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Craig Holden Obituary
Craig Holden
Resident of Mountain View
Craig passed away September 6, 2010 at the age of 86. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Marjorie. He will be deeply missed by his son John (Sharon), his grandchildren David (Melissa), Carla (Rich) and his great grandsons Brendan and Jeremy. Craig is preceded in death by his son Kenneth.
Craig had a life-long love of the mountains. He enjoyed rock climbing, backpacking, skiing, fishing and just being in the high Sierra. He was loved by his family and many friends.
He will be missed by all. Services are pending.
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Peggy Gill Dickson
October 23, 2010
To the Holdens:
Your husband, father, father-in-law,and granddad was a very fine person of which you were great sources of pride and interest. May your many, happy memories of him comfort and inspire you. Love and Peace, Peggy and Ed
Newton
October 7, 2010
To the Holden family, sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his LOVE, PEACE, and STRENGTH at this time of sorrow. May he R.I.P <3
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