JON A. BOULTER

LEVANT – Jon Arthur Boulter, 51, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 24, 2008, at his home. Jon was born Oct. 1, 1956, the beloved son of Arthur Edward and Helen Alice (Sutton) Boulter. A lifelong resident of Bangor, Jon was educated in Bangor schools, graduating from Bangor High School in 1974. He attended the University of Maine, Orono and graduated in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science in business administration. After college and for a number of years, Jon worked along side of his father, grandparents and uncle in the family business, J.J. Boulter & Son, Inc. He worked for his father until his father’s retirement and then assumed his position as operational manager. He subse-quently worked in sales for the successor business, Bangor Welding Supply/Advantage Gases and Tools, until the time of his death. Jon excelled at sales and customer service, and was respected for his expertise. Jon was passionate about his hobbies and had many of them, from dirt bike riding in his younger years and cars to radio controlled boats and airplanes. He was also a storyteller of Maine proportions; few people could top his stories when he was on a roll. The love of his life was his family, especially his son, Jon James and his daughter, Jennifer Ann, whom he was very proud and he cherished them. All his family and his life partner meant a great deal to him. Jon is survived by his parents, Arthur and Helen of Bangor; daughter, Jennifer of Winterport; son, J.J. of Bangor; his life partner and friend, Susan Terrillion of Levant; sister, Karen Young and her spouse, Duane, of Bangor; brother, Dr. Joseph Boulter and his spouse, Dr. Avis Chen of Jacksonville, Fla.; brother, David of Augusta; uncle and aunt, William and Helen MacDonald; uncle and aunt, Robert and Judy Sutton of Quincy, Fla.; many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He is also survived by his former spouse, Jane Opel, the mother of his children. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Ed and Evelyn Boulter, and Robert and Gladys Sutton. Jon was loved by many, many people and will be sorely missed. Relatives and friends may call 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor. A private funeral service will be held Monday, Jan. 28. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor. Those wishing to remember Jon in a special way may contribute in his memory to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Komen Maine Affiliate, P.O. Box 1626, Bangor, ME 04402-1626. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com.