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ROLAND HOLT Obituary

Roland Holt 10/16/24 ~ 10/25/10 Roland Anderson Holt was born October 16, 1924 in Salt Lake City to Harry Holt and Oneida Anderson Holt. He died October 25, 2010 after a short illness. Roly enlisted in June 1943 in the US Army and served as a staff sergeant supplying troops in the Okinawa Base Command until March 1946. He graduated in business from the University of Utah in 1949, and obtained his MBA from Stanford University in 1951. Roland married LaFawn Graff on June 9, 1948, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. His children include Douglas (Jeri Curtis) of Safford, Arizona; Steven (Susan Higbee) of Salt Lake; and Rebecca (Randy Stay) of Salem, Utah. Roland has 14 grandchildren, and 38 great-grandchildren. Roland worked for U.S. Steel, both at the Geneva Plant and in Salt Lake City for 30 years. He served in the LDS Church faithfully as Bishop of the East Millcreek 7th ward, High Councilor, Scoutmaster - Troop 304, and executive secretary for numerous bishoprics and high priests groups. Roland loved his scouting years, Troop 304, East Millcreek 7th Ward, and his many friends. He loved taking his scouts in the 1960s to Camp Steiner, East Fork of the Bear, and backpacking in the High Uintas. At the time of his death, he was serving as assistant scoutmaster in the Salem 7th Ward. Roland was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Harry O. Holt (1952), his granddaughter Chrissa Lee Holt (1992), as well as "his Fawnie" in 2008. He is also survived by his brother Dean Holt and his wife, Ruth, of Logan, Utah; and sister-in-law Shirley Ann Graff, of Salt Lake City. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at the East Mill Creek 7th Ward, 3408 South Celeste Way (3120 East). Friends may visit with the family on Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, and at the church on Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. prior to services. Interment: Mt View Memorial Estates. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Boy Scouts of America. Online memories and tributes may be sent to the family at: www.holbrookmortuary.com

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Oct. 31, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for ROLAND HOLT

11 Entries

Nelson Cannon

November 10, 2010

Dear Holts,

My condolences on the passing of your wonderful Dad, Grandpa, & Great Grandpa. How wonderful was his life, how many he has touched with his service. I will always remember how he would shake hands and simultaneously pull you into him for a hug. Then he would look you in the eyes and ask how you were doing. It was impossible to not say "great" because that is how he made you feel.
Nelson Cannon

Connie Marston

November 6, 2010

Doug, Mary Ann and Martha, and the rest of the family, I know what a great example and influence both your father/grandfather and your mother-in-law Ruth/grandmother were in your lives. I know you will miss them for awhile until we are reunited in the realms of joy.

November 5, 2010

Dear Holt Family, our thoughts are with you all at this time. I don't think I ever walked in to the 7th Ward building that Bishop Holt didn't grab my hand with a warm handshake and pull me in close to hear how I was doing. Roland Holt (and LaFawn) were icons in our lives. Their physical and spiritual stature were unique! I have always compared every scoutmaster in the many wards we've lived in to Roland Holt. What a giant of a soul. I loved him dearly.
Paul Swenson

November 2, 2010

Our Scoutmaster's voice would ring down from the mountain " Boy this is really Livin !" Rolland had taken us young scouts on a hike to the top of Bald mountain while we were staying at Camp Steiner. It was a tuff climb and Roly would be there every step of the way saying " You'll get your second wind" " It's just around the corner" " Don't let your body tell your mind what to do "
These were just a few of my Scoutmaster's many sayings. Rolland was the best example of leadership a young Scout could have. My love of the outdoors and of scouting traces back to this Giant of a man. Many of my life goals were decided while under his leadership.
Thank You for sharing your life with the rest of us. I look forward to meeting up with you and hiking a mountain once again. " A life well lived !"

Sincerely,
Steve & Linda Duckworth

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Adam Holt

November 2, 2010

I just wanted to thank those who have sent notes of sympathy. He was about the best grandpa you could ask for. I have lived in Utah all my life and he and Fawnie were always so supportive in coming to school and church events for our family. I loved attending Skyline High and Wasatch Junior nearby their home in East Millcreek. And, how even though he has been out of the state for much of the last 3 or 4 years he still kept in touch. I take solace in knowing he had a grand reunion with his parents and great wife La Fawn. And also meeting my sister again who passed away tragically in 1992. Love you, Grandpa Rolly. Adam and Christine Holt and Family

Jerrolyn Fisher

November 1, 2010

Rebecca, Steve, Doug and families.

It is with much sympathy at the passing of your father/grandfather and much love for this good man and friend to all who knew Roland, that we congratulate all of you for the wonderful legacy that he gifts to you. We know you will continue to feel his influence throughout the remainder of your lives to bless you all. I regret I will be out of town next weekend and will miss giving each of you a big hug. Love you.

Sincerely,

Jerrolyn (Jeri Shamy) Fisher and Scott

Kevin Shamy

November 1, 2010

Dear Holt Family We are so sorry for your loss, your father had a great impact on many of us, his love and impact that he had on the 7th ward members has left a legacy of faith in many family's and will continue to effect generations to come. May you rejoice in the life he lead.
Love
Kevin & Rhonda Shamy & Family

Tracy Duckworth

November 1, 2010

Bishop Holt had a deep impact in the lives of so many he worked with. From scouting to running the ward, he kept busy touching the lives of many. I know that our family was influenced by his loving and caring attitude and wonderful personality.
He will truly be missed!

Tracy & Lorie Duckworth and family

November 1, 2010

I will forever cherish the memories I have of following our great Troop 304 Scoutmaster, Roland Holt. I can still hear in my mind our troop song and visualize our large troop marching along singing as we go. Roland left an indelible imprint for good on my life, and lives of many others. Thank you for sharing your father with so many of us. Bob Neel

Peggy Perkins

November 1, 2010

Dear Holt Family, We sre so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was a great man and he had a huge impact on all of our lives. What a great reunion is going on in heaven.. Our thoughts are with you all at this tender time. The Neel Family

October 31, 2010

Love from the Lindstrom family. Jane and Reid, Mark,Stacy and the boys.

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