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Henry Stuit

1930 - 2016

Henry Stuit obituary, 1930-2016, Sacramento, CA

Henry Stuit Obituary

Henry Stuit, age 85, died on Thursday, March 10, 2016, in Sacramento County. He was born on September 30, 1930, in SW Minnesota. He was one of 13 children born to John and Annie Stuit. In 1938, his family moved to California eventually settling on a farm near Modesto. He was drafted into the army in 1951 and served two years in Japan. He and Nellie Mae Kamps were married on August 20, 1954. Hank graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1957. After a successful career in agricultural chemical sales, he retired from Ciba-Geigy in 1985. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nell; four children: Patty (Steve) Holderfield, Janna (Jim) Copel, Rick (Oi) Stuit, and Paul (Sandi) Stuit; seven grandchildren and four great-grand-children. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 26, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Hank's name to the Christ Community Church Building Fund.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Mar. 20, 2016.

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Colleen Pede

March 24, 2016

Hank, what a guy always for full of fun. Friendly and outgoing. We all had a good time when we were together.

Susan Farrell

March 24, 2016

Hank was a truly wonderful man and a lot of fun to talk with too. Nell, we are all with you and you are in my thoughts. Susan Farrell

Gina Jones

March 23, 2016

Hank was a good neighbor to my family. His presence and advice on how to care for fruit trees will be missed.

Bonnie Neff

March 22, 2016

I am thinking of so many happy memories our families have shared over the years. Although I will not be with you on Saturday, my love and prayers will surely be with each of you as you remember our beloved Hank. Love, Bonnie & family

Debbie Smith

March 22, 2016

The only time I met Hank he gave me wonderful instructions on grafting fruit trees! It's a very fond memory. I understand your loss and my thoughts are with you.

Jan Buckman

March 21, 2016

Hank will be missed by me & many others. I loved his kindness & concern for others and his sense of humor! Love & Prayers to Nell & family.

Laurie Abad

March 21, 2016

Patty and family. So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Kathy Jones

March 21, 2016

A very kind, dear friend of my Uncle Bob. Rest in Peace Hank

Patty Holderfield

March 21, 2016

The Memorial Service will be held at Christ Community Church, 5025 Manzanita Avenue, Carmichael, CA. Please join us in celebrating Dad's life.

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