8/9/1931 – 2/4/2017
Omaha – Preceded in death by wife of 53 years: Lois E.(Stokes); Brother: Melford Bolas; Daughter-in-Law: Margaret (Cockson) Bolas; Grandson: Eric Poole; Survived by Children: Ed (Mary) Bolas of MN, Ralph (Robin) Bolas of CO, John Bolas, Alan (Debra) Bolas; 7 Grandchildren; 9 Great- grandchildren and 1 on the way; Sister: Virginia (John) Philip of CA.
60 year member of the Shrine & Mizpah Lodge#302; Member of Plumber’s Local Union #16
Visitation Wednesday 5:00 – 7:00 PM; Service 1:00 PM Thursday (2/9/2017) all at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, NE, Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park Omaha, NE.
Memorials to Lois E. Bolas Memorial Hockey Scholarship (UNO)
About the man:
Ken was the second of three children born by Herbert Edward Theadore Bolas (1899 – 1975) Ruth Isabel Stone (1901 – 1976). Melford Lawrence Bolas (1928 – 2015), was his older brother and Virginia “Ginny” Bolas (1936 – ), is his younger sister. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving in Fort Lee, Virginia and in West Germany from 1951 – 1953. He worked as a Journeyman plumber at the Local 16 for thirty-seven years in Omaha, NE. His years as a plumber were interrupted by a relatively brief break to pursue an opportunity to own a business (the Arizona Barricade Company) with his brother Mel, in Tempe, AZ.
Ken had a gregarious personality. He loved to travel with his wife, Lois (1933 – 2005). They were married for fifty three years and raised four boys. Together, they traveled to forty seven counties on six continents. Ken was also a member of the Masonic Temple and the Shriners.
Ken’s love of family was always evident. Never one to withhold or sugarcoat the truth, he would always offer frank and sage advice. Ken was never afraid to give his family the tough love they sometimes needed. He’d help his kids and grandkids to a point – as he was also a firm believer that all family has the strength to stand on their own in order to recognize their own true potential.
In the spring, one would find Ken and Lois (years of birth/death) starting seeds on the family’s three season porch long before planting season. Once the summer months came, Ken would tend to his sizable garden and modest urban orchard in their backyard. Fall would reward Ken and Lois’ gardening and horticulture skills with a prolific bounty of fruits and vegetables. All of Ken’s friends and family would look forward to Lois’ jellies and preserves.
The great outdoors were a passion of Ken’s that he passed on to younger generations. Every June, he would invite friends and family go fishing with him in Saskatchewan, Canada. Only six fisherman per week are allowed on Lake Marchel, just northwest of Flin Flon. As popularity amongst family members increased to attend his annual excursions to this remote lake, Ken stayed longer and longer until he finally was fishing for up to a month. However, all of his fishing companions had to leave after a week. This ensured that he would have a new fishing party each and every week.
Ken loved to hunt pheasants and grouse with his fellow hunting enthusiasts. The group would pool their collective bounty and have an annual banquet inviting over additional friends and family to partake in the annual feast. Those present used a variety of different recipes during these banquets, which made this annual gathering an exciting time for all who attended.
Being avid fans of college football and hockey, Ken would be found during football and hockey season either watching the Huskers on television or attending a Lancers or UNO Mavericks game. Both Ken and Lois were founding members of the Blue Line Club, which helped the hockey players at UNO. After the death of his beloved wife in 2005, he created the Lois E. Bolas Scholarship, which is awarded to UNO hockey players and supports them in academic achievement.
Ultimately, Ken was a generous soul with an unbridled sense of humor. He will be fondly missed by many.
The following is an genealogical account of the family: (numbers denote which generation)
1) Parents– Herbert Edward Theodore Bolas (1899-1975) b. May 5 1899 in Rhayader Wales, England d. June 18 1975 in Tucson, AZ
Ruth Isabel Stone (1901-1976) b. March 1901 in Omaha, NE. Married: June 18, 1924 in Omaha, NE. d. Aug 27, 1976 Tucson, AZ
Siblings & Spouses
2) Milford Lawrence Bolas (1928-2015) b. Feb 4, 1928 Omaha, NE d. 2015 AZ
Betty Heinecamp (1930- ) b. Nov 21, 1930 IA Married: 1952 Omaha, NE
3) Son: Martin Leroy Bolas (1953- ) b. Nov 20,1953 St. Louis, MO Married: Laura 1-6-17
3) Daughter: Linda Ann Bolas (1956- ) b Aug 3,1956 Dayton, OH. Married: Oct 1, 1977 Douglas DeLozier (1954- ) b. Feb 3, 1954 Kansas City, MO
4) Children : Brent Douglas DeLozier (1980- ) b. May 26,1980 in Kansas City, Mo. Kelly Lauren DeLozier (1982- ) b. Oct, 1982 in Kansas City, MO.
