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Gerald Holman Obituary
He was born November 9, 1937 in Manassa, Colorado to Ruth Faucett Holman and Smith Angus Holman. He attended Sanford High School in Colorado then continued his education at Colorado State University, attended college in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania then earned a master's degree from Utah State University in mechanical engineering. On June 1, 1965, he married Helen Hope Groom in the Idaho Falls Temple. They were blessed with a daughter, Sandra and a son, Ryan. Gerald worked for 8 months at the North Pole, with the weather bureau, then in the Mohave Desert and Salt Lake City; most recently he worked for INL in Idaho Falls as a stress analysis until his retirement.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; he served as a finance clerk for 6 bishops and for 18 years, served as finance clerk for the church farm.
He enjoyed fishing, numbers and mathematics, and traveling.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Holman, of Rigby; daughter, Sandra Lyn (Kirk) Nelson of St. Anthony, Idaho; Ryan Mark Holman of Lewisville; sisters, Sharon Compton of Spanish Fork, Utah, Ann (Brent) Sowards of Sanford, Colorado; brother, Jim (Linda) Holman of Sanford Colorado; and three granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.
A private family service will be held.
Interment will be in the Ucon Cemetery. Services are under the care of Eckersell Funeral Home in Rigby. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com
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Kate Conyard
March 5, 2019
Dearest Aunt Helen, I just got word and my heart is heavy. I wish I could have been there to give you a big hug and share so many wonderful memories. Uncle Gerry was a wonderful man, kind and gentle and always there with a helping hand. I would never have passed my university physics class without him. I can still remember the day you got married and how happy you looked. Time walks...runs...flies by so fast that in a blink years pass before we know it. Please know my heart is there with you. Hugs.
Wayne Shawcroft
March 1, 2019
So sorry to hear about Gerald. Played basketball against him...Gerald for Sanford...me for La Jara...he was a great player, and Sanford always cleaned our clock. He was always a good sport. Got to play with him in intramurals at Colorado State University. Condolences to his family. I will always remember him as a great guy, and a soft spoken good friend. May you all find peace and understanding at this time
February 25, 2019
Dear Helen and Family,
Gerald had the kindest heart and the funnest sense of humor. I so appreciated him and he was always special to me because we shared a birthday. I am grateful I was placed at a time and place to have the opportunity to know him. My most sincere love and prayers to you and your family.
Melanie Miller
Jenni Johnson
February 24, 2019
Forever he'll be loved, deeply missed & never forgotten!
Val and Cheryl Barnes
February 22, 2019
Dear Helen and Family,
Our most sincere love and prayers. We love you dearly.
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