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Melinda B. DeVoe
December 20, 2025
1977-78- I took Professor Holte's plant ID classes just because I heard so many good things about this amazing teacher. One summer I was to work in a Fire lookout on the Middle fork of the Salmon River Area. He was so excited for me and made the opportunity for me to draw and ID plants for ISU credits. His enthusiasm was contagious. He enriched all our lives. A good man and a good life.
Mark McDevitt
December 20, 2025
What a special person Karl was. We extend our deepest condolences to his family! Terrific neighbors and friends in Pocatello.
LaRue Gregersen
December 18, 2025
Karl will be greatly missed.l enjoyed all the desert trips l took with him.then there was spring and fall foliage,which gave me a love of native plants.then all the plant trips sometimes we would not get far from the parking lot.native plant society is just not the same without him.
F C Humphrey
December 14, 2025
I knew Karl through the local chapter of the Idaho Plant Society. He was a great academician.
F C Humphrey
Prof Emeritus, Idaho State Univ
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Juli
December 13, 2025
Dear Dear Ardys and family, Karl was one of my favorites. Such a brilliant, joyful, loving man who always made such wonderful, interesting conversation. He will always be in my heart and so will you. All peace and love.
Jean Robinson
December 12, 2025
Karl Holte was one of the Special Professors that taught so much more than just their subject. He taught about life! I do not know how many times I have used his words, his methods, his tests....geez...I can hear him in my head.
How many of you can hear say, "When you see bear grass, you know you're in a pretty place!"
Well, Karl, I hope you are rolling in beargrass and syringas!
Jay Watts
December 11, 2025
Dr. Holte was my favorite professor at ISU and he positively influenced my life in many ways. He encouraged me to apply for my first botany field job and later to become a high school science teacher. When interacting with students or designing lessons, I would often ask myself,"How would Karl approach this?" He was a gifted educator. He never lost the excitement for botany or the beauty of nature. And his curiosity and love of learning was contagious.
I will never forget his evening classes. He would roll in a gurney loaded with popcorn and other snacks to keep us energized. And during tests, he would make us waffles with homemade syrups and jams.
I will miss him greatly.
Pamela OHearn
December 11, 2025
So sorry to hear this. I loved Karl. I loved taking his plant ID classes. Always enjoyable and taught me tons. My condolences to his family.
Jackie Skaggs
December 11, 2025
Karl Holte absolutely enriched my life through the wonderful botany classes that I took from him at ISU (1986-1990). I also participated in one of his infamous Spring Break trips to the desert southwest, and it still brings back priceless memories. Karl made learning so much fun! I used the amazing information he taught me in the programs that I gave to park visitors while serving as a Ranger Naturalist at Grand Teton National Park (1988-2000). In a small way, I helped pass along Karl´s delightful and creative legacy. He was definitely a one-in-a-million person! I will always treasure his teaching skills, his passion for the natural environment, his warmth and humanity, plus his friendship. My condolences to Ardys, and other folks who experienced Karl´s wonderful presence!
Sunshine Denney
December 10, 2025
I was so lucky to know and learn from this beautiful human. He was the reason I studied botany. His passion and enthusiasm was so delightfully contagious. The education he helped give me allowed for many amazing adventures in field botany jobs for me. I have had an absolutely amazing time. I have never once regretted switching my major. Karl begged me not to. He said I would never make any money! He was right about that.
I'll always remember the spring break trip to the desert southwest. He organized several but I was only ever able to attend one. He surprised me with a birthday party.
He'll always hold a special place in my heart. Big hugs to Ardys. Cheers with a cup of kickapoo joy juice to an incredible man who touched the hearts and minds of many. Rest in peace friend.
Don Mansfield
December 10, 2025
Karl's enthusiasm, good humor, wild side and joy of teaching botany will be remembered by me as long as I live. A life well lived; he was a positive influence of his friends and the botanical community at large.
Don Stallsmith
December 10, 2025
GOD BLESS!!!
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