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for Donal Hollenback
Carolyn Crichton Cafarella
August 11, 2008
Mrs. Hollenback, Jeff, Beth, Dan & Family:
I just learned of Mr. Hollenback's passing by way of the grapevine report from the Whetstone Reunion. I have such wonderful memories of your Dad from when I lived on Colerain/Dominion. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Lee Fenstermaker
June 9, 2008
Dan,
My mom sent me the article about your dad's passing. I'm sorry for your loss. Even after 35 years I still have this great memory of him. I'll never forget the year in Indian Guides that our group missed the pine-wood derby and he had the whole track set up at the Booster so that we could have our race. He also gave us a tour of the paper and let us make these lead type-set things (sorry I know they must have a name) with our names on them. I kept that thing for years. Contact me if you get some time.
Martha Jane{M.J.} Spain
June 7, 2008
Dear Sally-Lee and the clan-How different this world is knowing that Don's ever present smile and loving,caring ways are no longer available to those of us who loved himdeeply.Keep the chin{s} up as he would want you to do--and you'll be in thoughts and prayers in the tough days ahead--Loyally w/love M.J.
Jan Weber
June 6, 2008
Dear Sally and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Don's passing. I'll always remember how kind and generous he was. May the wonderful memories you've shared help you through this difficult time. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
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Pat Kelso
June 6, 2008
Dear Sallly, I just heard about Don. My heart goes out to you and your family. I will always remember his great smile and the many ways he brightened the lives of those around him. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
marla wolfe
June 6, 2008
to the hollenback family,
i did not know this man, however, being an avid reader of the obituaries i was impressed with his caring attitude toward numerous organizations, especially the osu buckeyes. in one more year i will have the last of my 3 children graduate from osu. they were born, breed, and brainwashed to be true buckeye fans. i have told them numerous times that when my life on this earth ends i want to go out with a true buckeye theme. at my showing i insist that everyone wear those colors! they kind of think i'm "nuts" but in the end i am sure they will respect my wishes. it's nice to know there are other true and loyal fans out there. may your loved one be at peace and i will keep your family in my prayers.
GO BUCKS1
Steve Bass
June 5, 2008
Dear Mrs. Hollenback, Jeff, Beth, & Dan,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Hollenback. Please accepy my sincerest condolences. Mr. Hollenback did so much for the community and his accomplishments are remarkable. I still hold fond childhood memories of him especially that day doing chores at the farm, with you Jeff. And of course his wonderful geetings at the Andersons store. He always got me laughing with his jokes and intrigued with his stories. Take care and God Bless all of you during this difficult time.
Wendy Way
June 5, 2008
Sally, Jeff, Peggy, Max, Beth, Ryan, Dan: I am so sorry to hear about Don. My Mom told me on the 29th of May. I loved him so dearly and I told him that too. He was such a wonderful human being through and through. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! I hope to make it to Columbus very soon!
I love you all so very much!!
Wendy Way
Ralph Dickson
June 4, 2008
Dear Sally:
Marty and I just learned of Don's passing, and we send our sympathy to you and all of the family.
Don and I had great times together during our Boy Scout and School years, with limited contact over the recent years. We have many fond memories of you and Don, and we will keep you in our prayers.
Phil Franck
June 4, 2008
Dear Hollenbacks,
Deepest sympathies to your whole family. I recall Don's generosity when many years ago he invited us to have church retreats on his beautiful land. Hugs to Beth and the rest of the family. Phil & Renee Franck
Barbara Chadwick
June 4, 2008
To Sally and Dan, and the rest of the Hollenback Family
My thought and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time in your lives. Remember all the fond memories that you have to cherish from a wonderful friend, Husband, Father and Grandfather.
My memories go back a long way for my family (the Chadwick's) and the Hollenback family. I believe the first time I met Don was when he worked at The Booster with his Father, Rand. I know that my late Father (Dr. Chadwick) would come in to have printing done for the Ohio Chapter, International Society of Arboriculture, of which he was serving as Secretary-Treasurer. He was always met with a smile from both Rand and Don.
Over the years, I have come to know more of the family. Thanks to Don and son Dan, when it came time for me to sell my parent's home, and they came in and told me what things could be sold, etc. Now, it is Dan who helps me get rid of more items that I refused to get rid of at the time of the move; and now realize that I should have sold items.
