EDWIN HOLMBERG

Edwin Martin Holmberg Passed away in Gig Harbor, WA on Dec. 5, 2009 at age 88. He was born in Tacoma, WA to Caroline and Thomas Holmberg, graduated from Camas High in 1937 (Camas, WA) and attended one year at University of Washington studying pre-engineering. He served in the Army 1942-1946, the Army Reserves and the National Guard in both Oregon and Washington, retiring in 1973 with the rank LTC. Ed formed Kasper and Holmberg Construction Company in 1955 with Joe Kasper, then Myers and Major, Inc. in 1963, and worked with several major construction companies over several decades. Ed is survived by his sister Dorothy Lamb, and niece Caroline; children David Holmberg, Margot Mask, Nancy Holmberg East, and Peggy McClellan; grandchildren Kristen, Katie, Jasmine, Megan and Ryan; great-grandchildren Kylie, Noah, and Isaiah. A celebration of his Life will be held at his home in Gig Harbor on January 9, 2010 from 1:00-5:00 p.m.