Wayne Allen Bolton

Wayne was born December 24, 1922 in Everett, Washington to George and Edith (Jacobson) Bolton. He attended schools in Everett and graduated in 1941. There he met JoAnn Knisely. They were married April of 1946.

Wayne served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 through 1946. His undergraduate education included Gonzaga University and University of California at Berkeley. He graduated from the University of Washington's first dental class in 1950 as well as its first orthodontic class, 1952.

Dr. Bolton practiced orthodontics in Seattle and Mercer Island and then Yakima before retiring in 1986. He also taught for several years at the University of Washington's Orthodontic School.

Wayne was a kind, generous and gentle man who loved the Lord and loved his wife and family.

His loving wife, JoAnn, survives him. He is also survived by two sons, Mike of Yakima and Fred (Petra) of McMinnville, OR. Daughters are Darsie (Larry) Henderson of Gig Harbor and Kristi (Bruce) Graham of Yakima. Grandchildren include David (Alison) Easley, Jane (Bryan) Kiehl, Peter (Stephanie) Graham, George Graham, Angie Bolton and Alec Bolton. Great-grandchildren are Cameron and Brody Easley, Aubree Graham, Kate Kiehl and Addison Turner. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceeding Wayne in death were his parents as well as his sister, Irene Cressell.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Highgate Senior Living for their exceptional care of Wayne and his wife, especially during his last week. Thank you to Memorial Hospice staff for the care and concern that was given.

In lieu of flowers please send remembrances to Benaroya Research Institute (benaroyaresearch.org) c/o Virginia Mason Foundation for continued

research of West Nile Virus--or your favorite charity.

A Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Keith & Keith Terrace Heights Chapel. To share a memory of Wayne visit, www.keithandkeith.com.