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Dee Dee Holbert Obituary
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Dr. Robert Fred Holbert; son, Major Robert Fulton Holbert, United State Army; daughter-in-law, Dr. Ariadne V. Schemm; mother, Alice Fulton; brothers: Dr. Robert Fulton of Spokane, Wash. and Jim Fulton of Los Angeles, Calif.; and her adoring granddaughters: Livia and Shaine Holbert. She will be missed by her many family and friends.
No visitation. Memorial Service, Tuesday (6/2/09) 1 p.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 24th and Sewell, Lincoln. Dr. Stephen Lahey officiating. Please consider donations to the Capital Humane Society of Lincoln. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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for Dee Dee Holbert
June 12, 2009
I am very saddened to hear of Dee Dees passing. We grew up in Beatrice and our parents were dear friends from our early years. Alice I am so very sorry. We shared many activities at Beatrice High School. My deepest sympathy to your family. Judy Lang Reid
Sue Calvin
June 6, 2009
Dee Dee was a loyal friend, who could lift your spirits with her smile and make them soar with her laughter. My thoughts and prayers are with Fred, Alice and your families.
Chris Caudill
June 3, 2009
Fred and Family: I was so saddened to learn of DeeDee's passing. I always had a great deal of respect for her which only increased as I witnessed her deal with your illness as she did silently with her own. I am sorry, Fred!
Sallie Agena
June 2, 2009
Dee Dee helped my husband and I find our first home in Lincoln. She was so caring and willing to walk us through our first experience as homeowners with such patience and sincerity. She took us to Woods Brothers late in the evening so that we would have the chance we needed. I still remember her warm, inviting smile. I am so sorry for your loss. My sympathy to your family.
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Courtney Ewald
June 2, 2009
Fred, Bob, Ariadne, Shaine, Livia and Family:
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. We wish so much that we could be with you today to share your grief and help shoulder the burden. DeeDee was such a warm and genuine person. Whenever I met her she greeted me with a warm and hearty welcome, she always made me feel at home. Although I only met her a few times it was obvious to me how much she loved her family. I know she will be greatly missed. We keep you all in our hearts and prayers.
Helen & Jerry Sellentin
June 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dee Dee and Fred's families. She was a classy lady that we enjoyed seeing at dance club.
Jason Day
June 1, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. Dee Dee was the Mom all of Bob's friend liked. She always greeted you with a smile, and treated you like you mattered. She looked at hundreds of houses with me, till we found the one. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Harley Dickerson
June 1, 2009
Dee Dee was a true leader and knew how to get things done! So grateful to have had the 2007 reunion with Dee Dee shining brightly as usual. Looking forward to the next 'reunion'--- we'll all get together! May God be with your family.
Mary Ryan
June 1, 2009
When I first got my Realtors' license, I wrote an offer on one of Dee Dee's listings and she invited me to her home to go over the offer, showing me how it was done, pointing out a couple of errors I had made, and did it all so graciously I remember it to this day. She took time to show someone new and nervous how to do the job the right way, and did it in a way that didn't make me feel small--I will always appreciate that. Dee Dee was a lady and a professional and truly a class act.
Linda & Jack Wolfe
June 1, 2009
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Fred and Dee Dee's entire family. Our prayers will include comfort and support for the family.
Kim Skillett
May 31, 2009
I was blessed to work with Dee Dee at Woods Bros. Realty. We must have had a similar work schedule because we'd always be working on the computers at the same time. Dee Dee would joke, "We really need to quit meeting like this". I enjoyed her stories about her years in real estate. She shared one about showing a home and there was a pet bird in the house that landed on her head. I could just picture her standing there with her buyers, being the forever professional that she was and having a bird sitting on her head. She also shared a saying with me that I think of often and share--"No good deed goes unpunished"--this in regards to trying to please and sometimes you just can't do it in our real estate profession. Dee Dee was a positive lovely person. She would talk with great pride about her family, and always put her clients needs first. She was always there to give words of encouragement to others. She will be missed. Kim Skillett.
Sue Hubka Foster
May 31, 2009
I feel so fortunate to have seen Dee Dee at our high school class reunion in 2007. She was a special person and friend. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Terry Scharton
May 31, 2009
Dee Dee and I were on the debate team at BHS, and I will always remember her upbeat, witty demeanor.
Walt W Scott
May 31, 2009
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will remember her and all our fun times in school together in Beatrice.
Karen Nyland
May 31, 2009
Dee Dee has always been such a treasured friend to me and I will miss her greatly. We worked so closely in our senior year of high school as editors of our yearbook. My heart goes out to all of you - Fred, Alice, Bob, Bobby, Jim. I loved Dee Dee along with all of you.
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