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BORN
1928
DIED
2014
Jack Holt Obituary
Jack Sr. is survived by his loving wife Patricia Holt, two children Jack Jr. and wife Joyce Holt, Linda and husband Danny McKinney. He has four grandchildren, Lonny and wife Maura McKinney, Jason and wife Aubrielle Holt, Joyce McKinney, and Jamie and husband Joe Schliesman. Jack Sr. has 11 great grandchildren, Aidan and Kellan McKinney, Kellan, Loren, Aspen and Weston Holt, Bobby McKinney, Alyssa Uptmor, Alekzander, Arabella, and Adelyn Schliesman.
During WWII Jack served his country in the Marines Corps enlisting when he was 17. After the War Jack worked on several public works projects including Ross and Diablo Dam's. He also worked for Valley construction and in the forest industry. It was during this time Jack meet a beautiful women from Montana whom he married in 1950. After marrying, Jack took a job as a US Mail carrier where he worked for 34 years. After retiring he worked for his church, River of Life Fellowship in Kent WA for 25 years. Jack was a talented banjo player, playing in the Seattle Banjo Club and for his church. Jack was full of life, was especially proud of his family, and loved his Lord Jesus Christ. Jack touched thousands of lives with his caring demeanor and his willingness to help all. He will be greatly missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him.
Services will be held this Saturday May 31st at The River of Life Fellowship at 1:00 pm. Donations can be made to the River of Live Fellowship, 10615 SE 216th Street Kent, WA 98031.
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Bob Stevens
August 24, 2014
So sorry to hear of Papa Jack's passing, but I am looking forward to spending eternity with him in heaven. I met him in 1990 and knew him for 20 years. He was a cool old guy with a whole lot of just plain common sense who never minced words or hid his true feelings on any subject - I always knew where I stood with him and I knew I could count on his sage advice when needed. He gave me his old chainsaw years ago and I've cut over 50 cords of firewood with it since and always think of him as it's tearing through a big old log. They don't make them like Papa Jack anymore -he will be missed.
Joyce Carter
July 29, 2014
Hello pastor Jack ,I am just finding out about papa Jack ,I remember asking permission from his Beautiful wife who so kindly allow me to follow her home on a Sunday afternoon to pray for him, man of great faith, always smiling and would always take the time to talk with you .I am so happy to have known him, I send today my heartfelt love and sympathy to the family .I know what you are going through, I recently buried my mother,but the Lord will see you all through ,love you all and will keep you in my prayers, thank you for the time I spent there at the river was a blessing. Joyce Carter/Tacoma
bobby mckinney
July 15, 2014
grandpa holt you were amazing im so glad i got to say good bye to you before you passed you will alawys be in my heart as well my son and soon to be wife i love you so much r.i.p bobby mckinney
Colleen
June 5, 2014
I first met Jack when he worked at the Burien Post Office. Always scooted into his waiting line to converse with the delightful gentleman, who
had such a positive outlookon life.Little did we know we would play banjo together with Tacoma Banjo.Jack was a fabulous musician,
and a sensitive gentleman. Love to Patty and the entire family. Losing Jack has left a big hole in
our hearts.
Colleen
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May 30, 2014
The Marines and Corpsmen of the Pierce County Detachment #504 Marine Corps League, Share in Your Loss. Rest in Peace Marine, Semper Fi!
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