ROBERT "RobE" HOLLAND

In Memoriam  ROBERT EUGENE HOLLAND "RobE"  
Born July 14, 1947 in Morrisville, Iowa. Died April 19, 2017. Age 69. Robert Eugene Holland "RobE" died peacefully April 19, 2017 at Capital Caring Halquist Inpatient Hospice surrounded by family and friends. RobE was the son of the late Richard E. and Patricia S. Holland. The family moved to Alexandria, VA in 1962. RobE graduated from Francis. C. Hammond High School in 1965, then attended Richmond Polytechnic Institute (now Virginia Commonwealth University) majoring in Theater Arts. RobE worked On and Off Broadway as well as national tours working in sound, lighting, costume, design and stage production management from the early 1970s into the 1990s. His post theatre career included exhibition design and construction / management as well as ticket sales and front office management. RobE returned to Alexandria in the 90s where he worked at Mount Vernon Estate and the Potomac Riverboat Company. In later years, he was a personal assistant to elderly clients, a tutor and Home School Advocate for Autistic and handicapped individuals. RobE was a passionate activist assisting individuals with addiction / recovery concerns. RobE had an unmatched zest for life. He was always cheerful and was readily available to help folks, especially those who had helped him in his journey. "You have to give it away to keep it" was RobE's mantra and his guiding principle to the very end. His wonderful "Hello" will be missed. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Michael R. Holland and Paul T. Holland. Surviving are sister, Kathryn (Katie) and nephew, John Holland of Kansas City, MO. Contributions can be made in RobE's honor to The Men's Home in Alexandria, VA as well as Capital Caring Hospice.