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▰ Alice Holder

Died April 08, … More Information
Alice Holder, born November 3, 1930 departed this life Sunday April 8, 2014 in Bellevue, Washington. Alice was 83.

▰ Patricia Jane Holdener

Died November 07, … More Information
Patricia Jane Holdener, of Tacoma, Washington, died on November 7, 2000. Patricia was 64.
Obituary published: November 08, 2000 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Patricia Jane Holdener

Died November 06, … More Information
Patricia Jane Holdener, age 64 of Tacoma, Washington, entered into eternal rest November 6, 2000.
Obituary published: November 07, 2000 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Mildred E (Mallery)[Scott] Holdener

Died July 11, … More Information
Mildred E (Mallery)[Scott] Holdener, age 94 of Enumclaw, Washington, went to be with her Lord and Savior July 11, 2006.
Obituary published: July 12, 2006 in "EnumclawC-H"

▰ Merle (Griffel) Holdener

Died April 22, … More Information
Merle (Griffel) Holdener, age 78 of Puyallup, Washington passed away April 22, 2007.
Obituary published: April 23, 2007 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Martin L Holdener

Died March 12, … More Information
Martin L Holdener, age 78 of Tacoma, Washington, passed from this life on March 12, 2011.
Obituary published: March 13, 2011 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Louis M Holdener

Died December 03, … More Information
Louis M Holdener, age 94 of Washington, entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 3, 1999.
Obituary published: December 04, 1999 in "South C-J"

▰ Louis M Holdener

Died December 01, … More Information
Louis M Holdener died unexpectedly on December 1, 1999 at the age of 94 in Washington.
Obituary published: December 02, 1999 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Gerrykay Holdener

Died December 18, … More Information
Gerrykay Holdener, age 62 of Enumclaw, Washington, departed this life Sunday December 18, 2007.
Obituary published: December 19, 2007 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Dorothy Irene (Ecklund) Holdener

Died October 03, … More Information
Dorothy Irene (Ecklund) Holdener, of Washington, born in Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2005. Dorothy was 65.
Obituary published: October 04, 2005 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Debre (Keblbek) Holdener

Died February 04, … More Information
Debre (Keblbek) Holdener, age 51 of Tacoma, Washington, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 4, 2011.
Obituary published: February 05, 2011 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Benedikt Mariarus Holdener

Died January 28, … More Information
Benedikt Mariarus Holdener, 87, of Washington, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 28, 2010.
Obituary published: January 29, 2010 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Benedikt (Marianus) Holdener

Died January 28, … More Information
Benedikt (Marianus) Holdener, age 87 of Washington, passed from this world into the next January 28, 2010.
Obituary published: January 29, 2010 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Benedikt Marianus Holdener

