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Dr. Robert William Holmes

Portland, Oregon

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Holmes, Dr. Robert William 82 Jan. 09, 1929 Oct. 10, 2011 Dr. Robert William Holmes, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather; teacher, mentor and friend; athlete and musician; historian and scholar; and a dedicated leader in fostering fine arts education worldwide, died at age 82...

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Rob and Elizabeth

I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your Dad and also your Mom. I have many fond memories of our next door neighbors at Gull Lake. I still think about our skiing trips up north which were so much fun. Your parents were the ones who got me hooked on skiing. I also remember many nights falling asleep listening to your Dad and friends playing Jazz with that wonderful music coming through the open windows. I also have memories of your Mom subbing at different...

The first true supporter of Jazz Studies at WMU. He was the man that told Bobby Davidson to take the Jazz Lab Band on tour. A great man that will be missed.

Two wonderful people, Bob and Grace, lovers of the fine arts, will be missed. Their dedication to the arts turned Western Michigan University and the city of Kalamazoo into an arts center.
Thank you Bob and Grace.
Beverly (Penny) David

Such fond memories of my "Uncle Bob" He could tell a great story! He is one person that lived life to its fullest, My heart goesout to the loving family he left behind, Love Carolyn Holmes