Jennifer Grace Bolyard

Jennifer Grace Bolyard, 35, of Rapid City, found everlasting peace on July 7, 2012. Jennifer was born to Nancy (Roads) and Richard Bolyard on September, 23, 1976. Jennifer lived an anything but ordinary life. She was full of spirit and her smile could warm any room. Jennifer was persistent and knew exactly what she wanted. Jennifer had the uncanny ability to calm any person around her by her gentle spirit. In 1998, Jennifer found a second home with Black Hills Works. She spent her days participating in the activities she enjoyed and always loved going to the park and having an iced coffee. Jennifer is survived by her mother, Nancy Bolyard, Rapid City, her father, Richard (Shelly) Bolyard, Rapid City, her grandparents, Cloyce and Margaret Bolyard, Lafayette, CO., Gerry Kilroy, Rapid City, Siblings, Matt Kilroy-Bolyard, Windsor, CO, Luke DeGeest, Meggie Bolyard, Molly Bolyard and Adam Bolyard all of Rapid City, Aunts; Cynthia Hackney (Hal), Longmont, CO, Marilyn Messersmith (Jordan), Lafayette, CO, Carol Roads, Aurora CO, Lori Roads, San Diego, CA, Judi (Randy) Reimers, Broomfield, CO, her uncles, Paul Roads, Denver, CO, Rick (Jenny) Bolyard, Louisville, CO, and Walt (Helen) Bolyard, Northglen, CO.and cousins, Emily Boele, Templeton, CA (Rob) and their daughter, Ellie and her many friends at Black Hills Works. Jennifer is preceded in death by her maternal grandma and grandpa Roads, uncle John Roads and cousin Garrett. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Edstrom & Rooks Funeral Service, Serenity Springs Chapel of Tranquility with Rev. Vikki French officiating. A memorial has been established to her group home and Friendship Camp.