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DAVID HOLDEN Obituary


DAVID EDWARD HOLDEN, JR. (Age 45)  
On Friday, February 6, 2015, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved son of Carol K. Halderman and Dr. David E. Holden, Sr.; nephew of Sharyn Crawford (Bob), Mary Holden, Christine Steigerwold (Bob), M. Susan Rich (David), and John Holden (Marie); brother of Cody, Cade and Caitlin Holden, Jason and Adam Franke; proud uncle of Eli, Zane, Zeke, Noah, Caleb and Maddex; also survived by cousins and many friends. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, February 11, from 11 a.m. to 12 Noon where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 Noon. Memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics Montgomery County (SOMO), c/o Pam Yerg-director, 10204 Colebrook Ave., Potomac, MD 20854.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 9, 2015.

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Kathy Quirk

February 25, 2015

I am truly sorry to learn about David's passing.

Roberta & Ben Collins

February 14, 2015

David will be missed greatly by all. We at SOMO will miss him most. Carol we know you will miss him always.

February 12, 2015

Carol, I know you will miss David more than anyone could know. He had so many abilities and so much determination and I know he loved you dearly. His struggle is over and may he rest in peace in the arms of Jesus. Love, The Weichbrod's

Debbie and Bud Hammel

February 11, 2015

Thank you for going fishing with us on the Miss Debbie out of Goose Harbor. We enjoyed your company and hope you had as much fun as we did.

Aunt Chris and Uncle Bob Steigerwald

February 10, 2015

You have taught us all the meaning of courage...I know you are smiling down from heaven and at peace....enjoy running for the first time!!!

Uncle Bob & Aunt Sharyn

February 9, 2015

Your smile will always be a bright shining star. You are lighting up the Heavens. You will remain in our hearts & we will always love you & remember. Rest now in the arms of Jesus

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