Died January 26, … More Information
Benedikt Marianus Holdener, born September 20, 1922 died on January 26, 2010 in Lake Tapps, Washington. Benedikt was 87. Tags: #Catholic #Buckley #Swiss #Tacoma #Club #Marie #Steve #Larry #Jerry #Brian #Diana #Lisa #Eric #Schwingen #Northwest #Buebe #Switzerland #Schwingfests #State #Champ #Fife #School #Puget #Aero #Technical #Glendale #Calif #Seattle #Boeing #Rosary #Mass #Sumner #Valley #Tacomas #Fund #Powers #Eulogy #Canton #Benedikt #Lena #Dads #United #Championship #Salutorian #Wrestling #Early #Louis #Tours #Navy #Years #Christmas #Effect #Next
Obituary: Benedikt Marianus Holdener Benedikt Marianus Holdener was born to Benedikt and Lena Holdener on 20, 1922 in Hunenberg, Canton Zug, Switzerland, and passed away suddenly on 26, 2010 in Puyallup, Washington. He lived in the Lake Tapps area and was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Buckley, Swiss Society of Tacoma, and the Swiss Sportsmens Club of Tacoma. Survived by wife Marie, children Steve (Rita), Larry (Brenda), Jerry (Janis), Brian (Dena), Diana (Mike), Lisa (Rick), Dan (Cindy), Eric (Shirley) and Bob (Mandy). Ben was the oldest of three children, with a surviving brother, Al, and a deceased sister, Lee, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is survived by 16 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Ben had a love of family, airplanes, football, golf, singing, the outdoors, fishing, and all things Swiss especially Schwingen (Swiss wrestling) and dancing. Not only was he very involved in coaching and refereeing matches and keeping the interest in Schwingen alive in the Northwest, but also reestablished Buebe (Youth) Schwingen in 1960. Through their lives Ben and Marie traveled many times to Switzerland to visit with cousins and other relatives, attend Schwingfests and tour the land. Ben was a two-time State Wrestling Champ for Fife High School and was an all-league selection as a guard for the 1939 Fife state championship football team before graduating in 1941. He attended the of Puget Sound on a football scholarship and graduated from the Aero Industries Technical Institute in Glendale, Calif. in 1942. He was a member of the U.S. Navy during the WWII years and received his wings in 1946, then graduated from Seattle University in 1951, and joined Boeing where he enjoyed a career of 38 years of service as a design engineer. Recitation of the Rosary will be , 1 at 10:30 a.m. and Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrews in Sumner, 1401 Valley Ave. East. Remembrances may be made to the Swiss Sportsmens Club of Tacoma, Swiss Society of Tacomas Scholarship Fund, or St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Buckley. entrusted to Powers in Sumner 253-863-6332 with viewing on , 29 from 4-8 p.m.

Dads Eulogy  by Steve Holdener


Introduction


Im Steve Holdener, the first born of Ben & Marie Holdener, and Im here to share a few stories of Dad and the family.  Dad was born 20, 1922 in Canton Zug, Switzerland and came to this country with his father and mother, Benedikt and Lena Holdener, and his brother Al 4 years later.  Dads baby sister Lee was later born in the United States.  Dad thrived in the Fife area and played football and wrestled during his high school years in Fife.  He was a two-time State Wrestling Champ for Fife High School and was an all-league selection as a guard for the 1939 Fife State Championship football team before graduating in 1941 as the schools Salutorian.  He attended the of Puget Sound on a football scholarship and graduated from the Aero Industries Technical Institute in Glendale, Calif. in 1942.  He was a member of the U.S. Navy during the WWII years and received his wings in 1946, then graduated from Seattle University in 1951, and joined Boeing where he enjoyed a career of 38 years of service as a design engineer.I remember dad as a man who loved his family, the Catholic Church, everything about Switzerland and all things Swiss especially Schwingen (Swiss Wrestling) and dancing, airplanes, football, golf, singing, the outdoors, and fishing.

The Early Years

Dad milked cows with his brother Al at an early age at their farm in Fife.  He got the assignment to milk the cows at Louis Lindauers place when he was 16 to help out a fellow Swiss while Louis was recovering from a construction accident.  Dad saw mom at age 9 and that was the first time they met., but it wasn until several years later that they met again at church - St. Martin of Tours in Fife.  Mom noticed dad in his Navy Whites with another woman on his arm (his fiancé at the time).


The Navy

Dad was earning his wings from the U.S. Navy as WWII was ending, but his love for the Navy was for a lifetime.  He once mentioned to us that any landing you could walk away from was a good landing.  He learned the shapes of both friendly and enemy planes and kept a deck of playing cards for many years that us kids looked at over and over.  He was also good at knowing cloud formations and would tell us when we were looking at cumulus or thunderhead clouds.  He always liked to watch the weatherman on TV as I think he had a bond with the forecasters.

Airplanes


It didn take long for dad to make a decision to continue his love of airplanes by completing his school in aeronautical engineering and joining the Boeing .  He worked for 38 years at Boeing working on many airplane programs during his career and was at the cutting edge of the jet age.  We could be sitting outside at the picnic table and dad could look up at an airplane flying along at 35,000 feet and know the make and model.  I once remember asking him what the B stood for on a B-17 and B-29 and him telling me it meant Boeing.

