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GREGORY HUGH HOLDT
July 11, 1958 ˜ July 12, 2023
Greg Holdt was an active, adventurous, funny, boyish, charismatic guy who loved making conversations with everyone he met. He was born in 1958 and graduated from Evergreen HS in 1977. His youthful energy never went away and you could always tell he had a 70’s vibe.
Greg was an excellent skier, biker and tennis player. He was inspired to play tennis by Swedish tennis sensation Bjorn Borg and even kind of looked like him too. He was a member of Club Green Meadows throughout the 80s and 90s until some injuries made him step away. He never stopped bicycling nor did he stop skiing. He was up on Mount Hood as much as possible and loved sharing his passion for the mountains and the outdoors with others.
Greg loved spending time at the family cabin which was built in 1981. He spent many summers out on the boat shrimping and crabbing, or combing the beach for oysters and clams with his late father Hugh (d. 2003); brother, Curt; sister-in-law, Barbara; as well as other family, friends and work colleagues. Greg never married or had kids, instead he spent a lot of time with his niece, Andreea, and nephew, Nick, who he adored until the very end.
Greg loved his mother, Pauleen; and in recent years, Greg spent a lot of time with with her at her assisted living residence at Glenwood Place. Both are members of the Sons of Norway Hall, so he enjoyed taking her there for lefse with lingonberries and other treats.
Greg died of an unexpected heart attack the day after his 65th birthday, shocking everyone. He was one-of-a-kind and will be sorely missed.
Although Greg wished to be cremated, there will be a viewing at the Evergreen Memorial Gardens (1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98684) on Friday, July 21, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for all who want to say goodbye in person.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, July 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Royal Oaks Country Club (8917 NE 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98662), where there will be tacos and oysters in honor of Greg, two of his favorite foods. Family and friends are welcome to attend and share happy stories and memories of Uncle Greg.
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Rose L. Raty EHS ALUMNI
August 1, 2023
A testimony to an amazing life well- lived...Rest in Peace, Gregory. The world already feels a little sadder without you.
Doug & Leslie Browne
July 23, 2023
Doug & Leslie Browne
July 23, 2023
Doug & Leslie Browne
July 23, 2023
We met when I was his tennis coach in 1980. Our relationship grew quickly and we were together in Florida for many different memorable occasions. For the past decade, he was the number one dog sitter in the USA! He lived in our home as we were running a club on Martha's Vineyard. All of our animals were blessed to have Greg in their lives. He was the most caring dog person in the world. We have too many incredible memories to discuss but his impact on us with live forever in our hearts. He was kind, sensitive, caring, good person one could ever imagine. We both adored music and listened together for hours and hours. Greg, you will be missed and never forgotten.
Brad Carlson, paternal cousin
July 21, 2023
It came as a shock to the Carlson family when we heard of the sudden passing of our cousin Greg. He will always stay alive in our memories and our smiles. See you on the other side, cousin!
Brian Coad
July 21, 2023
Awesome soul. My best friend. Was looking forward to spending some of his golden years in Hawaii. He will be greatly missed.
Debbie (Shoemaker) Walsh
July 20, 2023
I am sending my most heartfelt condolences to the family. Greg was a special soul, full of adventure, handsome, sweet and sentimental, loved people and the great outdoors. We miss him so much already. So thankful for his friendship and picturing him now on the ski slopes of heaven!
Pamela (Smith) Noble
July 20, 2023
I´ll always remember your kindness. RIP Greg
Class of 77
Debby "Dunne" Romig
July 20, 2023
I will always remember your wonderful smile, may your next adventure be spectacular
Bob Hammon
July 20, 2023
One of a kind. I loved that guy. He'll be missed Greatly
Angie Bell
July 19, 2023
You smile and fun for life will be so missed!
Angie Bell
Bryan and Charito Hughes
July 19, 2023
Greg, you´ve been in and out of our family´s lives since Eastmoreland Racquet Club in the 70s and Florida in the 80s. Then last year you flew to Arizona for our 80th birthday. You extended an invitation to Hood canal for this summer which we´ll always regret not coming. Your life of a free spirit has enhanced ours immeasurably. Bryan and Charito.
Steve and Christine Summers
July 19, 2023
May your hearts stay full with all the wonderful memories and good times together. Sending our love to all of you, Steve and Christine Summers
Carsten Collins
July 19, 2023
Greg will be missed. I had an opportunity to work with him when he came over to F Rogers for a project.
Monique Maunder
July 19, 2023
My sincere sympathies! To all the family and friends!
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