- Date Of Birth: September 20, 1984
- Date Of Death: August 24, 2020
- State: Utah
William Eugene Bolden V, of Ogden, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 35 on August 24, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 20, 1984 in Logan, Utah to William “Bill” Bolden IV, and Julia (Maes) Bolden. He grew up in Logan and spent his teenage years in Dixon, New Mexico, where he lettered in high school sports. After returning to Utah, he met the love of his life, Jessica Szilagyi, and together they had two beautiful daughters, Jazella Carolyn (9), and Avianna Ruth (4).
Will worked as a Scaffold foreman and had a passion for football. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and played on the semi-pro football teams “Da Bears” in Logan, and the “Revolution” in Ogden, where he won 10 championship rings and made many lifelong friends. He considered his friends to be family and loved to gather for Sunday football games and other events.
“Big Will” was the life of the party and was always making people laugh with his silliness. He had a heart of pure Gold and was often described as a giant teddy bear. He loved deeply and always made sure everyone knew just how much they mattered to him, never letting us say goodbye without a big bear hug & saying ‘I love you.
Will is survived by his true love, Jessica Szilagyi; their daughters, Jazella and Avianna; and a son, Jackson, whom he desperately wanted to be a part of his life. He is also survived by his parents: William “Bill” Bolden IV and Julia (Maes) Bolden, both of Logan; and his siblings: Deus (Erin) Maes, of Logan; Myamaria (Peter) Shields, of Spring Hill, FL; Myrrhaya Bolden, of Cleves, OH; and Julian Bolden, of Logan.
He also leaves behind his paternal grandfather, William Eugene Bolden III; his uncle, Charles “CJ” Thompson, of Maryland, who gave William the nickname “Bam Bam” as a young child; Tios Miguel and Anna Ruth (Maes) Espinoza, of Alabama; and nieces and nephews: Marcus, Amaya, and Quincy Maes; Amariya, Makaya, Lisiya, Owen, and Kyson Shields; Addison and Zianna Humphries; and Malakai Bolden. William will leave a void in the hearts of many cousins and other relatives & friends, all of whom love him dearly.
William was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Susanna Maes, of Dixon, NM; his paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Thompson, of Washington, DC; and his uncle Daniel Maes, of Dixon, NM.
