Visitation will be held from 12:00pm to 1:00pm on Saturday, November 3, followed by a funeral service at 1:00pm at Mount Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri.
A lifelong Kansas City area resident, Jim was born in1926 in Indianapolis to Emory James Bolas, Sr. and Ruth A. Bolas (Butin). He graduated in 1943 from Southeast High School. He entered Baker University in Baldwin, KS in the fall of 1943, where he joined the Zeta Chi Fraternity. He joined the Navy during World War II in late 1944 and served as a Radio Operator/Signal Man on a PT boat in the Philippines. He was discharged from the Navy in 1946. After his service in the Navy he returned to Baker University in the fall of 1946 and graduated in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business.
Jim was a loyal and dedicated employee of Business Men’s Assurance for 33 years, serving in various capacities and retiring as Director of Purchasing.
Jim was united in marriage to Murlean Simmons March 16, 1979, they recently celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary. The couple enjoyed their homes in Kansas City, Prairie Village and Overland Park.
His many interests included flying, boating, sailing, ham radio and anything involving a computer. Jim enjoyed travel and adventure especially if it involved a boat or a plane. He was a lifelong learner, always ready to research whatever subject came up; an unfailing helping hand. He loved to be involved with his friends and family and always expressed a willingness to help.
In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by his two children Janet Organ (Dave Yoakum) and Jane Glazer (Roy Glazer). He has one grandson James Alexander Organ., San Diego CA. Jim preceded his siblings in death: Jeanette (Bolas) Ashby, Albany OR, Julia (Bolas) Berry, Gig Harbor WA, Roger Bolas (Jacqueline), LaVerkin UT. In addition, he enjoyed relationships with an extended family of in-laws, nieces and nephews, their children and grandchildren.
Jim was a generous and encouraging presence in our lives. Although he is gone we will always be together and his spirit will live on in each one of us forever.
Donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, Kentucky 41076; (877) 426-2838; https://www.dav.org/
