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Alva Hollander Obituary
2/11/1929 to 4/24/2008
Al was a 30+ year employee of Sacramento City Unified School District. He proudly served 2 terms in the Korean Conflict with the Marines. He is survived by his son James G (Bridgett) Hollander; daughter Julie L (Bill Hereth) Hollander; grandsons Michael and Matthew Hollander, granddaughter Monika Zoltany; daughter-in-law Rebecca Mikoli and great-grandson Sage Alva Hollander. Predeceased by the love of his life, Lyn (Lyndell C. Farmer) Hollander; son Alva M Hollander; daughter Sue Ann Hollander, and grandson, Joshua Hollander; and sister Caroline (Maria) Bemis. He is survived by 3 doting sisters; Theresa, aka Tito (Roy V) Williams, Barbara (Bruce) Harmon and Sue (James) Mackey, along with a host of nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by a plethora of friends. Please join us at his ranch at 2570 Mill Valley Rd., Camino, CA 95709 on Saturday, May 3rd at 1:00 for a celebration of Al's life. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please send donations to either the American Diabetes Association or the Christopher Reeves Foundation.
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Daniel Williams
May 2, 2008
Uncle Al:
My Uncle Al was a man who was always ready with a smile and a witty sense of humor. My visits with him were always enjoyable, and I can still hear his hearty laugh regarding the folly of the human condition, usually aimed at himself or one one his entertaining relatives ( I was one of them). We shared many a good time together with family and friends, and I will miss him dearly.
With love, Dan
Tom McAllister
May 2, 2008
Al was a giant among teachers and principals. He was exceptionally well thought of because his thinking was so incisive, his work with students was so instructional, and his humor was so infectious. I fondly recall riding to meetings with Al and listening to his cogent comments at these meetings.
Barbara Harmon
April 30, 2008
Oh Al,
How much you are loved and how much I will miss you! No one could have asked for a better Big Brother! !
How you lived with so much gusto, robust zest for life, great enthusiasmm, indomitable spirit and "damn the torpedos, full speed ahead" approach to life's challenges will not not soon be forgotten!
Thank you for always being there, and for the marvelous memories!
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