fanny Allen Hospital, Winooski Park, VT. She practiced nursing as well as being a full-time mother of six children plus several foster children.
She is survived by sons, David Bolser and wife, Debby, of Dana, Don Bolser and wife, Hoo-Nam, of Glenn Dale, MD, and Michael Bolser and wife, Lynn of Fairview; daughters, Anne Bolser of Mountain Home, Kathy Hopson and husband, Tony, of Berryville, VA, and Dorothy Rogers and husband, Randy, of Asheville; brothers, Guy (Bud) Jarvis of Burlington, VT and Michael Jarvis of Barre, VT. She was also a beloved grandmother to eleven grandchildren, Ben, Jeremy, Chris, Seth, Adam, Emily, Max, Luke, Steven, Judith, and Mark.
A private graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. Randy Melton at Green Hills Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Childrens' Hospital, Four Seasons Hospice, or the Alzheimer's Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60601-7633.
The family expresses their appreciation to the staff of WNC Baptist Retirement Home, the Elizabeth House, and Mission Hospital.
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In loving memory of my aunt-a loved member of the family. She and Uncle Don were so much younger than my parents that when the family gathered at their home in Bethel, Conn. in the White Mountains or at the family homestead in Nova Scotia it was the highlight of the year. She introduced me to rice as a vegetable, the Heidi books and so many other small things which bring her to mind often. Best of all, she loved the Lord and I can only imagine what a reunion took place in heaven this morning. To all my cousins and their families, my thoughts, prayers and love are with you. Until we meet again, Aunt Gloria!
Thank you so much, Mrs. Bolser! You always welcomed me into your home with a full plate of spaghetti with home made red sauce. You allowed me to bond with your son Michael as my best friend for life. I’ll always remember you and cherish your influence on my life. Go into your well deserved rest with God.
Mike and Lynn,
Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.
Dorothy and Randy and precious family of Gloria,
Our heartfelt sympathy and love to each of you in the loss of your Mom. My first up-close and personal friendship with your mom was in Bible Study Fellowship in 1996 when we were in the same small group. She loved God’s Word and was a sweet participant and my memories of her are special. Blessings to you while you are so tenderly aware of God’s presence and peace as you endure this difficult journey. We love you.
David, Don, Michael, Anne, and Kathy,
Please accept our sympathy to your families at Aunt Gloria’s passing. We have fond memories of Uncle Don and Aunt Gloria visiting with Nana and Gramp here in New Brunswick. Aunt Gloria was so quick witted and funny, it was enjoyable to listen to her and Nana chat. We appreciate the interest she always showed in asking after us in her letters and phone calls with Nana. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time off loss.
Ann, Beth, and Rachel Brewer
Michael, Lynn, Emily, Max & Luke,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I know that your mom/grandma is now soaring with the angels in heaven. Find peace and comfort knowing that she is well and happy in the loving arms of our Lord.
Gloria was my best ‘bud’–we shared many things together over 30yrs of friendship including our first names and our husbands shared first names too. I will miss our conversations greatly but I know where she is and can look forward to a reunion one day.
Don and I send our condolences to all the family. Gloria and Don Bolser were very special people and will be remembered with love.
Shall miss the chats we had from time to time. A truly great aunt. Love to all the cousins. Carol