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Vera Holik Obituary
Vera grew up in Czechoslovakia and studied at the technical institute in Brno. Vera defected to the United States with her family in the early 80's. She worked in the Bay Area as a quality control technician in the electronics industry. In her spare time, she would paint for herself and for her clients. Painting murals in people's homes was one of her favorite things. After her retirement she moved to Woodland to be closer to family. Here she continued her passion for gardening and painting.
Vera leaves behind her two children, daughter Maggi Larsen and son Robert Holik, and her three grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
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Kathy Lassle
April 20, 2024
Vera & I became friends when Margaret & my daughter, Tessa, were in grade school. They went on to be college roommates & remain close friends to this day. During those years & before we both moved away, Vera & I used to get together for lunch & visit. She knew I would like to paint & she tried very hard to teach me but although she had the patience I didn´t learn how to paint & blend colors - but we sure had fun laughing at my sad technique. She was truly an impressive artist & I believe she could have been a well-known painter but she was satisfied to enjoy painting for her family & friends. She was generous with her gift & we are lucky to have three of her works that we will always cherish with our hearts.
Tessa Juarez
March 23, 2024
I have known Vera and her family since I was in 6th grade. Vera has painted a few painting for my family that still hang in their houses today. Vera was one of a kind for sure and will be missed.
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Carol Stormberg
March 21, 2024
I remember first meeting Vera at Rob and Teresa's former house. The grandkids were all there for Thanksgiving, along with Jacob. The grandkids and Jacob were on the floor and when Vera went and joined them, they all started laughing a lot. Afterwards, Jacob commented how Vera was really funny.
Kathy Stormberg
March 21, 2024
One of my favorite memories of Vera was Thanksgiving 2022 when she decided it was necessary to demonstrate her commitment to ongoing physical fitness rather than just talking about it. She came into the kitchen where we were working on dinner, or at least supervising with champagne flute in hand, and proceeded to do a set of pushups on the kitchen floor. So funny, and so Vera.
Anne Torres
March 20, 2024
Vera was a sublimely talented artist and a lovely lady. She always greeted me with a warm hug and a kind word. My deepest condolences to her beloved family. May she rest in peace.
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