Dad and Mom

Skip ahead a few years from the time mom saw dad in his Navy whites at St. Martin of Tours and dad is not only out of the Navy but hes out of a fiancé as well. So the setting is 1948 with Dad still in college, they met again at the New Years Eve party at the old Swiss Hall in Tacoma, and in 1950 mom asked dad to escort her to her work Christmas Party and they started dating steady continued...

▰ Albert Joseph Holdener

Died January 11, … More Information
Albert Joseph Holdener, 86, of Washington, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 11, 2011.
Obituary published: January 12, 2011 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Albert Joseph Holdener

Died January 06, … More Information
Albert Joseph Holdener, born February 24, 1924 died on January 6, 2011 in Graham, Washington. Albert was 86. Tags: #Jesus #Merle #Heaven #Fred #Wendy #Jonathan #Megan #Kellan #Matthew #Andrew #Alex #Swiss #Club #Catholic #Schwingfest #Powers #Puyallup #Rosary #Martin #Church #Fife #Services
Obituary: Albert Joseph Holdener Age 86 was born Feb. 24, 1924 to Benedikt and Lena Holdener in Switzerland. He joined Jesus Christ and his wife Merle, of 57 years, in Heaven on 6, 2011. He leaves behind 2 sons, Fred (Rhonda) and Jim, 6 grandchildren; Wendy, Jonathan, Kim, Megan, Kellan and Matthew and 2 great grandchildren Andrew and Alex. Albert was involved in many things that he enjoyed and loved. He was a life-long member of the Swiss Sportsmens Club and was very active to his faith as a Catholic. He enjoyed doing yard work, riding his tractors, being around his many friends and his family and going to the Schwingfest at the Swiss Park. Alberts accomplished many great things in his life. He was a great supporter to a lot of people and was always willing to help out anyone in need. Albert is in all of our hearts and will be forever deeply missed. A viewing will be on , 13th between 4 PM and 8 PM at Powers in Puyallup. A Rosary will be held the following day at St Martin Catholic Church, in Fife, on , 14th, 2011 at 10:30 AM. The Services will start at 11:00 AM. A reception will follow immediately after the service.

▰ Randee Bethlynn Holden-Crone

Died June 03, … More Information
Randee Bethlynn Holden-Crone, a resident of Tacoma, Washington for decades, died June 3, 1999 in Tacoma, Washington at the age of 0.
Obituary published: June 04, 1999 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Randee Bethlynn Holden-Crone

Died June 02, … More Information
Randee Bethlynn Holden-Crone, 0 of Tacoma, Washington, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, June 2, 1999.
Obituary published: June 03, 1999 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Wayne H Holden

Died October 06, … More Information
Wayne H Holden, age 73 of Spokane, Washington, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home October 6, 2008.
Obituary published: October 07, 2008 in "Spokesman-Review"

▰ Wanda Mae Holden

Died February 20, … More Information
Wanda Mae Holden, born June 4, 1956 entered into eternal rest February 20, 2014 in Zillah, Washington. Wanda was 57. Tags: #Zillah #Clancy #Jerry #Holden #Rhonda #Tammy #Debbie #Paula #Marcy #Rick #Zeke #School #Wanda #Tacoma #Dean #Squeeze #Restaurant #Leopard #Cottage #Meadow #Langevin #Weber #Wandas #Club #Langevin- #Yakima
Obituary: Wanda Mae Holden, 57 years old, died on 20, 2014, in Yakima at Cottage in the Meadow. her valiant fight with stage 4 Bone Cancer in 2012, and then suffering from necrotizing fasciitis infection in 2013. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her through. Her signature gift of joy for the simple things in life, her smiles, laughter, joking around and just having a ciggy won the hearts of many.

