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Thomas Holdren Obituary
He was born in Cambridge, Ohio on Dec. 3, 1936 to the late Edgar and Della (Dutton) Holdren. He retired after 32 years from Continental Tire (General Tire and Rubber Co.), after being Director, Tire Testing. He was a 1954 graduate of Timken High School. He graduated with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1960 and was a member of Sigma Tau honorary engineering fraternity and then earned an M.B.A. in 1969, both were from the University of Akron. He served in the U.S. AIR Force ROTC, active and reserve duty from 1955-1973, earning a Captain's rank. He was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church, and the North Canton Lions Club receiving the Melvin Jones Fellow award. Also, he was a member of the Canton Museum of Art and had served as a docent.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Susan ``Sue' (Holmes) Holdren; sons, Scott (Jennifer) of Twinsburg, Eric of Canal Fulton; daughter, Pam of Canton; and four grandchildren, Chase, Rae, Alec and Hannah. He was preceded in death by sisters, Wilma Jones and Faye Narduzzi and a brother, Russell Holdren.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the Grace United Methodist Church, 1720 Schneider St., N.W., North Canton, with Rev. Don Richards officiating. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Stier-Israel Funeral Home in Louisville, and one hour before service at Grace United Methodist Church on Friday. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, Louisville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Habitat of Humanity-Canton, 2800 Leemont Ave. N.W., Canton, Ohio 44709; Lion's Club Pilot Inc., 625 W. Town St., Columbus, Ohio 43215; or Grace United Methodist Church.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of the Alzheimer's unit at St. Luke Lutheran Home for their excellent care and dedication. Stier - Israel Funeral Home
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Rob Ellison
June 20, 2011
Mrs. Holdren, Scott, Eric and Pam -
I am so sorry to hear this news. It has been a very long time, but I have many fond memories of Mr. Holdren and your entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Tricia Zagray
June 18, 2011
Holdren family,
I was so sorry to hear this news today from my mother. You will be in my prayers. I have thought about all of you often and wondered where everyone ended up.
Crissy Hornik
June 16, 2011
Pam and family-I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I always remember him being so nice! May it comfort you to know he is at peace.
Jon C Back
June 16, 2011
I never met or even had the chance to speak with Tom Holdren. And yet, I sense that I know him in a small way on those too rare occasions when I meet with my friends Scott and Eric. His legacy is up to the both of you and your sister now.
My thoughts and prayers are on the Holdren Family through these tough times ahead. You won't go through it alone.
Melissa Seibert Mgr.
June 15, 2011
The American Red Cross Military Serivces of Stark County sends our deepest sympathy in the loss of a True Hero we wish to say "Thank You for Your Past Service to Our Country"
Jeff & Cybthia Fry
June 15, 2011
Sue, Pam and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dale & Regina McKarns
June 15, 2011
Our Sincere Sympathy in the loss of your husband.
Mike & Nelly Halaby
June 15, 2011
Tom was a good neighbor, we had some good laughs.He departed to a better place, may God bless his soul and give his family the comfort.
Tom Liotta
June 15, 2011
My sympathies to Sue and the family. Tom was both my boss and my friend at General Tire for many years. I have many fond memories of our years working together. Tom was a great guy!
Wayne Hall
June 15, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Glenn Shepherd
June 15, 2011
Tom was a dear work associate and friend. I worked with him for many years at General Tire. I vacationed with Tom and spent many mornings at General Tire over coffee solving the world's problems. We will miss him very much. He was a class individual.
Dena James (N.C. Lions)
June 15, 2011
My sympathies
Michelle Welday
June 15, 2011
Sorry for your loss. He was a really good man and will be missed.
Janet Welday
June 15, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the family. We have alaways enjoyed our visits with him and the family, especially the trips to Columbus and our Italian dinners together. He will be missed.
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