John "Jack" Holton

1948 - 2023

John "Jack" Holton
April 6, 1948 - December 10, 2023
Jack Holton died peacefully in Santa Fe, N.M., on December 10, 2023, due to complications from sepsis.
Jack was born on April 6, 1948, in Medina, N.Y., to John H. Holton, Jr. and Margaret (Bissett) Holton. After a subsequent move to Pleasantville, N.Y. (1953-1960), the family settled in Rumson, N.J., where Jack made many new friends, including Peter Johnson, with whom he made multiple trips to the west coast. These summer excursions to San Francisco foretold his future in California.
Jack attended Yale University ('70 Saybrook College). In the ensuing years, he and his stalwart Yalie friends gathered regularly to celebrate their enduring friendships.
After graduation, Jack began his professional career at Citibank, traveling extensively through Europe and the Middle East. This experience sparked his lifelong love of travel and foreign cultures.
In 1974, Jack earned an MBA degree from Stanford University. Post-graduation, he took a position at the prestigious international consulting firm McKinsey & Co. ultimately rising to the level of Senior Engagement Manager. Jack left McKinsey to serve as CEO at emerging businesses.
From 1976 to 2006, Jack lived in Orinda, Calif., where he and his first wife, Nancy Dickmeyer, raised three children, Alex Holton, Ross Holton, and Catherine (Holton) McMahon. Jack took great pride in his children and three grandchildren, Johnny, Madelyn and Connor.
Jack met and married Christine Remy in San Francisco in 2013. They subsequently moved to Santa Fe, N.M., where they enjoyed the unique landscape and culture, all the while continuing to travel extensively.
Jack was a loving, supportive brother to his three sisters, Linda Holton (West Barnstable, Mass.), Betsy Holton Crowe (Beverly, Mass.) and Jan Holton (Brookline, Mass.). His devotion extended to his seven nieces and nephews and their nine children.
Jack's love of travel ultimately took him to more than fifty countries. He was known for his enjoyment of planning, facilitating, and hosting unique trips for, and with, the people he loved.
Jack will be greatly missed. There will be a private ceremony with his close family to celebrate his life.