William Ladd Hollist

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William Hollist Obituary

William Ladd Hollist, 57, passed away in Orem, on September 28, 2004, at home with his beloved wife at his side.A son of William D Hollist, Jr. and Shirley Rosina Grace Penton Hollist, Ladd was born May 30, 1947, in Denver, CO. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from October 1966 to December 1968, in the Brazilian South Mission. Ladd married his sweetheart and eternal companion, Marleen Galvez Hollist, on April 15, 1970, in the Logan Temple.Ladd graduated valedictorian from Utah State University with a BA in Political Science. He earned a Masters and a PhD in International Studies from the University of Denver. He taught at Northwestern, USC, and spent the remainder of his career at Brigham Young University where he served as a Professor of International Relations, as Executive Director of the International Studies Association, and as Director of Graduate Studies at the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies. Throughout his career, Ladd published several books and articles.As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ladd served faithfully in many callings throughout his life: Mission President, Brasil Londrina Mission, MTC Branch President, Stake President, Councilor in Stake Presidency, and Bishop. Ladd deeply loved his wife, his family, the Gospel and his Savior. He enjoyed sports-golf, tennis and basketball. He had a love for the beauty of the world, especially the mountains. He enjoyed music, reading, writing, politics, teaching, missionary work and playing with his grandchildren. Ladd left his family a legacy of righteousness.Ladd is survived by his wife, Marleen G. Hollist; daughter, Heidi Jackman (Aaron), Spanish Fork; son, Nathan L. Hollist (Rebecca), Clinton; daughter, Amy Cannon (Kraig), Orem; and seven grandchildren, Brayden, Camden, Brooklyn, and Ashlyn Jackman, Addison, Emma, and Macy Hollist. He was preceded in death by his parents.Funeral services will be held Friday, October 1, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. in the Orem North Stake Center, 1000 N. Main, Orem. Friends may call Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 E. 800 N. Orem, or Friday at the stake center from 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery.The family thanks neighbors, friends, and staff at Comfort Care Hospice (Kevin, Leslie, Jonathan) for the thoughtful care of our husband and father.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund, Timpanogos Park 2nd Ward, Bishop Ross Spencer, 287 E. 1165 N. Orem, UT 84057Condolences may be sent to: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com

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Published by Deseret News on Sep. 29, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for William Hollist

11 Entries

Maureen Ellison

October 27, 2004

Marleen

So sorry to read about the death of your husband at such an early age---only five months older than I am.

You and I were roommates at Rich Hall in 1967-68. I remember you, Betty Ann Stephenson, Anne Stockdale, Chadley Cowley, Marilyn ? and Helen ? I moved downstairs with some other girls after the first quarter.

I often wonder what happened to college roommates. There must be an easier way to find out than reading obituaries in the newspaper.

I do know where Chad Cowley Anderson is because her sister, Deneise Cowley Crace, and I are still very good friends.

Maureen Ellison (Aylett)

Don & Maryjane Bigler

October 3, 2004

Dearest Marleen and Family,

We are so sorry to hear the passing of your bloved husband, father and "Bishop" Hollist to us. We remember him and all of you very well. He was a dear and loving Bishop who loved the Lord and it was an honor to know him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love, Don & Maryjane Bigler

P.S. Marleen, we remember what a wonderful wife and mother you were to your family, your beautiful testimony and the great homemade rolls you made! xo

Sunni Thompson

October 1, 2004

Dear Sister Hollist, I am so sorry to hear of President Hollist's passing. I am Sister Braithwaite, I was there in Londrina from July 1998-October 1998 when I went home. You two were wonderful examples to me. Thank you for serving the Lord and the missionaries that served in the Londrina-Brasil Missao, May Heavenly Father bless you with comfort and peace.

Love, Sunni Thompson

Charles and Shea Hamilton

October 1, 2004

Nathan and family,

We are saddened by the loss of your father. Although I never knew him, we know you, and thereby we have an idea of what an amazing man he must have been to raise a son like you.

May God bless you and your family in your time of need. All our love

The Hamiltons

Michelle (Nielsen) Aznar

October 1, 2004

Dear Nate and family,

Nate, I've been thinking about you so much since I heard about your Dad. My heart aches for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

I pray for the Spirit to be with you and for peace to be in your heart.

Love to you and your family,

Michelle

Kim Nielsen

September 30, 2004

Dear Heidi and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I am trying to make it to the viewing, but, If I don't please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and that I am very sorry for your loss.

Lois Castillo

September 29, 2004

I am so very sorry to hear about Pres. Hollist's passing, but so grateful to have had him for my Stake Pres. and enjoy his wonderful spirit and influence and to have known all of you. I won't be able to attend the funeral as I will be out of town, but you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord's richest blessings be upon you.

Trudy Wiltbank

September 29, 2004

Dear Marleen and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ladd. He was a great inspiration to me and to my husband. May the spirit of peace that come from the love of Christ be in your home. With love,

Trudy

Gretchen Wiltbank

September 29, 2004

Dear Hollist Family,

We were saddened to read of President Hollist's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. President Hollist had a great impact on all those with whom he came in contact. He was/is such a kind and wonderful person to interact with, whether as a professor at BYU, a stake president, or as a neighbor. Thank you for sharing him with us in so many ways. The time you each sacrificed with him so that he could lead and guide each of us will never be overlooked.

God bless you in all that you do as you go forward from here.

Love,

Gretchen, Richard, Zach, Alek, Max, and Maggie Wiltbank

Dennis & Leslie Cobia

September 29, 2004

We send our love to you and the family at this trying time. We loved President Hollist and your family. We are now living in Dearborn, MI to help our son Jared and his wife with their two children and soon to be born triplets. We wish we could be there for the service and send our love and sympathy.

Terry Lewis

September 29, 2004

We are so sorry for your loss at this time, and understand the things you are going through,may the Lord bless you and keep you as you reflect on the wonderfull life of your husband and father.

the Terry Lewis family

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