Hollie Bottoset Obituary
Hollie leaves behind her sons Mitchell and Clinton, and their wives Megan and Breana; she loved them above all else. She is also survived by her beloved friend Brad.
Hollie Bottoset was a woman cherished by her wide circle of family and friends. She spent the final years of her life retired and experiencing things she had only dreamed of. She filled her time amongst her vast social network playing tennis, drinking wine on her patio, and going to concerts with her closest friends. She became a world traveler, quickly ticking several locations off of her extensive bucket list. She hadn't been everywhere, but it was on that list.
Hollie's genuinely kind nature and selfless devotion to those she cared for is a terrible loss for her family, her community, and her circle of friends all around the world. To anyone Hollie touched, please share photos and memories to this page.
Hollie is further survived by a large family back in Canada including her brothers Duayne (Ann) and Bryan (Jill) Wagner as well as her sisters LuAnne (Dale) Crowder, Bonnie (Rene) Tremblay, Brenda Bottoset and Barbara (Terry) Crozier, and many incredible nieces and nephews. Hollie loved them all.
A celebration of her life will be held in Reno in mid-July, with details to come soon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
https://act.alz.org
In loving memory of our mother, Hollie Bottoset.
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Raymond Dowd
June 30, 2024
Hollie was an inspiration to me as she always appeared on the top ten list at #1, 2 or 3. I haven't attained that level of success but hope to now in a sign of my appreciation.
Ansley Barnard
September 12, 2023
I'm remembering years of happiness and warmth today, thanks to Hollie. I loved her hugs in the lobby after every show at the McQueen Little Theater. She welcomed me unconditionally into the family when spending time with Mitch and Clint.
One of my best memories of Hollie is from the night of a cancelled play on a snowy night in Reno. Our cast arrived early for makeup and costumes, but the show was cancelled due to weather. Hollie volunteered without hesitation to drive me home -- up several steep and icy roads. I admired her calm and cheerful attitude when most of us were feeling panicked by the conditions. It might have been a small act to drive in the snow for a Canadian, but to me, it was huge. Thanks Hollie!
Sending love to her family, always
Denis Smith
July 20, 2023
My deepest condolences to Hollie´s family. She was a fantastic person who I was fortunate to meet professionally as the broker selling our business.
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Judy Otto
July 15, 2023
Having worked with Hollie for more years than either of us would want to acknowledge, she truly was the best at what she did. She got to know each of her clients as a friend. She took the time to find out what they needed, and also what they wanted. She also paid attention to what we needed and wanted on our end. She had awesome intuition about people, and made everyone laugh and feel valued. Hollie was cute, funny, persistent, loving, thorough, attentive, kind, generous, tough as nails and competitive. The person anyone would want to call friend, and my life is richer that I consider myself one of them. Watch over us Hollie, you always wanted it right, keep up on the best path. Miss you Girlie!!
Ursula Burnett
June 8, 2023
I am so saddened by and sorry for the loss of your mom. Losing a parent is one of the hardest things to endure. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
I read this the other day and cried for awhile. Then I re-read it several times...I guess in hopes it would change and not be the Hollie I knew. Hollie, even though she shared with me some of her health struggles and I could see her weak at times, she was always a constant professional and kind. Hollie was a truly generous person, she used to bring me gifts she´d bought me or seen things in her closet that she wanted me to have because she knew I´d love it. She encouraged me and made me laugh over drinks. Needless to say, Hollie made a huge impact on me, as well as countless others who knew her. I am grateful to have had the chance to have gotten to know her.
Hollie, a life well lived and a lady truly loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed. Praying for her children, her family, and all who loved her.
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Hollie was my bestie, she was my BFF. I will never forget the first time we met. Brad and I worked together at the Reno Gazette-Journal. The company had a dinner event planned one night. I got a babysitter for our son and and her two boys. Hollie was a very nervous, Canadian Mom and a mother hen. This would be the first time Mitch and Clinton had stayed with a non-member of the family. The boys all survived and Hollie and I hit it off that night. From then on we were attached at the hip! Of course, we had a lot in common too. We both loved wine, food, music, family and good times. When it came to wine, she liked light nondescript French wines from Canada. I remember she put ice cubes in her wine. Good Grief! After many wine drinking/teaching/learning wine sessions together she graduated, through time, to rich Chardonnays and chewy Reds. She became a wine connoisseur of sorts. Hollie was always proud of finding that one wine that cost $5 but drank like a $100. Hollie was never going to drink a bad wine!