3) Son: Donald Gary Bolas (1959- ) b. Jan 8,1959 Omaha NE. Married: Cindy Pace (1958- ) b. Aug 20,1958 in Sacramento, CA. Married: July 2, 1977
4) Children Paul Michael Bolas (1978- ) b. Dec 6, 1978
Trisha Renee Bolas (1986) b. 1986
Married: Linda Elias (1955- ) b. Jan 25,1955 Kansas City, KS. Married: Feb 10,1990 Married: Lisa Doolittle
Married: Mardell (maiden name unknown)
Married: Lynnette Smith Married: 1973 Tucson, AZ
3)Son: Jason Jay Bolas (1974- ) b. May 1, 1974
Married: in Tucson, AZ. March 9, 1979 Patricia Duffy (1945- ) b. Nov 28,1945 Waynesboro, PA
3) Mel’s daughter: Amber Bolas (1980- ) b June 25, 1980 Tucson, AZ
Jason LaVetter Married: June 2,2001 Tucson, AZ
Jason Graham Married: Dec 2, 2007
3) Mel’s daughter: Raven Bolas (1981-) b. Aug 8, 1981
2) Kenneth Herbert Bolas (1931-2017) b Aug 9,1931 in Omaha, NE d. Feb 4, 2017 Omaha, NE
Lois Elaine Stokes (1933-2005) b Feb 14,1933 Ames, IA. Married: Dec 29, 1951 d. Nov, 2009 Omaha, NE
4) Edward Steven Bolas (1952- ) b May 26, 1952 Ft Lee, VA & Mary Patricia Doll (1952- ) b Aug 16, 1952 in Omaha NE, Married: July 7, 1973 Omaha, NE
Edward’s son 4) Thomas Alan Bolas (1976- ) b. Feb 21,1976 in Omaha, NE. Children 5) Lumara Bolas Dreamer (2009- ) Feb 18,2009 Minneapolis, MN 5) Luc Giovanni Dreamer (2011- ) Dec 2, 2011 Minneapolis, MN
Edwards son 4) Christopher John Bolas (1977- ) b April 24 in Omaha NE & Erin Faircloth Married: August 2008 Seattle, WA
5) Kenneth Thomas Bolas (2011- ) b Oct 14, 2011 Seattle, WA
3) Ralph Kenneth Bolas (1954- )b Dec 17, 1954 Omaha, NE & Robin Cox (1957- ) b Oct 27, 1957 in Cedar Rapids, IA . Married: Aug 19, 2000 in Omaha, NE
3) John Herbert Bolas (1957- ) b May 28, 1957 in Omaha, NE & Margaret Cockson (1959-2008) b October 6, 1959 in Columbus, NE. Married: May 25, 1984 in Omaha, NE. d June 7, 2008 Omaha, NE
4) Teresa Marie Bolas (1986- ) b Nov 2, 1986 Omaha, NE & Corey A Friesen. Married: July 5, 2013 in Ralston, NE
4) Christine Elizabeth Bolas (1990) b Jan 4, 1990 in Omaha, NE
4) Matthew Bolas (2000- ) b: Jan 4, 2000 in Omaha, NE
3) Alan Clark Bolas (1960- ) b: May 17, 1960 in Omaha, NE & Debra Ann Keavy (1963- ) b: July 21, 1963 in Omaha, NE. Married: Oct 11, 2003 in Omaha, NE & Laura Poole (1961- ) b Aug 17, 1961 Married: July 26, 1986 Omaha, NE
4) Eric Poole (1984-2014) b Oct 17, 1984 d Nov, 2014
4) Jessica Leah Bolas (1986- ) b: Oct 23, 1986 in Omaha, NE Married: Eric Quintana 2008 Estes Park, CO
5) Cole Bailey Bolas (2006-) b: April 27, 2006 Omaha, NE
5) Jude Quintana (2009-) b Oct 15, 2009
5) Luke Nathaniel Bolas (2014-) b Dec 24, 2014
4) Alissa Nicole Bolas (1989-) b June 1, 1989 Omaha, NE
5) Kylee Marie Feder- Bolas (2008- ) b Jan 12, 2008 Omaha, NE
5) Kolbee James Bolas (2009- ) b Sep 2, 2009 Omaha, NE
5) Cylis Alan Bolas (2015- ) b Feb 24, 2015 Omaha, NE
Ken’s sister 2) Virginia Ruth Bolas (1936- ) b July 28, 1936 Omaha, NE & John Lorne Philp (1929-) b Feb 27, 1929 Tucson, AZ. Married: Sept 6, 1958 in Tucson, AZ
3) David Lorne Phil (1962- ) b March 15, 1962 San Diego, CA & Tracey Ann Grover (1965-) b May 17, 1965, Married: June 20, 1987 in Houston, TX
4) Kelli Nicole Philp (1989- ) b Dec 16, 1989 in Coos Bay, OR
4)Andrew Lorne Philp (1993- ) b Dec 18, 1993 in Escondido, CA
3)Ruth Ann Phil (1963- ) b June 30, 1963 San Diego, CA & Michael John Dormanen (1960-) b May 31, 1960 in Virginia, MN. Married: May 5, 1992 Tucson, AZ
4) John Clarance Dormanen (2000-) b Feb 11, 2000 in Tucson, AZ
4) Aili Ruth Dormanen (2001-) b Dec 20, 2001 Tucson, AZ
