Anchorage, Alaska
1946 - 2016
On Oct. 9, 2016, Bjarne Holm passed away, on his 34th wedding anniversary, after a four-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He and his wife, Robin, spent priceless time together in his last days. Bjarne was born on Aug. 2, 1946, to Helga and Christian Holm in Aabenraa, Denmark. After some years...
Read MoreI was just watching Nova "Life's Rocky Start" and I thought about you Bjarne. I thought I'd look you up and tell you what an inspiring teacher you are and were to me, during my years in Geology class at Service High. I'll never forget all the hikes and weekend adventures. Camping on the gravel bar in McCarthy Alaska and hiking around the Kennecott copper mine was a blast. Rest in peace my friend.
Matthew Rhoades
March 11, 2017 | Seattle, WA
Working with Bjarne was always fun, he always had a smile on his face, always enjoying life. I will miss him.
Peter Hardcastle
December 04, 2016 | Anchorage, AK
I first met Bjarne in the 1970s when we were young geologists doing exploration work in the Alaska Range. He struck me then as a warm, genuine, and calm headed man whose enthusiasm for nature and Alaska adventure was inspiring. I last saw him in 2012, and he was the same guy. Bjarne will be missed.
Charlie Barnwell
November 27, 2016 | Anchorage, AK
Robin, Very sad to hear about Bjarne, He talked me into my first bike race in 1983. A "short" ride from Potter Marsh to Hope on a Schwinn Varsity! His encouragement got me there. His love of Geology, teaching, and cycling were such a good example to so many.
Bob Butera
November 22, 2016 | Anchorage, AK
You were always a pleasure to have at the Susitna 100. RIP
Erin Kittredge
November 10, 2016 | Palmer, AK
You will be missed Mr. Holm! You were one of the best teachers I ever had during my time at Service. What a great person. I still remember the impact of your kindness, intelligence, and humility. God rest your soul.
Brianna O'Neil
November 10, 2016 | Anchorage, AK
Bjarne was a genuinely nice man.
Geno Dicervo
November 10, 2016 | DuBois, PA
After being asked by Bjarne and some of the Service High School Geology Club students, I agreed to be a chaperone on a overnight trip in southcentral AK in search of fossils. We spent the night in a snow storm, climbed a few mountains and found some amazing fossils. I will always remember that trip for the spark that it fired in me for fossil hunting, but most importantly for the time I got to spend with a patient and kind, gentle, giant - Bjarne. Life lived well Bjarne!!! You made a...
November 09, 2016
Bjarne was a great friend and colleague for many years. I particularly enjoyed his work promoting geographic literacy at UAA. He was an inspiring teacher to his students. He will be missed.
Ron Crawford
November 08, 2016 | Chugiak, AK
