Edna Holbert Obituary

EDNA HOLBERT Edna May Holbert, 82, fell asleep in death at her home in Henderson, Nov. 18, 2009. She was born Feb. 12, 1927, in Lebanon, Ore., to Mike and Clara Rose. Edna was one of nine children. Edna met her husband, Frank Holbert, in Washington, while working in a bank. They were married July 20, 1946, in Okanogan, Wash. He preceded her in death Feb. 29, 2000. Frank and Edna had three children, Sharon, Keith and Debbie, and they were the "light of her life." The family moved to Las Vegas in 1956, where Edna raised her kids and worked as a food checker at the famous Panorama Market. Edna became one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1969. She remained devoted to her faith for the rest of her life. She enjoyed her retirement years. She loved baking for others, music, shopping at Savers and Wednesday family Bible reading night. Her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids were very important to her. She was always interested in what they were doing, ready to cheer them on in their life's endeavors. She had a special place in her heart for her grandson, Vincent Badolato, whose life was cut short by mankind's enemy ... death (June 1989). Edna is survived by her children, Sharon Badolato (Dennis, deceased September 2004) of Las Vegas, Keith Holbert (Michelle) of Henderson, and Deborah Gill of Louisville, Ky.; grandchildren, Richard Holbert (Kathryn), Lisa Barile (Todd), Lori Ostgard (Gerald), Ryan Holbert (Amber), Stephanie Holbert, Frankie Holbert, Charles Hall, Stacy Badolato-Trihub (Ben), and Kristi Badolato; and great-grandchildren, Beau Holbert, Christian Holbert, Zacari Holbert, Jace Manwell, Courtney Wooden, Brandon Wooden, Evan Holbert, Cruz Holbert, Joey Holbert, Mikayla Trihub and Danielle Hall. She is also survived by siblings; nieces; nephews; and extended family members. Edna valued all her family and friends. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and optimism. She was always a "proper lady." She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial services are pending. Please visit Edna's memorial guestbook at www.reviewjournal.com.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Nov. 29, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Edna Holbert

15 Entries

Frank

November 23, 2023

Best Grandma in the World.

Clare Prechel

December 5, 2009

Sorry to hear of your loss. Edna came to Minnesota with Lisa to a Ward family reunion and I have kept in contact with her ever since. I will miss her.

December 5, 2009

For the Holbert Family, Tony and I want to express our sadness at the loss of Edna. We looked at her like a wonderful matriarch who deeply loved every member of her family and extended that love to anyone she met, especially her spiritual family. At the last meeting she attended, I thought it was so sweet of her as she made her way across the hall just to come over to say hello to me! Even though that was our last "moment" I look forward to greeting her home in Jehovah's beautiful new earth that he has so lovingly promised us. We also, will miss her smiling face and funny personality!

December 2, 2009

For Edna and the Holbert Family

When we see you in paradise
we'll have so many things to say
That we loved and missed you
every single day

When we see you in paradise
we'll say we treasured you
And your presence in our lives
meant more than we even knew

When we see you in paradise
you'll be proud of all you see
Util then we'll keep each other close
your friends and family

We love you all so much--
The Paquin Family

Darlene Phillips

December 1, 2009

Holbert Family,
I adored your Grandma Edna and will miss her forever. How lucky all of you are to have had such a great lady in all of your lives. I wish I could have given her one more hug and had one more banana nut bread! She was the best baker ever. I know she will be irreplaceable for your family and I'm sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.

November 30, 2009

Dear Holbert Family,
So sorry for your loss, Edna was a loving and caring person I have fond memories of her. The last time I saw her was in June of this year, Jim and I were able to have dinner with her and the family in Las vegas.She was so happy that so many of the family were sharing in the family worship night and even wrote down some notes about it to share with others when we got back to Oroville.I'm happy I was able to spend that time with her.
Please be assured our love and prayers are with all of you.

Jim and Margaret Richardson

dawn barile

November 30, 2009

i had the opportunity to meet edna as my son and her grandaughter got married in october.she was a very nice woman who told me about making breakfast from scratch for my son.she was a great baker where i had th great pleasure of tasting her baking.she seemed like a very nice person who care about life.she will be in our hearts forever and be missed .mr&mrs wayne barile of las vegas nevada.

November 30, 2009

I am very sorry for the lost of your love one, I can tell that she was beautiful caring mom, grandmother, aunt, cousin, daughter, sister, and of course friend, it is so hard to lose someone we love. I see that Edna Holbert loved Jehovah and that means she had confidence in the resurrection hope. When Edna wakes up she will be in paradise. Rev.21:3,4. I don't know her but I know have forever to meet her.

Sincerely
Lark Gray

Theresa Gallina

November 30, 2009

I was thinking what can I say about Edna. The thoughts of the High Tea party kept coming to my mind. I remember Edna coming to the party wearing her hat and white gloves, looking like a proper lady. Even though it was a High Tea, Edna wanted her coffee, Edna loved her coffee. She had a great time that day, she talked about it for the longest time. She was a joy to be around, she appreciated everything you did for her. She was loving and kind to everyone, never speaking an unkind word about anyone. She was a faithful sister down to the end. I will miss her!

Lynn Bartlett-Childs

November 30, 2009

I know your hearts are filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I have wonderful memories of Edna, and the Holbert family. Debbie and I were friends when I lived here in 1968 through 1970.

Lisa Holbert-Barile

November 29, 2009

For my Gramma, whom I adored so much...

A wife, a mother, a gramma, a great-gramma too, this is the legacy we have from you.

You were raised on a farm, but were always a "city girl" by heart, you married young & gave life in Las Vegas a start...

You raised 3 kids & worked tirelessly throughout all your days...

Baking, Knitting, Thrift-store shopping, playing the piano, were some of your skills, but taking care of others is really how you got your thrills.

You celebrated our successes, understood our problems, accepted our defeats, teaching us by example & not to repeat.

We will always respect all you went through in your hardships & distinguished ways, your ability to hold yourself with such dignity & pride all your days.

You never really grew old, your heart was solid gold.

You taught us love & how to fight, you gave us strength, you gave us might.

We wonder if we ever thanked you for the sacrifices you made, & for the simple things, life, laughter, smiles, tears & times we shared?

For all the things you did we are thanking you now & hoping you know all along how much you truly meant to all of us.

Two Buddies

November 29, 2009

Frank Holbert

November 29, 2009

I love you and miss you very much Grandma. Thank You for all of your help, support and especially your love.

Michelle Holbert

November 29, 2009

I met Edna when I was 15. My first impression was; this is a lady that babies her kids and reads the Bible.She seemed nice in a nostolgic way.Life was not always easy for Edna but she took it in stride, didn't panic,never said too much,mostly kept alot inside.
Four decades ago she offered me a gift.It was free but it did have strings attached.When she first offered it I thought it was unusual,not very pleasant,but very compelling.She seemed harmless but this gift was like a two edged sword....and it was alive.(Hebrews 4:10)When I looked at it I was drawn to it.I wanted to take it but the strings attached seemed scary.Soon, I had to have it.(I learned a little secret about the strings...they are light and kindly..Matthew 11:28-30)
The gift is in the family now. It is an heirloom,a treasure to be shared.
Thank you Edna.....

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