Retired missionary, Rev. Evelyn E (Burke) Bolton, was escorted into heaven on May 13, 2020. Although born in New Jersey in 1928, she grew up in South Africa, the daughter of missionaries Frederic and Lydia Burke. Lydia was a daughter of Swedish missionaries to Africa, making Evelyn a 3rd generation missionary.

In 1952 she married Robert Bolton, who was born in China, the son of missionaries Leonard and Ada Bolton. Robert & Evelyn began their ministry together planting a church in New Jersey. Following this pastorate, they became Assemblies of God (A/G) missionaries to Taiwan where they continued in church planting and teaching ministries for 40 years. Evelyn partnered with Robert in every part of ministry. She loved teaching, counseling, and praying with women and youth.

In 1994, rather than retiring, they received appointment under A/G Intercultural Ministries to minister among Chinese in the US. This led to planting a Chinese church in the Philadelphia area.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband who went to glory in 2012. They leave behind a legacy of faithful service and commitment to the Lord, as well as many spiritual children.

"She is clothed with strength and dignity She speaks with wisdom and kindness She is joyful for the time to come. Her children rise up and call her blessed." Proverbs 31: 25, 26,28

Evelyn is survived by her 2 daughters and their husbands, 4 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter, who all adored her and whose wisdom and loving influence will remain with them their whole lives.

Evelyn's family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to the 8th floor nursing staff of Conestoga View Nursing home who took exceptional and compassionate care of their mom during the past year.

Her interment and memorial service will be held at a future date.