Walter D. Holmes

Walter Holmes Obituary

HOLMES, WALTER D., age 76 of Oviedo, passed away on June 4, 2007. Mr. Holmes is survived by his wife of 32 years, Udell, daughter, Audrey Harden; sons, Michael Holmes and Michael Randolph; grandchildren, Kate Clingan, Jacob Harden and Robert Harden. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 7, from 6-8PM at National Cremation Society, 7565 Red Bug Lake Road, Oviedo. Funeral services will be Friday at 11AM at University Carillon United Methodist Church, Oviedo. Burial will follow in Oviedo Cemetery.
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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Jun. 7, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Holmes

6 Entries

Mike Randolph

June 8, 2007

Dad you will be missed by Mom and I so much. I know you are watching down over us with your angels.

Thanks for all the memories,
Love,
Mike & Udell

Jorge Tous

June 8, 2007

Walt was one of the folk that I always looked forward to seeing at church, even if just to say "hello" to him. He always brighten my day just with his good spirits and always helpful attitude. He was always helping out with something at the church with a big old smile and a cheerful heart. What an inspiration to me! I will miss you!

Kelli Jakubcin

June 7, 2007

I will always remember Mr. Holmes sitting with his friends every morning at the Town House. He always had a smile on his face and was always telling us about his hunting trips. He was a great man and I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless You,

Alice Trammell

June 7, 2007

To Udell:
My heart and compassion goes out to you, Udell. I am Mike and Elaine's cousin on their mother's side. I pray that the Lord Jesus will comfort you with the same comfort that He has given me in the loss of my husband, as I've reached out to Jesus. May you find continued strength and renewed peace daily as you look to the Lord. It is a process and does take time. Grief can not be rushed. The only way out is through. There are no quick escape doors. I learned to take one step at a time, little by little. May you be surrounded by those that love you to care for you during this time.

TO MIKE, ELAINE, ROY, KATIE, TODD, JAKE, WALT and AUNT BECKY:
It is with heartfelt sadness, yet relief that I write this letter to you all. I know this has been a long hard battle for Uncle Walt and in that is the relief that he does not have to struggle here any longer. He has come into his eternal reward now laughing, joking and bringing fresh joy to heaven with his continued wit and humor. I was so grateful to be able to see him last October when he was in Houston at MD Anderson. The sadness, of course, comes with our loss here on earth of our relationship with him. Now you will face what millions have faced through the centuries. Because they got through, you can with the Lord's help. I pray that your grief will be healthy.

Through my own personal grief in the sudden loss of Larry, I have learned to breathe, rest, not push, wait and lean on my new husband, Jesus. My "production" mentality has been challenged to the core and I encourage you all to just take one day at a time now. Feel "whatever" you feel and don't feel guilty about any of it. Whether the shock is so great that you can't shed a tear for weeks, whether you're raising your fist to heaven in revolt or sobbing your guts out, the Lord understands all these emotions. I've gained a strong right arm by throwing my cares at Jesus. I encourage you to do the same. Allow yourself time to grieve. Don't expect too much of yourselves right now. The first year is so hard, but with Jesus' help, you will get through this. Avoid making big decisions for at least a year. The intense pain will lessen over time. Hurricane force weeping will begin to turn into gentle streams in time. There's a memory around every corner and they bring what I call my "frozen moments". I've learned that those are divine appointments for me to take the time to stop and remember. Those memories of what you shared with Uncle Walt will bring healing to your heart. Let the tears come, if they are there. They water a garden that is growing in your heart for a new chapter in your life. If you have a hard time with vocalizing emotions, then journal your guts out! Know that we love you and will be often thinking of you, praying for you. I am here. The Lord is with you in everything that you will be facing in the coming days. When it feels like a torrent and flood, stand in presence of the Lord and He will carry you. I love you all deeply,

Deborah Henrichs

June 7, 2007

Mr Holmes was so much fun to hunt with, he had a great witty humor too. We shall miss him. My concolences to the family.

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