John Robert "Bob" Holt

John Robert "Bob" Holt, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1 at the age of 91, surrounded by his family.

Bob was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, the oldest of five siblings. He married Sally Stewart in 1973. Together they built a life filled with friendship, travel, laughter, and deep devotion to family. A lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bob's faith shaped his life and priorities. As a young man he served as a missionary for the Church in the Central Atlantic States Mission, during which he traveled throughout North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Bob attended the University of Utah, where he was elected student body president during his senior year. He earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and went on to build a successful career in business, working for Fluor Corporation and Beverly Enterprises before founding Brighton Consulting Group, a healthcare consulting firm. The firm grew to have offices across the country and was later acquired by Ernst & Young. Even after retirement, he continued consulting for healthcare entities such as Downey Memorial Hospital, and serving on the board of Tarzana Treatment Center, a nonprofit organization about which he cared deeply.

While Bob had many professional accomplishments, he often said he hoped to be remembered most for his faith, his relationships, and his love for family. He especially loved being a grandfather, attending many school events and taking grandchildren out for burgers and milkshakes, over which he imparted wisdom and fostered connection. Above all, Bob's life was marked by kindness, humor, wisdom, and a genuine interest in others. He had a gift for making people feel welcome, valued, and encouraged, and his warmth and laughter brightened countless lives.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Sally, his daughters Carolyn Holt Moody of Newport Beach, CA, Alison Holt Bennett (John) of Charlottesville, VA, and Stacey Ann Meinzen (Scott) of Santa Rosa, CA and by six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by three sisters, Susan Selden, Janet Reynolds and Nancy Monson.