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Submitted: 11/29/22 • Approved: 11/30/22 • Last Updated: 12/3/22 • R1459738-G1459738-S3
P.W. "Bud" Bolmer
Unknown - August 4, 2012
Ruth Dunlap Bolmer
February 22, 1921 - November 21, 2008
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P.W. (Bud) Bolmer, 83, a Kaiser Aluminum corrosion chemist, died in Hot Springs Village, Ark., on Aug. 4 after bypass surgery.
Born in Kings Mills, Ohio, Bolmer earned a B.S. from Ohio University and a Ph.D. in chemistry from Purdue University.
Bolmer worked for Mobil Oil in Dallas from 1956 until 1966. He then spent almost 20 years with Kaiser Aluminum in Pleasanton, Calif. While at Kaiser, he developed and patented a process for handling mud during ore extraction. He was an emeritus member of ACS, joining in 1953.
In retirement, he loved to travel, play golf and bridge, and participate in events at Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church, where he was a member. He tutored high school students in math and chemistry for more than 15 years.
Bolmer is survived by his daughters, Donna Dean and Camilla Drew; son, John; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. His wife of 52 years, Ruth, predeceased him.
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Ruth D. Bolmer, of Hot Springs Village, passed away Friday, November 21, 2008 at a local Hot Springs hospital. She was born February 22, 1921, was the third of four daughters born to Jesse Merriwether Dunlap and Mary Ethel Chenowth Dunlap in Dallas, Texas. Above all, Ruth was a loving and devoted Mother, wife and homemaker. In addition, at times she was employed as a secretary in various companies. In retirement, she loved to travel, play golf and bridge with friends, participated in many church activities and was a charter member of Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church. She is survived by P. W. "Bud" Bolmer, her husband of 52 years, of Hot Springs Village, AR; a sister, Jane Wren of Houston, Texas; two daughters: Donna Dean and husband James of Murfreesboro, TN; Camilla Drew and husband Ron of DeSoto,TX, a son John Edwin Bolmer and wife Linda of Louisville, CO, three granddaughters Kelly Hopkins of Murfreesboro, TN and Mary Michael Gipson of Austin, TX, Jill Elise Bolmer of Louisville, CO, step-grandson Patrick Stapleton of Louisville, CO and four great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters-Mary Ellen Tigner and Jessie Dyer. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mike Morey officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 25, 2008 from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Entombment will be in CedarVale Mausoleum, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.
Contributed on 11/29/22 by ashaw444
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