Dagmar Holcomb Obituary

Dagmar Backman Holcomb January 2, 1919 January 5, 2013 Dagmar Backman Holcomb, 94, of State College, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at the Fair-ways at Brookline Village, State College. Born Jan. 2, 1919, in Hartford, Conn., she was the third child of the late Ernest and Ina Lakso Backman. On April 4, 1942, she married Edmund Joseph Holcomb, who preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 2001. She is survived by two children, Edmund Jay Holcomb and his wife, Brenda, of Wrightsville, Pa., Eloise Henault and her husband, Robert, of Delhi, N.Y.; a brother-in-law, Leland Holcomb, of Simsbury, Conn.; four grandchildren; and two great -grandchildren. Along with her husband she was predeceased by her two sisters and one brother. She lived in Burlington, Conn., during her childhood and graduated from Canton High School. She worked at Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. before marrying Edmund Joseph Holcomb on April 4, 1942. They lived on the family farm in Weatogue, Conn. until they retired to State College in 1995. She was a member and past matron of Hesper Chapter O.E.S. and an advisor to Simsbury Assembly #38 Rainbow Girls. Graveside service and burial will be 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at Simsbury Cemetery, Simsbury, CT with the Rev. Jonathan Morgan officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Pennsylvania Chapter, 3544 N. Progress Avenue #205, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or Home Nursing Agency, P.O. Box 352, Altoona, PA 16603. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com.

Published by Centre Daily Times on Jan. 9, 2013.
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I met Dagmar when she lived at Brookline, in Pine Castle. What a beautiful place she lived in.

Anytime I would see her she was with her best friend, Roz, before her passing. I recall that several years ago on several sunny, warm, summer afternoons the two of them played a board game with my brother and I in the shade of one of the many veranda's to choose from to sit awhile and enjoy the summertime. We all had such a fun time each time we got together.

I considered Dagmar a friend and knew her to be a kind, gentle, loving person.

I am saddened by her passing. Please accept my condolences.

Linda Miller

January 15, 2013

Brenda & Jay
I'm sorry for your loss. May loving memories bring a smile and warm your heart. Sincerely, Karin Garner

January 11, 2013

Jay and Brenda:
Our sincerest sympathy on the passing of your mother. That generation is quickly disappearing. My 94 year old mother passed away last July. Our prayers are with you.

Gary and Fran Moorman

January 10, 2013

Jay, Brenda, and family members:
Sincerest sympathy on the passing of Mrs. Holcomb.
Pat and Bob Kidder

January 10, 2013

Eloise and Bob - accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of your mother. In friendship - Kitty and Junior Breon

January 10, 2013

Jay and Brenda- It's always sad to lose a parent whatever the circumstances. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Delphine Smith

January 9, 2013

Jay and Brenda, Your mother was blessed to have you both! With our sympathy,

Rick & Andrea Grazzini

January 9, 2013

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