Dr. Joseph Gil Bolin's Obituary
Dr. Joseph Bolin, a loving husband, devoted father, dear friend and cherished family practice physician, passed away on June 22, 2023. His departure leaves a void in our hearts, but his legacy of compassion, integrity, and unwavering commitment of service to his loved ones and patients will forever live on.
Born on June 20, 1972, in Dallas, Texas, Joseph Gil Bolin was the beloved son of Vickie and Bob Bolin. From an early age, it was evident that Joseph possessed an innate curiosity and a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of others. Driven by his passion for helping others, he dedicated himself to pursuing a career in healthcare.
Joseph grew up in the heart of Dallas in the Oak Highlands area. When Joseph was two and a half, he asked his parents for a baby and that baby became his sister Valerie. He promised he would always take care of her. Living up to that promise, Joseph helped with Valerie’s potty training, sports, and driving lessons, to name a few. As children, Joseph and Valerie were very close playing cops and robbers, cabbage patch dolls, goofing off in the family pool, and in their late teen years, lifted weights together. Joseph was a cub scout and football player, and he enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, hunting and four wheeling.
Joseph was a devoted son where no job was too big or too small to help his parents. He was a jack of all trades who would grill, bake, clean the house from head to toe, mix the chemicals for his parent’s pool, cut down trees, work cattle, and mend fences at the family ranch. Joseph was also a born entertainer re-creating Saturday night live skits and Seinfeld episodes that would make anyone near him burst out in laughter.
Dr. Bolin's greatest joy in life was his young family. He married Rachel Souers in 2016, and they were blessed with three beautiful daughters, Elizabeth, Charlotte, and Olivia. Joseph was a wonderful husband and father willing to do anything to help his family. He made sure his daughters knew how much he loved them and took pride in being a girl dad participating in countless tea parties and was a vital part of their bedtime routine of story time and snuggles, which was something he looked forward to every night. His favorite weekend activities were exploring new parks with his daughters and cheering on Elizabeth and Charlotte as they played soccer. His legacy in life will live on through his daughters and the values he instilled in them of kindness, perseverance, and empathy along with his fun-loving spirit and great sense of humor.
In addition to his dedication to his family and profession, Joseph continued his love of the outdoors with nature, whether it was boating, fishing, or hunting in full camo during deer and duck hunting seasons. Over the years Joseph also volunteered his time like serving as a medical missionary to the underserved along the Amazon River in Brazil.
Dr. Joseph Gil Bolin leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and kindness that will continue to inspire all those who were fortunate enough to have known him. His deep love for his family, unwavering dedication to his patients, and genuine care for others will forever be remembered.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel, his children, Elizabeth, Charlotte, and Olivia, his parents, Vickie & Bob Bolin, his sister, Valerie and her husband Brian, his nephew, Wyatt, and a host of extended family members and dear friends.
A memorial service to celebrate the remarkable life of Dr. Joseph Bolin will be held at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas on June 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Memorial Chapel.
In Lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to the Bolin children’s education fund. Please make checks payable to “Bolin Children’s Education Benefit.” Checks can be mailed to the following address: P.0. Box 2332, Allen, TX 75013.
Another option for contribution is Zoey’s Place, a 501(c)(3) Christian non-profit that benefits children in Africa. To donate to Zoey’s Place in honor of Dr. Joseph Bolin, visit zoeysplace.org.
Dr. Bolin's memory will forever be etched in our hearts, and his influence will continue to guide and inspire us. As we mourn his loss, let us also celebrate the extraordinary life Joseph lived and the profound impact he had on the lives of countless family, friends and patients. May he rest in eternal peace, knowing that his life was a true testament to the love, service, and compassion of others.
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