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Saint George, Utah

ALICE HOLLAND Obituary

Alice Bentley Holland 1915 ~ 2011 St. George, Utah - The sunshine which so characterizes Utah's Dixie dimmed just a little on January 3, 2011, a tribute to the passing of one of its treasured daughters, Alice Bentley Holland. It is fitting that Alice died in her own home located equidistant between the classic red sandstone of the St. George Tabernacle, her childhood LDS meetinghouse, and the incomparable St. George Temple, which dominated the landscape of her life and which she faithfully attended until her death. Alice was as strong as the stones with which both buildings had been built by her pioneer ancestors and she never wanted to live in any city, state, or nation that could not provide her a view of her beloved Pine Valley Mountain.Alice was born October 20, 1915, the first of six children to Herbert Roy and Leonora Snow Bentley. She attended local schools where she was an exceptional student sitting at the feet of remarkably devoted teachers, two of whom were her parents. On September 7, 1936, Alice married Frank Dennis Holland who, with his Irish charm, swept her off her feet. She found her deepest joy and truest sense of mission in mothering three sons and a daughter, Dennis (Jean) of Placerville, California, Jeffrey (Patricia) of Salt Lake City, Utah, Scott, who died in infancy, and Deborah Holland Millet of St. George, Utah. Her joy has been magnified in her senior years by 25 grandchildren/grandchildren-in-law, 36 great grandchildren, and two great, great grandchildren. Her husband, son, parents and two sisters, Erma Sandberg of Washington, Utah and Mildred Dailey of Granite Bay, California preceded her in death. She is survived by one sister, Helen Nisson Jolley of Washington, Utah, and two brothers, Herbert S. Bentley of St. George, Utah, and Marion J. Bentley of Provo, Utah. Alice served in all the auxiliaries of the LDS Church, with perhaps her happiest years being those she served with her husband and daughter as a missionary in England (1962-63) and California (1963-64.) After the death of her husband, she served faithfully as a volunteer telephone operator in the St. George Temple for nearly 25 years. The family wishes to thank the host of friends, neighbors and professionals who loved and cared for Alice in her declining years. Special mention must be made of Ana Mitchell, her livein care giver in the final months of her life, Dr. Clark Staheli, her physician, and the devoted employees of Applegate Home Care and Hospice. Her granddaughters, Heather Holland Adams and Rebecca Holland Ganowsky, also gave special care to Alice for many years. Appreciation is expressed to the members of the St. George Fifth Ward for their loyalty and compassionate service to Alice and her family in this time of loss. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. George East Stake Center immediately east of the St. George Temple. There will be a viewing held Friday, January 7, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, from 9:30 to 10: 30 a.m. prior to the service, both visitations held at the Stake Center. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make donations to the LDS Missionary Fund or a favorite charity of your choosing. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, UT, (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Alice's guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for ALICE HOLLAND

23 Entries

Pamela Jenine Wright Hall

January 8, 2011

Aunt Alice, It was always a pleasure to visit with you. You always had a kind word and beautiful smile for all around you. You will be missed, but we know you are in a better place with all of those that have gone before you. Please say hello and tell my Grandpa and Grandma Holland I miss them every day and they have come to me in dreams often so I know they are watching over me and my family. Thoughts for a smile.

Camille Lloyd

January 7, 2011

To the Holland families and to Mary and Lee McCann, whom I met in Houston, I wish to extend my sympathies in the loss of this wonderful woman. I only met Alice twice, I think, but I still remember how welcoming and warm she was to me when I met her at one of the Snow family reunions. How much I enjoyed hearing the stories of how as a youth, she would catch a ride with the mail wagon on its journey from St. George to Central where she would then be met by my grandfather, Levi Snow, who would take her on to Pine Valley for a visit. She told of how she would bundle up in blankets, lie on the back of the wagon, and enjoy gazing up at the stars. I was also impressed with Alice's thoughtfulness in sending a Christmas card to my mother, Cherril Snow Lloyd, Alice's first cousin, just a few weeks ago. I know you will all miss Alice dearly, and the Lloyd family sends their love and their prayers.

Larry Paul Quaney Jr

January 7, 2011

Aunt Alice ,
Alice was always the most Loving and Caring person that I have ever been around . Everyone that came in Contact with Alice , Was a Better person after !! I was always excited , when I knew that we were going to stop and see Aunt Alice !! She has been a Great influence for people that want to serve our Heavenly Father !! Alice you will be Dearly Missed !!

January 7, 2011

Dear Dennis, Jeff and families,

We were sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mother. By now she is rejoicing with Frank, who has been waiting patiently. We love you and your families, and pray the comforting spirit of the Holy Ghost will lighten your grief, and give the assurance of the blessing of family relationships in the next world. We send our love and support.