Sally, I believe that I first met you at one of the many Clintonville activities along with Don, and our friendship has lasted for many years.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time for you. Know that Don is with God and is no longer suffering with his health problems.
Barbara
Janet Keller
June 4, 2008
Dear Sally and family,
Thank you for the privilege of working with Don. What a pleasure! I treasure the time I had with him. You know he's TBDFANITL!
You are a caring family...thank you all for allowing me to be a part of your team. I love you all. Janet
Jeannine Hall
June 2, 2008
Dear Sally: I was so sorry to hear of Don's passing. I will always remember his ready smile and greeting when I would see you and he at Liberty Church. What wonderful memories you have to help you through the coming months. I can hardly wait for his farewell tailgate celebration. He would love it. Thank you, too Sally for always being so nice to me. You take care of yourself.
Love, Jeannine Hall
Jim Durham
June 2, 2008
Mrs. Hollenback, Jeff, Beth, Dan and Others -
So sorry to hear about Mr. Hollenback. I sent my Mom and Dad a note to make sure that they too heard clear down in Circleville.
I still remember sitting on a bees nest while our families got together out in "the country", so far from Clintonville/Beechwould. Ha ha.
Beth, hope to see you at our 30th High School reunion on July 26th.
Jim "one of the twins" Durham
Kathleen Radcliff
June 2, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Hollenback. While I did not have the opportunity to work with him, he sounds like he was a terrific, 'hands-on' kind of man.
Take good care and God Bless you and your family.
Sincerely yours,
Kathleen Radcliff (SNP)
Marshall & Eileen Truxall
June 2, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Phil and Jo Ann Hatch Stevens
June 1, 2008
Dear Patty-
We are sorry your brother is no longer making people smile on this earth and wanted to send along our warmest aloha from Maui to you, Sally and the rest of the family. What wonderful memories you all must have and may these bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Patty, we would love to hear from you - [email protected] is our email here where we have lived for the past 20 years.
We send our sincere condolences and much warm aloha and love,
Phil and Jo Ann
Wendy & Robert Finney
June 1, 2008
Robert and I were so saddened to hear of your loss. We have truly wonderful memories of Don during our long period of working with ihm at the Anderson's. - especially some fond bachelor party memories which we will cherish always. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The world has truly lost a good soul.
Dave Frase
June 1, 2008
To Sally and the children, I'm sorry for your loss. My mother was Garnet Frase who worked for Rand and Don at The Booster. She was a typesetter who at the age of fifty-two had lost her job in Columbus and needed work. Rand and Don hired her, and she worked until 1966 when she was diagnosed with cancer and passed away later that year. She always spoke well of both.
Several years later, I met Don at The Anderson's, and when I mentioned my mom, he beamed that smile and he couldn't have been warmer or more kind in meeting me. I've always remembered that.
Be kind to yourselves and cherish the memories.
Karly Butler
May 31, 2008
Dear Sally and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget the great times I had working with Don. I have been a therapist for years, and he was the hardest and most determined patient I had. I will always remember him during each OSU football game and say a silent prayer during the national anthem in his memory. I loved him truly as a friend and person. May God Bless you and your family. Sincerely and with all my love, Karly
Pat and Mike Betts
May 30, 2008
Our prayers are with you Sally and family as you go through the loss of Don. We loved his smile and beautiful personality whether at St. John's ECC, the Anderson's or at Liberty Church. We will miss him and wish you well in the coming months.
Max and Carole Miller
May 30, 2008
Dear Sally and Family: We enjoyed the friendship of you both from the St. John's pre-school days as well as the many years at Liberty Presbyterian Church. We have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Judy Brown
May 30, 2008
We loved Don's welcoming smile at Anderson's and around St. John's pre school where Sally was loved as our leader. Our prayers are with his loving family.
Bill and Judy Brown
Audrey Bertram
May 29, 2008
Sally and Family, My sincere sympathy to each of you in the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. My memories of Don always include a big smile and a helping hand. He was a vital part of St. John's EEC when I was there. Don also was a huge help to me when I was cleaning out my Worthington home as he appraised and sold (with Dan's help)many of my antiques. He will be missed by many.
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