Wanda was born on 4, 1956, in Zillah, WA, to Clancy and Jerry (Gorrebeeck) Holden. The oldest of seven siblings: sisters Rhonda Oswalt (Rick), Tammy Rico, Debbie Cauley (Shane), Paula Dasso (Lyn), and Marcy Carl (Chuck), brother, Rick Holden (Cheri); and brother in law Zeke Rico.

She was known for her ease of conversation with family and friends, and she possessed a contagious smile and an entertaining sense of humor. Throughout her life, she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many. Her signature gift of joy, shown through her constant smiling, laughter, and joking around, will never be forgotten.

graduating from Zillah High School in 1974, Wanda moved to Tacoma and started her career, but she always returned to her HOME, Zillah.

Wanda proudly and faithfully cared for family and friends with her delicious cooking/baking from scratch. Though she had no children of her own, she considered her nieces and nephews as her own children. brought her great joy, when she cared for them and had them with her. Wanda was very grateful for her longtime friend, Dean Welch. She always had a smile when she spoke of Dean and shared stories about the times they enjoyed together.

Her surviving family members are numerous, but mainly include: her father, five sisters and her brother; and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother.

Just as Wanda wanted, there will be a memorial lunch at the Squeeze Inn Restaurant, at 611 1st Ave, Zillah, WA, on , 1st, 2014, between 12-3 p.m. Please come, to share your memories and stories of Wanda, and to remember her for everything she brought to each of us. Honor Wanda by showing your Leopard pride and wear orange and black!

The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of the heart-felt love, prayers, and support they have received from too many to name individually; including the Cottage in the Meadow hospice center & Langevin Mussetter (Michael Weber). Thank you, family and friends, for your prayers, visits, and random acts of kindness. As she requested, Wandas earthly remains will be buried with her mother. Her urn will nicely sum up, in one sentence, how fondly she will be remembered: Our Wanda (Winnamuca), who lived, laughed, and loved.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to Zillah Booster Club, PO Box 1044, Zillah WA. 98953

under the direction of Langevin-Mussetter , Yakima, WA.

▰ Wanda "Bear" Holden

Died February 20, … More Information
Wanda "Bear" Holden, born June 4, 1956 passed from this world into the next February 20, 2014 in Yakima, Washington. Wanda was 57.
Family members and close friends: , Janet Rowland-foster, Debbie ( Mccoy ) Munsey

▰ Valentine Nicolas Holden

Died March 01, … More Information
Valentine Nicolas Holden, age 85 of Washington, born in Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully March 1, 2001.
Obituary published: March 02, 2001 in "The Daily News"

▰ Urma M J (Sly) Holden

Died October 12, … More Information
Urma M J (Sly) Holden, of Washington, born in Fairview, Oklahoma, entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 12, 2002. Urma was 92.
Obituary published: October 13, 2002 in "Lewiston Tribune (ID)"

▰ Tona Holden

Died October 22, … More Information
Tona Holden, age 95 of Tacoma, Washington, entered Heaven's gates on October 22, 2002.
Obituary published: October 23, 2002 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Simon G Holden

Died February 06, … More Information
Simon G Holden, a resident of Pasco, Washington for decades, died February 6, 2002 in Pasco, Washington at the age of 28.
Obituary published: February 07, 2002 in "TriCity Herald"

▰ Sharon L (Henderson) Holden

Died February 26, … More Information
Sharon L (Henderson) Holden, of Washington, born in Torrington, Wyoming, passed from this world into the next February 26, 2006. Sharon was 69.
Obituary published: February 27, 2006 in "TriCity Herald"

▰ Samuel Harold Holden

Died February 14, … More Information
Samuel Harold Holden, of Washington, born in Denver, Colorado, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master February 14, 2002. Samuel was 79.
Obituary published: February 15, 2002 in "The Herald"

▰ Ruth Holden

Died September 02, … More Information
Ruth Holden, age 73 of Washington, born in Bird City, Kansas, died on September 2, 1995.
Obituary published: September 03, 1995 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Roy Noel Holden

