As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Linda
I regret I never had the opportunity to meet Jim.  I remember comments you made in letters we received from you, and I could tell from those comments, he was a wonderful man, and you were very happy.  Jim's death has surely left a vacant place in your life.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Love you!
                                                    Betty Sellers Kammerdiener

Almost 40 years ago, Jim gave me a bottle of Private Collection perfume. I loved it and have worn it ever since.  I've thought of him often.  We worked together at TI, and he was great to work with and could remain positive at some very difficult times. This was a man who made a positive impact on the lives he touched.

Jim was such a wonderful man. I always enjoyed our times together whether business or personal .Jim, Ralph , Mike  Mallette and I had many wonderful and fun times together. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. God bless you Jim.

"Jumping Jim" He was always very thoughtful and easy to talk with.  I met him at Texas Instruments while working for Charley Cough.  I am sure that God has a place for this fine gentleman and hope to see him in my next life.  God bless Linda and their family through this transtion in life's road.

Our social group at the lake will not be the same.  Jim was a wonderful host, a great cook and a really good friend.  There will be such an empty space in our lives with him gone.  We love you, Linda, and are holding you close in our thoughts and prayers.

Linda I am truely sorry about your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love you

Dearest Linda,
We have always loved Jim like a brother.  He was always a gracious host and a wonderful cook.  Jim always knew where to have the best dining and the best food.  He was an intelligent man and we are going to miss him too.
Love you much,

John and I thought highly of Jim and we will miss his calm demeanor and sincere concern to make us comfortable in his presence whether we were in his home or in ours.  We are sad not to be around him in the the days that lie ahead.  John and Mary Stacy

Linda and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. My memories of Jim will always be of a man who was one of the most professional and honest people I ever had the pleasure of working with.  His passion for TI, Wyle and our industry set an example and level that we should all strive to achieve. Shake, you will be missed but never forgotten!

It is hard to believe Jim is gone.  I worked for him in field sales while I was in the Consumer Group at TI.  One instance I had with him sort of typified Jim for me.  We were in the process of making a joint sales call at a Department store in Seattle.  Before the appointment he checked with customer service and found one of my Seattle customers, Pay and Pak, had just reordered 20,000 units of one of our low end calculators for a promotion they had started that same day.  Since we had shipped an initial order of 20K units the week before Jim thought customers must be breaking down the doors to buy our product.  He quickly had me cancel the Department store meeting and demanded we visit Pay and Pak.  Jim always rode to the sound of the guns. He was the best salesman I have ever met.

Of course I initially met Jim through Don, but Jim and I formed a special connection through our admiration of "Atlas Shrugged". I will miss our discussions. He was intelligent , had a great sense of humor, and was a true friend. Don and I both will really miss him.

Nothing like Seeing Jim jingling the chance in his pocket. Very friendly under all conditions.
Trevor Barrett (Sunnyvale, Ca)

Once in a lifetime someone comes along that you admire as a person, respect as a leader, and love as a friend---JB was that guy. We accomplished many things in our 40 some joint careers and we always had fun achieving these goals--even in Lubbock. Through the years our famlies, Linda, Ann, and our kids spent a lot of fun times together.  These times will always be remembered.
Love you JB.

Remembrances of Jim go back to his wedding in Providence, Rhode Island.  As a new brother in law, it came natural for him to take us to eat some wonderful lobster in a local restaurant.  He and Linda had a very nice home in the woods near his work for American Tourister Luggage.
        Later, we spent many wonderful Jim cooked meals at their place near Watsonville high in the hills and woods.  We flew our small airplane with great exhilaration.  His children went to Oregon campouts with us.

         As I would pass through San Francisco I would usually steal a day or two at their place.  We loved and respected Jim.  He was truly a good cook and really loved people.  He will be sorely missed.  We commend Linda for choosing such a fellow.
    OB and Caroline Phillips (Linda's brother)

Bolton was truly one of a kind.  It was honor to have worked for and with Jim at Wyle for almost 20 years.  He was hard-headed, but there wasn't anybody with more integrity and well respected.  When we travelled, he was often teased about having to be at the airport so early, his only comment "I've never missed a flight!". I never missed a flight with Jim, but I miss him now.