Kay and Ida Jean Brooks

Dawn Ramsey

January 7, 2011

I have never met Sister Holland, but I was touched by the beautiful words that were spoken about her by Elder Holland in Conference, and I'm saddened to hear of her passing. Thank you for sharing her example with those of us outside her realm of influence. May the Lord bless you all with His spirit at this time. It seems you have been blessed to share your lives with a very special lady.

Ed and Sherie Seegmiller

January 7, 2011

Dear Holland Family,

On behalf of my family please convey our deepest sympathies on the passing of Sister Alice Holland. Wow! She was a special lady for many of us in St George. I am serious. Many, many young men and women were touched and inspired by her influence for good over them. St George was a small community back in the 50’s and 60’s as we grew up and Sister Holland knew us all very well. I have great memories of her influence in my life in both elementary and high school. Our family will forever be grateful for having been touched and inspired by Sister Holland.

The Peterson's

January 7, 2011

My children and I met Dear Sister Holland a few years ago on her birthday. What an amazing lady. I think of her often and my children treasure that memory. Thank you for sharing her with us all.
The world would indeed be a better place with more people like Sister Holland.

Durant & Virginia McArthur

January 7, 2011

January 7, 2011

Dear Holland Family,

We send our sympathy and best wishes at the time of your lovely matriarch's passing. We remember her warmth and kindness to the neighborhood kids in her home or whenever we encountered her even as we all aged went our seperate ways.

With our love,

Mark & Debbie Slight

January 7, 2011

Dear Holland family, may our Heavenly Father's peace and loving arms be around all of you during this tender time. We love you.

Sue Copinga

January 7, 2011

May the Lord comfort your hearts as you look forward to your promised eternities.

Shelly Bursell

January 6, 2011

Dear Hollands,
How I loved Grandma Alice. She blessed all of our lives with her grace and whit and her unconditional love and kindness. she will be missed, but wonderfully remembered. I wish I could be there with you all to celebrate her wonderful life. My love to all of you!
Shelly Sipple Bursell

January 6, 2011

Brother and Sister Holland,
Not matter what age your mom passes away you always miss her. Love and hugs to all your family.
Sandy Miner (Mitchell)

Rachel Cornwell-Doyle

January 6, 2011

Dear Holland Family,

I am sorry to hear about your sweet mom. I grew up in the St. George East stake and had many occasions to meet her. My prayers go out to all of you.

Marie Haws

January 6, 2011

Picture taken on our visit Feb 20, 2006.

January 6, 2011

I do not know the Holland family, but was so touched by the tender words her son spoke about her at a recent General Conference. I know you will have many blessings of peace and comfort at this time.

Marie Haws

January 6, 2011

To the Holland Family: Tuesday evening I received a message that my dear friend Alice Holland had died.
Since then, many memories of our relationship have come to my mind.
A few years ago we learned that we shared ancestors--She descended from Robert Gardner and I from Archibald Gardner.
I visited Alice twice in her home. And many letters were sent from Hooper to St George and visa-versa.
I treasure the memories of Alice and I feel that a special friend has gone to her reward.
Marie Haws Beecher (age 91)

Carolyn (Reiser) Smith

January 6, 2011

Dear Holland Family: What a delightful pleasure it was for me to meet Alice Holland and feel of her great spirit and testimony. She was truly a light! May the Lord bless and comfort all of you at this time.

Lanay Page

January 5, 2011

Dear Holland Family,

Alice was true joy and such a treasure to all of us who knew her and loved her. I pray that you will feel comfortable and love at this time and always. Our memories of her are a great treasure to hold on to until the time comes when we can see her again. What a life she lived and did is so well. She is such a great example to all of us. The world is a little less light without her. But by following her example her light can shine here again from living as she did. My love and prayers are being sent your way.

-Lanay Page

Warren and Marilyn Clark

January 5, 2011

Dear Holland family,

We mourn with you at this tender time and rejoice in a life well lived. It was not our privilege to know Alice, but we do know her son. She must have been an amazing woman.
Please know you are in our prayers.

January 5, 2011

Our love and prayers go out to cousin Jeff and his family along with Herb and Marion. We have wonderful memories of these cousins and times we have spent together, especilly when we were all younger.

Gill and all the rest of the Vera Snow and Wilford Hilton family

Shauna and Jon Fish

January 5, 2011

We extend our best wishes and love to the Holland family -- whom we have known and associated with since the mid-1950s. This was a remarkably good woman; of that, there would be no doubt. The sunlight surely did dim a little, but we're guessing then surged brighter as she passed. Love to all of the family.

Sharon Whittaker

January 5, 2011

My husband and I served in the temple with Sister Holland for years. She was always so cheerful and kind. We loved her very much.