Sylvia Grace Bolan, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 14th, 2018 in Portland. She will always be remembered for her kindness, wit, and compassion to all, and deep love of her family and her church.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband John, daughter Kathy, and grandson Michael. She is survived by her daughters Marsha Wellnitz (David), Barbara Reed (Ronald), sons John (Deborah), and Patrick (Pamela), 16 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 24th at St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in memory of Sylvia Bolan to The Cathedral Project, c/o St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1716 NW Davis St., Portland, Oregon 97209.