Ayne Archie Bolt

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ayne Archie Bolt, who passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 81 after his battle with lung cancer. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Ayne was born on October 1, 1944, in Colville, WA, to Art and Adra Bolt. Over the years, Ayne worked as a carpenter in the construction industry. He was a protector, provider, and father. If you knew Ayne, you knew he had a big heart for his pets. While he was baking a pie and making steak, his dogs were getting served steak too. His dogs even had their own designated couch in the house.

Ayne loved life; he was always positive and a happy man who never took anything too seriously. He would welcome you into his home with open arms and a bright smile. Gardening and keeping a perfect yard were his passions. Fords and family were also at the top of his priority list, as he was the glue that kept us all together.

Aside from the hard‑working man that Ayne was, he also loved to travel. He enjoyed taking small trips to Texas with Fran to visit family. Most recently, he took a trip to Mazatlán and went on cruises to the Caribbean. For fun, he also enjoyed taking trips to casinos in Las Vegas and Airway Heights. Ayne will be missed dearly by all of us; he leaves a legacy behind.

Ayne proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. During his time of service to our country, he was deployed forward in defense of our nation. He served honorably in the Vietnam War. His decorations include: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/1*, and Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device. You could call him a hero.

Ayne was preceded in death by his parents, Art Bolt and Adra Chamberlain, and by his daughter, Rhonda. He is survived by his children, Chris (Becky) Bolt of Nine Mile Falls, Washington; Devin (Gary) Kent of Kettle Falls, Washington; Shannon (Shannon) Bolt of San Antonio, Texas; 8 grandchildren; 10 great‑grandchildren; and siblings, Terry, Janet, Lois, Gary, Tim, and Patty.

Ayne will be laid to rest at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery on February 6 at 2:30 p.m., 21702 W. Espanola Rd., Medical Lake, WA. A celebration of life will follow this summer. Please visit the online memorial website and sign his guestbook at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com. Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory have been entrusted with his care and cremation.