CLARA L. BOLTON

Clara "Claire" L. Bolton, age 87, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away on July 29th, 2018 at Overland Park Care Center in Overland Park, Kansas.

On Wednesday, August 1st, at Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church 130 NW Murray Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64081, a Rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m. with a Visitation to follow. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. with a Burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery at 38th & State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.

Claire was born on November 15th, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to her parents, James and Catherine Barnhill.

In 1953, Claire was united in marriage with her husband Frank J. Bolton. Together, they were blessed with four children – Catherine (dec'd July, 1955), Frank, Cathy, and Kevin. They were active members of St. John Francis Regis parish in Kansas City, MO for over 40 years.

Claire spent her entire life loving and supporting her family. In addition, Claire initially worked in advertising for Katz and Skaggs drug store chains, later working ten years as an Administrative Assistant for Ink Cycle in Lenexa, KS.

Claire was preceded in death by her parents, James Barnhill and Catherine Ketchum; husband, Frank J. Bolton; and daughter, Catherine Lynn Bolton.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Pam Bolton; daughter and son-in-law Cathy and Mike Lynch; son and daughter-in-law Kevin and Julie Bolton; 9 grandchildren Justin (Kathryn), Trevor (Courtney), Shannon, Mick, Erin, Kimberly, Jennafer, Connor and Alyssa; and one great-grandson, Jacob.

Memorial Contributions can be made in lieu of flowers to Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church (https://olpls.org) or the Alzheimer's Association (act.alz.org).

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278