As our friendship grew we knew almost everything about each other. We shared our deepest thoughts about life, love, marriage, family and careers. Hollie and Brad's house was always the place for Saturday evening BBQ's and a few rounds of "The Bottoset Card Game" with other great friends and the kids too. (They named the game after themselves because they played it so much. We thought that was funny.) We even spent many nights watching movies together with the kids all dressed in our PJ's, sweats and fuzzy slippers. We were family.
We also loved camping together with the kids. We camped many, many times all over Nevada, California and especially Lake Tahoe. Hollie was the "Camp Boss". We always went first class. We had amazing steak dinners that went way too late and several times we wondered if the bears might have us for dinner. Her Canadian pea meal bacon and egg breakfasts were stupendous. Oh, and Hollie did love the slots. She never seemed to lose! One time, while camping in South Lake Tahoe, we went for a hike and somehow landed at Harvey's Hotel/Casino. Go figure. We only had $20 between us but we wanted to buy some wine to go with our camping dinner that evening. So, we devised a plan. Hollie and I found a slot machine that we liked, we settled in and proceeded to parlay that $20 into enough winnings to buy a bottle of Rombauer. Rombauer! ...On a camping trip! Only Hollie would do that. Hollie and I were blessed to have made so many fun and meaningful memories together.
In 2007, my company offered me a promotion to Phoenix. I took it but not without much sadness. It was hard leaving my best friend and Reno. That separation however, did not stop Hollie and I from talking at least once a week for the next 15 years. We also enjoyed seeing each other many times via trips to and from Reno/Phoenix. She always made me feel that she was just a call away and that gave me great comfort. I am grateful to have so many memories with Hollie. I cherish my memories with Hollie.
To top things off, Hollie and Brad became close with my Mom, Darlene, who owned a second home in Reno. For seven years after we moved Hollie, Brad and Mom spent a lot of time together. Hollie made my Mom feel right at home and that meant so much to me. Hollie was almost like a daughter to my mom and I loved that connection. That was one more way Hollie and I were so close
Hollie was in her second prime of life. She had big plans to see the world. Her and I had plans for many more laughs, adventures and glasses of wine together. To my BFF you will always be in my thoughts and in my heart. Rest in peace dear friend.
J.
June 2, 2023
May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength, and hope in the days ahead.
Sylvia Haro
May 30, 2023
Hollie was always a great competitor whose energy and spirit was contagious.
We met in tennis as captains of our own teams, competed in many team matches against each other over the years, and always laughed and celebrated after, no matter who won and who lost. There were always jokes and laughter to be shared with Hollie. We partnered together in the 2019 Tahoe Classic and got so close!!
What a fun experience and a pleasure being her partner. I will miss her wise cracking personality, candor and spunk. Hollie, you have left an emptiness in all of our hearts by leaving us way too soon. Words cannot express my sadness.
My sincere condolences to Brad and family.
Hollie, I know you are serving up some aces in heaven. Show them what you´ve got.
Dawn Fidaleo
May 29, 2023
She believed in me when no one else did, even me. The light in this world has dimmed.
Cheri Wulforst
May 29, 2023
I am so very sorry to read this news of your mom passing. I met her a few times when my husband and I were looking at buying a small business. Hollie was patient, funny, personable and sincere. I trusted her immediately. Her legacy will live on in all who knew her. Our deepest condolences. Cheri Wulforst
Jana and Nye
May 27, 2023
Hollie,
Sherpa Hollie to me.....you seemed invincible.
While you have physically left us, your star is shining brighter than ever.
You will be a part of our lives forever. You taught me so many things.....big and small....how could I ever forget your impact.
In a very detailed approach, you taught me that I was way overspending when shopping.
You taught me that we girls could have matchy matchy clothing all the way through.
Most importantly, you showed me that it is our heart that makes our home, and that our kids are the most precious gift we get in life so soak them up!
You taught me how to laugh when things felt bleak, how to find the fun when things were just not.
I never knew how to enjoy a good glass of wine properly until you. And I´m grateful that you showed me how to let a friend be your strength when you didn´t have it in you.
Hollie, you made our lives richer with your unwavering love, compassion and friendship.
You, Brad, Mitchell, and Clinton are in our hearts forever .
