In loving memory of

DANNY LEE BOLINGER
December 11, 1954 - April 13, 2011

Danny Lee Bolinger, age 56, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN.Born December 11, 1954 in Huntington, IN he was the son of Bill D. and Marylyn J. (Geiger) Bolinger.

A lifetime Columbia City resident, he graduated with the Class of 1973 from Columbia City Joint High School.On May 21, 1977 he married Michelle Trimmer at First Church of God, Columbia City.For 28 years, he worked as a welder for Dana Corporation, Syracuse.

Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Michelle Bolinger of Columbia City; daughters, Brandi (Sergio) Saldivar of Fort Wayne and Amber (Russell) Simons of Churubusco; son, Jeremy (Heather) Bolinger of Churubusco; sisters and brother, Jan Smith of Huntington, Lori (Randy) DeBaillie of Pierceton, Toni (Benji) Fugate of Columbia City, Lois (Russ) Gagnon of North Manchester, Lonnie (Brenda) Bolinger of Syracuse and Stacy (Scott) Gagnon of Columbia City; one grandson, Jackson Bolinger of Churubusco.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Debbie Bolinger and step-brother, Gary Bolinger.

Visitation is Friday, April 15, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.Funeral service is Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Howard Compton of Troy Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will follow at Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam.Memorials may be given in memory of Mr. Bolinger to the American Stroke Association, National Center, 7272 Grunville Avenue, Dallas, TX75231.Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Tributes

Eddie Beagles wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"To the Entire Bolinger Family; May each of you find courage to face tomorrow as you rest in the knowledge that we truly care about each of your needs and that we will walk beside you in your journey of grief. Eddie Beagles and the Staff of DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home "

Sandra Collier wrote on Apr 20, 2011:

"To the Bolinger Family, I am deeply sorry to hear about Danny he will truly be missed by all that knew him. He was a great friend to many as well as a loving husband and father."

Garry + Sherri Hitzfield wrote on Apr 20, 2011:

"So sorry to hear of your loss. May GOD be with you.We worked with Danny. He was quiet & so sweet.You are all in our prayers.GOD Bless.Garry + Sherri"

Dennis and Bonnie Pease wrote on Apr 16, 2011:

"Dear Brandi girl and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, if there is anything we can do please give a shout.. God Bless ya all."

Michele Porter wrote on Apr 16, 2011:

"Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I had the pleasure of waiting on your family many moons ago @ the truck stop. Please know that you are in my thoughts & prayers during this time. Bless all of you."

Linda Nierman Eloph wrote on Apr 16, 2011:

"My deepest sympathy goes out to Danny''s entire family.I have known Danny since grade school, and he and Jan and I attended church together way back when.Even then, Danny had such a gentle spirit and always wore that contageous smile!My heart would leap with joy when I would see he and Michelle out together at the store or having dinner -- their love was so evident and so cute, and I was so happy for them. Your hearts are broken now... your loving memories will help mend... he was a great man, and his passing is such a great loss.May God bless and touch each of your hearts."

Karla Hazen Hart wrote on Apr 16, 2011:

"Dear Michelle~I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We had a lot of fun times together when we were young & I think of you often.I will never forget that when you two were newlyweds, you couldn''t afford anything bigger than a twin size bed so you slept together in that tiny bed!It''s a good think you were both small people!!Please extend my sympathy to your children & extended family.Danny is now in God''s loving arms.Peace & love~ Karla "

Roger & Judy (Bolinger) Vance wrote on Apr 15, 2011:

"We are thinking of you in your time of grief and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.Your cousin,Judy Bolinger Vance"

Jane Helton wrote on Apr 15, 2011:

"Dear Bolinger family: We are so sorry to read about your husband and father.Our deepest sympathy to all of you.May God give you strength. Jack, Jane, Joel and Andrew Helton"

jim and lori mcclellan wrote on Apr 14, 2011:

"so sorry for your loss thanks for callingj"

Wilhemina Leeuw wrote on Apr 14, 2011:

"Amber, I am so sad to hear of the passing of your father.I hope you can comfort in his peace.You can be sure that God will give you the strength you need to get through this time.It may seem impossible to imagine, but you just have to trust in Him to see you and your family through this.I will be thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.My sympath, Willie Leeuw"

Deb (Sexton) Warnick wrote on Apr 14, 2011:

"I am so sorry to hear of Danny''s passing. He was my brother Tim''s best bud for years and he was around our house a lot. He was a good guy with a big heart and I am sure he will be missed by many. My condolences to his entire family. God bless you all!"

Dana Robinson wrote on Apr 14, 2011:

"To the Bolinger family,I am very sad to hear about Danny''s passing. He worked with me at Dana on the case line and I thought very highly of Danny. My condolences to Danny''s family."

Tim and Christa Lee wrote on Apr 14, 2011:

"BOLINGER family I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Dan. He is now in the hands of God and watching over all of you, My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time. My God bless each one of you. Christa And Tim Lee "

todd ajohneine clingerman wrote on Apr 14, 2011:

"Dear Michelle and kids and to the rest of the Bolinger family, Todd and I are deeply sadened in Dannys passing.We are very lucky to have had him in our lives. He will be missed greatly. Heaven must be an even greater place since he has arived. Our prayers are with all of you!"

nicole west wrote on Apr 13, 2011:

"Bolinger Family I''''m so sorry for your loss. Ill keep you in my prayers."

Jeff Mullins wrote on Apr 13, 2011:

"First things first.. God Bless the entire family !!! I have known Dan and the entire family for as long as I can remember. Dan was one of the most caring men who ever walked the face of this earth.I will always remember getting the opportunity to go mushroom hunting with Dan, we would be walking through the woods and I would be a few steps ahead of him looking at every thing except for what we were out hunting for, and all the sudden Dan would laugh and say "Jeffo did you step on these mushrooms over here?" I sometimes think that he would throw them down just so he could tell everyone how bad I was at shroomin.I love Dan like a brother and will miss him very much.I am glad that he is no longer in pain!!! I LOVE YOU DAN-O."

Sheila Mullins wrote on Apr 13, 2011:

"Michelle and family,I am so sorry for your loss.I will miss Dan''s gentle nature and his friendly smile.I was always glad to see him.He was a super person and a great friend.He is in a better place now and resting in peace.I hope it comforts all of you to know how much everyone cared about Dan."

Shelby Hare wrote on Apr 13, 2011:

"To the Bolinger Family: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers. May you find peace in knowing you will always have an angel watching over you each and every day."

Laurie LaRue Bills wrote on Apr 13, 2011:

"Oh, to all of you I am so very sorry. We sometimes in life wonder where people go, but we know they have to be ok, cus they are not in the orbits. PLEASE know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers thru this sad time. I pray for strength for the upcoming days, months and years. So sorry again.......with great sadness, Laurie"

Kim Willson wrote on Apr 13, 2011:

"Brandi and Family-So sorry for your loss. I pray that God lays a healing hand on you and your family during this time. Keeping you in my prayers-Kim Willson "