H. Stanley Bolding - Cremation Society of Virginia

H. Stanley Bolding

March 12, 1939 - December 10, 2024

H. Stanley “Stan” Bolding, Ph.D., beloved economist, pilot, dog lover, Syracuse sports enthusiast, and cherished friend, passed away on December 10, 2024, at the age of 85.

Stan was born on March 12, 1939, in Dallas, Texas, to the late Horace Melton and Lois Hoope Bolding. Introduced to aviation by his father and uncle, both employed by Braniff Airways, Stan developed a lifelong passion for flying. A standout football player at Hillcrest High School, he graduated in 1957 and earned a B.S. in Economics from Oklahoma State University in 1961.

While pursuing further studies at South Dakota State University, Stan co-piloted U.S. Airmail flights. He later enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, NY, where he developed a lasting affection for Syracuse Orange basketball. He earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs in 1975.

Stan built a distinguished career at Data Resources Inc. (later part of McGraw Hill and WEFA), pioneering economic forecasting models. It was at WEFA that he met his beloved wife, Virginia “Ginny” Wertman. The couple married in 1981, with a dachshund serving as their best man. They enjoyed life together in Alexandria, VA, and on their 53-acre Maryland farm, sharing a passion for flying and their many dogs.

In 2009, Stan and Ginny settled in Williamsburg, VA, where they became active members of the Ford’s Colony community. Following Ginny’s passing in 2022, Stan deeply valued the care and companionship of neighbors and friends, especially Fred and Shelley Donnell, Cindy Gibson, and Janet V. Green.

Stan’s legacy includes his contributions to Wertman Village, a Habitat for Humanity project dedicated to affordable housing in Williamsburg. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Stan and Ginny’s memory may be made to Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg (P.O. Box 1443, Newport News, VA 23601; www.HabitatPGW.org) to support Wertman Village.

Stan will be remembered for his intellect, kindness, and devotion to those he loved.

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H. Stanley “Stan” Bolding, Ph.D., beloved economist, pilot, dog lover, Syracuse sports enthusiast, and cherished friend, passed away on December 10, 2024, at the age of 85. Stan was born on March 12, 1939, in Dallas, Texas, to the late Horace Melton and Lois Hoope Bolding. Introduced to aviation by his father and uncle, both…

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I was heartbroken to hear that Stanley had passed. He was a very dear friend of my mother, Dawn Mazzio, from when he was teaching in South Dakota many years ago. They stayed in touch over the years and I kept Stanley updated when my mother was sick with leukemia in the early 2000’s. I spoke to him several times after Ginny died and kept him updated on mom. During one recent conversation he had moved into a senior living center and was not at all happy and was moving back to his home to be cared for by friends and neighbors. I was happy to hear he was surrounded by people who loved him. He was - truly amazing man. Rest in Peace, Stanley. Jeanne Apelseth

I am very sorry to learn of Stan's death. He lived a full and amazing life and his was wonderful at sharing stories about it. I met him through his wife, Virginia Wertman, who I worked with for many years and whose friendship and brilliance I greatly valued. They were a wonderful couple and their individual and shared adventures were a testament to lives well lived. I miss them both.

Saddened to hear of his passing. He was largely responsible for my achieving the requirements for my M.S. in Economics from the SDSU Minuteman Graduate School at Ellsworth AFB, SD in Sept. 1971 immediately prior to being transferred to Lowry AFB, CO. The M.S., together with my Wharton School B.S. in Economics, aided me immensely in my long Federal Government career as well my increasingly prosperous retirement years. Stan wool be missed!

My cousin was tall and funny, smart and kind. Back In the 50’s I remember him singing “Walking My Baby Back Home” at our grandparent’s house.

Stan was a good friend and always the gentleman. Love of flying brought us together resulting in our decades long friendship. Stan and I shared the freedom of flight in Virginia and Maryland area over the years. Stan, blue skies and fair winds. Jim Reed CFII

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