I love this little poem, as I think it encapsulates the essence of you.
she was born to be successful
not in the ways
of wealth and status
but in the ways
that her soul and spirit
gave her
the power and courage
to impact the earth
and the way it shook
Malinda and Ron Hebert
May 27, 2023
Hollie was an amazing soul, the kind of person that people fell in love with as soon as they met her. She will me missed by all of them who were privileged enough to know her. Our hearts go out to Brad, Mitch, Clint and all of the Wagner and Bottoset families as they go through this very difficult time.
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So many memories... so much fun... so many laughs...so little time. Miss you, my friend.
Donnie Curtis
May 26, 2023
An end-of-tennis-season party with some (but not all!) of Hollie's tennis pals.
Donnie Curtis
May 26, 2023
Celebrating Hollie's birthday at the tennis courts.
Donnie Curtis
May 26, 2023
After a tennis match. She was a great captain of several USTA teams.
Bob Kaiser
May 26, 2023
The fact that I am writing about Hollie saddens me greatly. Hollie was an integral part of our lives for close to 20 years. Our move to Arizona put some time and space between us but it has done nothing to dampen the memories of Hollie´s exuberance and energy in everything she did. There was no gray area with Hollie! She was kind but strong, loving and generous to a fault! She was the life of the party! She was practically a second mother to our son and a best friend to my wife for many years. For me, we bonded with our common Canadian heritage for which she was so proud! Hollie´s memory will live in our hearts and minds till the end of our days. You touched us and you left us too soon. Rest in peace dear friend.
Angie Hunt
May 26, 2023
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Oh Hollie, you left us too soon! You should have had so many more years to spend with your family and friends. Words can´t express how very sad I feel. You were a bright star in our universe! My heart goes out to Brad, Mitchell and Clinton and all those who loved her.
Jay Stilwell
May 26, 2023
Was very sad hearing of Hollie's passing. When Candace and I first arrived in Reno and started playing tennis, Hollie was one of the first people Candace friended. Many good times and memories will be with remembered for her kindness and humor always left your heart in a good place and a smile on your face! Much love and prayers for the family.
Kathryn Guthrie
May 26, 2023
When Stewart and I first met Hollie and Brad we knew we had found kindered spirits. Hollie's constant friendship, generosity and concern for our success truly welcomed us to the Reno community. Hollie will be deeply missed.
Shelley Janna MacDonald
May 26, 2023
I am still stunned that such an odd accident could take the life of such a vibrant person so suddenly. I knew Hollie from tennis, as many did, but was also lucky to spend time with her on many other occasions, including in Germany. We will all miss the enthusiasm, exuberance, and love she brought into our lives.
Mark Sexton
May 26, 2023
Such a great lady to share life with. We miss you already Hollie.
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May 26, 2023
Hollie could light up any room she walked into. She had the brightest smile, a soul full of joy, kindness and laughter, and always so much fun to be around. I will miss her. Thinking of her family and friends and sending love to all. xoxo
Peggy Thompson
May 26, 2023
To the entire family, friends and her associates...
My heart is heavy and there are no words.
Hollie was a bright light in everyone's lives and my wish is for her to Rest In Peace.
Love to everyone
Peggy and Greg Russchen-Thompson
Elisabeth Buck
May 25, 2023
I will be forever grateful for Hollie's kindness and love. She was such a dynamic, warm person who lit up every room that she was in. One particularly fond memory is Hollie's contagious joy during the Christmas season; she made that time of year just magical.
Sending all my love to her family during this very difficult time--
Laurie Sinasac
May 25, 2023
Hollie was a dear friend of mine at Forster years ago. She was always smiling, so fun loving, pleasant, kind and humourous.
I´ll never forget her for scooping me up unexpectedly after she had just bought her little red sports car. She asked if I´d go to Toronto to visit her parents with her. We were 18 and sang Girls Just Wanna Have Fun to the top of our lungs on continuous play there and back
I´ll never forget getting in trouble with her because we decided to draw parked cars when our art class went to an island to draw nature. It was a full day assignment and when we went back to finish our drawing after lunch ... all the cars had changed... whoops! We just looked at eachother and laughed. Hollie had great laughter. I had the good fortune of spending a lot of time with her back in those days... then I went out of town to school and we lost track... but friendships remain in our hearts forever.
Thank you for all of those moments, Hollie.
I was so sad to hear this news.
Gone too soon.
Paula Kaley
May 25, 2023
We say goodbye to a dear friend who has left us with a wonderful example of cheer and kindness.
With heartfelt sadness I wish comfort and strength to Hollie's family,
~Paula Kaley
Duayne & Ann Wagner
May 25, 2023
Rest in peace Hollie, much loved by Duayne Ann and family.
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