Herbert Karl Holzer
1940 - 2015
Herbert Karl Holzer
1940 - 2015
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Herbert Holzer Obituary
Herbert Karl Holzer was born December 29, 1940 to Josef and Emilie Holzer, as their third and youngest child, in Munich, Germany. His family, with brother Manfred J. and sister Rosemarie, immigrated to the USA in 1954 on the ship 'USS United States.' Herb attended Whittier Elementary School, Roosevelt Jr. High, and graduated from South High School in 1959. He also attended BYU and graduated from Weber State College in Theatre Arts and Foreign Languages. He worked for the New York based publishing company Crowell, Collier, McMillan before moving back to Salt Lake, and was employed with Granite School District Credit Union and UMTA Credit Union. Self employed thereafter. On July 23, 1971, Herb married Yoshino Jane Sakaguchi. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple July 23, 2001. Their children: Nicole Theresia (Dr. Brian Ward), Troy HT (Carisa Welling) Holzer, Monika Yoshino Holzer. Herb and Jane have eight grandchildren: Corban, Colton, Mason & Jada Ward; Drey, Enzo & Takena Holzer; Malakai Holzer.
Herb served as a missionary in Austria. He served with his wife as hosts in the LDS Conference Center for 6 1/2 years, and then as missionaries in the Europe Central Area where their assignment in the Public Affairs department was to introduce and implement the LDS Church program 'Mormon Helping Hands.' After returning from Europe, Herb and Jane accepted a call to serve the sister missionaries in the Temple Square Mission.
Herb's hobbies were snow skiing at Alta, boating anywhere, relaxing at Lava Hot Springs with the Sakaguchi family, and enjoying Hawaiian and slack-key guitar music. His favorite activity in this life - work. We know he is back to working hard in the Spirit World and we look forward to a happy reunion one day with our fun, funny, and loving husband, dad, and Grandy!
The Holzer family would like to thank Symbii Hospice Care for their loving services to Herb and the family. A special thanks to Larson and Eric and their nurse Elisa for her loving and tender care to Herb for the last 2 1/2 months.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 19th from 6-8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main Street, Bountiful, UT and on Friday, February 20th, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Lakeview Ward. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 20th at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Lakeview Ward, 455 South 1200 East, Bountiful, UT.
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Jonathan Hawkes
March 12, 2015
I just heard the news... Please accept my deepest condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Terrie Telford
February 22, 2015
Dear Jane and family,
We didn't know until today about Herb's passing and we send all our sympathy and love. We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We know our kids especially have great memories of scouting and other good times with Herb. I still remember when you both spoke in our ward about your mission and it was great to feel of both your spirits and testimonies.
Thanks for all the love and kindness you have always shown to our family.
Jim and Terrie Telford
Bill sakaguchi
February 19, 2015
Jane and Family,
My condolences.
It will take awhile to realize all that you miss, but you never miss all the memories.
Julie Stringham
February 19, 2015
I'm so sorry, Fred and Rosemarie. It must be difficult losing a sibling. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. God bless you all.
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February 19, 2015
Thanks for your love and friendship, Herb. Perhaps my favorite memory of Herb was when he brought the grandkids to play on our playground in our backyard. He had a perma-smile on his face! He loves his family. We love Herb and his family too! May God bless you all with comfort and peace.
Brett Foster and family
Evan and Loretta Merrill
February 19, 2015
Herb's giant soul surely was needed beyond this mortal existence. A great friend to all who had the privilege of meeting him. We loved him as a great home teacher and sitting in quiet sealing rooms together for a short period of time. Always serving, always happy, always a friend. Dear Jane you likewise are loved greatly by all and we pray for sweet peace until you are with him again forever. So sorry we are so far away from Bountiful right now and will miss his services. With our love,
Timothy
February 18, 2015
See you on the other side my friend.
Andrew McAdams
February 18, 2015
I went to high school with Troy, and served most of my mission living alongside him in Dallas. When I got home, I mentioned that I was looking for a car, and Troy connected we with his dad, Herb.
What a great man. He took the time to take me to the auto auction, even though he didn't really know me, and I'm sure he had better things to be doing. What's more, he not only took me one time, but three because each time we went he advised me not to buy, and said he'd bring me back another time. I could tell that he really wanted to help me, even though it must have been an inconvenience for him.
All of this was happened about 17 years ago, and I don't think I ever really saw Herb again after all of his help. All in all, my interactions with him spanned only a brief moment in time, but he nevertheless left an impression. I remember thinking then (and now) that I want to be like that guy.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Mark and Alyson Brown
February 18, 2015
Jane, we were so saddened to here of Herb's passing. God bless you and your family.
Darol and Loree Wagstaff
February 18, 2015
Rest in Peace our dear friend. You are the epitome of class. Bless Jane and all of the Holzer family.
Love,
Malakai
February 17, 2015
I love you Grandy!
Monika
February 17, 2015
I love you!
Monika
February 17, 2015
I love you!
Marisa Wall
February 17, 2015
Such a beautiful obituary, such a great man! I especially am grateful to Herb for helping to teach my son to work, and to work hard. He taught him that if anything was worth doing, it was worth doing well. He will be sorely missed. We're so grateful for his legacy, his humor and his family. We love you Jane, Monika and Malakai!
-Marisa Wall and family
February 17, 2015
Dear Jane and Family, please accept our deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With Love, the Rushton Family
February 16, 2015
Sweet Jane, I'm so very sorry for you and your family's loss. I'm sure if mom was able to, she'd love to give you a hug and a love. Please know our hearts and prayers are with you. Pam Langton Wright
February 15, 2015
Dear Jane and family, I was so sorry to hear of Herb's passing. I hadn't heard that he was ill. I know the Lord will bless you with peace and comfort at this difficult time. I'm so happy you have a wonderful family to support you. You will be in my prayers. My love and best wishes, Pat Winborg Black
Mike and Tina Simmons
February 15, 2015
Jane, we love you!
We are so saddened to hear of Herb's passing. He is truly one of my heroes in this life. Being able to serve with the two of you and all of my other heroes as Church Hosting missionaries was one of the greatest blessings I could have. Thank you! I will miss his mortal friendship, his wisdom and wit, his help and encouragement freely given and his love. Knowing the two of you and the other Conference Center heroes in my life will forever be a huge part of me. I'm glad he got to meet Tina! We hope to see you Thursday night. Regrettably, we will be unable to attend Herb's service.
Please know we rejoice in the celebration of Herb's mortal life and mission, continuing to admire him and knowing that he is doing well where he is now, serving others yet again. Yes, we love you!
Mike and Tina Simmons
Gloria Paakanen
February 14, 2015
Dear Jane and Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of a wonderful man, husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed. I have many fond memories of traveling with you both while in Germany, and the joy he brought to our conversations. Know you are loved, and that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope I can touch bases with you when I come down for conference.
Keep the faith, be strong, and know that you have the Lord's arms wrapped around you at this difficult time.
With love,
Sister Gloria Paakanen
Grant and Sherrie Atkinson
February 14, 2015
Dear Jane and Family,
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Herb. We so much enjoyed our association with the two of you in Germany and have many, many fond memories.
Please accept our most sincere condolences.
Sorry we will be unable to attend the viewing and services as we are in Riga, Latvia - a part of the Baltic Mission; but our hearts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Grant and Sherrie
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