Bolder Memorial Service

I'm heading back to Vail Thursday to attend Bolder's memorial service. Paul arranged with Paul Lorenz at FNB for us to sign our loan papers a day early so I could leave. I wasn't sure if the service would be Friday or Saturday. So we'll head down to Creston Thursday a.m. and I take off for Colorado that afternoon. Paul needs to stay home and oversee the movers, who are hovering around the DSM area with our stuff in a truck.

 

I'm expecting a large turnout at this event, as Boldie is loved by all in the Vail valley. His mother Claire and Brother Bret and his wife are attending. Claire is in her mid 80's so this will be a tough trip on her. I will be glad to thank Bret for all his help for Cindy in Bolder's last few days on earth.

 

Amy will be by my side. Jud won't be able to attend - he's spent so much time traveling lately. I'm so glad he was able to spend time with Boldie last week.

 

I fly back into DSM late Sunday and will spend Monday at home unpacking and recovering. I feel bad leaving Paul with the move, but there's no other option. And he better put the silverware in the right drawer! No picture hanging before I return.

 

 

Isn't this a great picture! 

 

 

Brian Philip “Bolder” Lefebvre 1953 – 2012

Bolder Lefebvre, 59, passed away on November 11, 2012 after a 2 year battle with cancer. He died in the comfort of his home, after spending his last weeks having a great time with family and friends.

Bolder was born on April, 12, 1953 in Holyoke, MA. to Jerome and Claire Lefebvre. He graduated from New Hampshire College in 1975, and spent 3 years in the Air Force National Guard. He moved to Vail, Colorado, in 1978, where he was employed in the food service industry and as a retailer. He met Cindy Bullock in 1981 and they married in 1984. In 1989, they were blessed with a son, Colby Breton Lefebvre.

Bolder was loved wherever he went, and was the type of guy who could sit in pub and instantly connect with the staff and patrons alike. He was known as the Mayor of E-town, because he enjoyed presiding over the bar, and watching sporting events at that establishment in Edwards where he and Cindy live. Bolder was a big fan of the Boston Celtics and the New York Giants. He liked to cook and knew his way around a grill – helping to influence his son’s career choice. He wore his heart on both sleeves and both pant legs. He will be greatly missed.

Bolder is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, Cindy, and son, Colby, of Vail. He is also survived by his mother, Claire Lefebvre, West Springfield, MA and brothers Brett (Trudy) Lefebvre (Newburyport, MA) and Russell (Beth) Lefebvre (Carmel, CA). Also left to mourn are Cindy’s family, many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerome Lefebvre.

A photo I scanned recently...