Those of us at TI Supply knew Jim as one of TI's best salesmen and a good friend. Our best wishes to his family.  Bob Linker,  Holly Lake Ranch, TX

Jim was an industry icon who influenced many. We all have fond memories of Shake that will be remembered forever...

You know you are really blessed when you have a special friend known as simply "JB" for almost fifty years.Miss Wendy and I will always cherish the many great times we had with "JB" and Miss Linda. The trips to europe were really special topped off with the last one in 1998. For a decade "JB" hosted the fishing trips to BC,and they were really special as well as first class,leaving you with a lifetime of great memories! "JB",Shake,Shake&Bake,Red..Man will you be missed..your friend the fatman!

I had the pleasure of working for JB during  the golden days at Wyle in the mid-nineties.  He was a big contributor to the fun and successful Wyle culture and he will be missed.  My condolences to Linda and his family.

Super awesome man, I will never forget you! I have kept your name alive for the past 12 years by writing your name on the elevator license in the Santa Clara Wyle building!! We will miss you "Shake and Bake"!

Jim was a good person,a friend and a joy to know.  He will be missed by all who knew him.  His earthly journey is over but the real journey in the hands of our Lord has only begun.

JB, a Man of true Integrity!  I was proud to work for, and learn from Jim.  Jim drove us hard, taught us well, and always had our backs, so we worked extra hard for him, he was a great leader, mentor and friend.

JB, "Shake n' Bake", a Man with true integrity! I was very proud to work for him, learn from him, daily lessons big and small, business and life.  As a leader, JB always had our backs, so we worked harder to win for him.

My thoughts of you Jim are from long ago. Many a time we spent camping and spending holidays together. You were once a part of the Hagemeyer family before your divorce and your wonderful marriage to Linda.  Thanks for all the memories. In times like these we remember the good times. Your help to Jess and me when we got out of the Air Force was great! You helped us get started in the TI world and Jess with his college. We would not have made it except for you knowlege and help. Our last visit with you was fun. When Jess and I came to the Lake and you laughed and said,"You were my favorite Hagemeyers" Our prayers are with Linda and all of your family.
Beverly Hagemeyer (Sister-in-law)

Linda and family, please accept our sincere condolences.  I have come to understand the man better over the years since wyle.  Loyal and fearless, JB formed relationships without regard to rank, because he was busy making things happen to support the field. We live 5 miles from his adopted beach home in Aptos, and now about the same age, I wonder how he pushed himself so hard for so long--he was tireless until the job was done, and in disty, it never is!  I worked for Jim longer than any other boss and after leaving, realized that in 34 years he was the best.   He stood with me during a difficult period in my life, and I am grateful to have had him in my life.    We also had FUN and laughed!  We sold a bunch of semiconductors as well. God bless you Bolton, rest. Love Dave

I was told that Jim was the hard core questioner during the annual Wyle branch reviews, so I was nervously anticipating my role, late calendar 93. I was on podium, anticipating his withering questions about the LA branch supplier relationships and performance, my responsibility as LA OPs mgr, when he opened the session with, 'they like you on McDowell Road,' telling me that the Motorolan's were happy, so he was happy. The review went fine after that. I left the LA branch soon after, to work for Priscilla and Jim, and it was thje best decision I ever made. I miss you, Jim, and thank you for your guidanxe, support, and friendship. Miss you. David Powers.

Jim was truly a "gentle"man and I revered him for those qualities.  Always helpful, an ever-willing mentor and confidant, unselfish and patient, always on an even keel.... in short, a person who inspired emulation.  Never once did I hear a disparaging word about Jim and those among us who can claim the same are few and very far between.  

I can honestly say, to know Jim was to love him and I will miss him.  

Rest In Peace.

Mike Mallette

Bolton, Bolton, Bolton! Everyone called him Bolton; not Jim............even Linda. Of course he was also "Shake 'n Bake". words cannot describe how sad his passing makes me feel. i do hope he got to enjoy all on that fishing gear we gave him at his Wyle retirement party. My association with Jim spans over forty years including Motorola and Wyle. There was none better. Love you Jim..........err Bolton.

Tom Beaver

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James Robert Bolton

September 12, 1934 – July 1, 2012

Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home & Hillcrest Mausoleum & Memorial Park

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