David-Holmes-Obituary

David V. Holmes

Racine, Wisconsin

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WFH - All Saints on Saturday, December 27, 2014, with his family at his side. He is survived by his wife, Cathleen; his sons, Joshua (Stacie) Holmes, Raena (Erik) Karolus, Fritz (Katie) Holmes; his grandchildren, Finja, Evan, Luna and Finnegan all of Racine. He is also survived by his brother,...

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My condolences to the Holmes family. My folks (Sam & Marilyn Ames) went to college with David, and he was always spoken highly of in our home. Especially at Christmastime, when we'd eagerly open a fantastically illustrated Holmes Christmas greeting! May God grant you deep comfort; eternal rest grant unto David.

I just recently heard of David's death. We were in High School together in Newark, New York. David was always a kind person, a gentle soul with a wicked sense of humor and amazing artistic talent. David was an asset to our school and to our community. It was good to see him at our 50th reunion. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you on your loss. We can believe that when we look to the sky when it is full of color that David will be looking down upon us. Peace to David and to all of you.

David was a good friend in high school. Glad I got to see him last fall at the 50th reunion. So sorry for your loss of a great man.

Dick Proseus

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Holmes family....I'm sure he will be dearly missed! (A fellow artist and high-school friend!)
Carol Foxenburgh

On behalf on Newark High School's Class of '64, please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of such a memorable person. We were so fortunate to have been able to spend time with Dave and you, Cathleen at our reunion this summer. Please know that many thoughts are with you and yours at this difficult time. Dave was a star when we knew him and now his brilliance will continue to shine down on us all. Blessings

To Cathleen, Josh, Raena & Fritz:
My deepest sympathy to you and yours. David was a wonderful man to know at Parkside. Praying for you.

My deepest sympathies to family, friends, students and colleagues. His 'works' of art touched all in inspiring wonderments of joy. Thank you for sharing David with all of us and thank you David for sharing yourself and your art with this world. You leave this world more beautiful for your being here.

I am so sad to hear of the loss of David Holmes to his family and the community. Although I was inspired and amazed by his art, what impressed me most about David was his kind and generous soul. His humor and creativity will live on in all of his artwork displayed on campus, in the community and in our homes. His kindness will live on in our hearts.
-Debra Karp, UW-Parkside

Dear Holmes Family,

My deepest sympathies go out you. I always enjoyed his wit and uplifting outlook on life. He was a fantastic artist and an inspiration to all. He will never be forgotten for his devotion to the Arts and and to the University of Wisconsin Parkside.