Died August 22, … More Information
Roy Noel Holden, age 89 of Washington, born in Chicago Height, Illinois, entered eternal life August 22, 2005.
Obituary published: August 23, 2005 in "Seattle Times"

▰ Ronald Douglas Holden

Died August 16, … More Information
Ronald Douglas Holden, age 88 of Washington, went into the presence of the Lord on August 16, 2016.
Obituary published: August 17, 2016 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Robert William Holden

Died November 06, … More Information
Robert William Holden, age 39 of Arlington, Washington passed away November 6, 2010.
Obituary published: November 07, 2010 in "The Herald"

▰ Robert Herbert Sr Holden

Died January 19, … More Information
Robert Herbert Sr Holden, of Washington, born in Boise, Idaho, entered eternal life January 19, 2001. Robert was 80.
Obituary published: January 20, 2001 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Robert H Sr Holden

Died January 21, … More Information
Robert H Sr Holden, of Washington, born in Boise, Idaho, entered into eternal rest January 21, 2001. Robert was 80.
Obituary published: January 22, 2001 in "Oregonian (OR)"

▰ Robert Gene "Bob" Holden

Died January 12, … More Information
Robert Gene "Bob" Holden, a resident of Washington for decades, died January 12, 1999 in Washington at the age of 53.
Obituary published: January 13, 1999 in "San Jose M-N (CA)"

▰ Robert "Rob" Holden

Died January 22, … More Information
Robert "Rob" Holden, of Washington, born in Oregon, passed away peacefully January 22, 2014. Robert was 80.
Obituary published: January 23, 2014 in "Skagit V-H"

▰ Robert "Bob" Gene Holden

Died January 11, … More Information
Robert "Bob" Gene Holden, age 53 of Washington, born in Texas, joined the Lord January 11, 1999.
Obituary published: January 12, 1999 in "The Columbian"

▰ Pete C Holden

Died March 02, … More Information
Pete C Holden, age 60 of Port Angeles, Washington, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home March 2, 2009.
Obituary published: March 03, 2009 in "Peninsula D-N"

▰ Pete Holden

Died March 07, … More Information
Pete Holden, age 60 of Sequim, Washington passed away March 7, 2009.
Obituary published: March 08, 2009 in "Peninsula D-N"

▰ Patrick Michael Holden

Died April 05, … More Information
Patrick Michael Holden, of Washington, joined the Lord April 5, 2016. Patrick was 68.
Obituary published: April 06, 2016 in "OmakChronicle"

▰ Nancy Louise Holden

Died April 02, … More Information
Nancy Louise Holden, of Monroe, Washington, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home April 2, 2014. Nancy was 67.
Obituary published: April 03, 2014 in "The Herald"

▰ Muriel Ruth Holden

Died March 05, … More Information
Muriel Ruth Holden, born July 13, 1923 died March 5, 2021 in Tumwater, Washington. Muriel was 97.
Family members and close friends: , Ruth Milroy

▰ Milada Holden

Died October 10, … More Information
Milada Holden, age 84 of Olympia, Washington, entered into eternal rest October 10, 2007.
Obituary published: October 11, 2007 in "The Olympian"

▰ Milada Holden

Died October 09, … More Information
Milada Holden, 84, of Olympia, Washington departed this life October 9, 2007.
Obituary published: October 10, 2007 in "The Olympian"

▰ Melvin O'Dell "Monk" Holden

Died July 27, … More Information
Melvin O'Dell "Monk" Holden died unexpectedly on July 27, 1986 at the age of 68 in Washington.
Obituary published: July 28, 1986 in "The Daily News"

▰ Matthew B Holden

Died September 16, … More Information
Matthew B Holden, age 52 of Washington, born in Alton, Illinois, entered eternal life September 16, 2013.
Obituary published: September 17, 2013 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Mary Veronica (Rudd) Holden

Died March 02, … More Information
Mary Veronica (Rudd) Holden, of Washington, born in Charleston, South Carolina, joined the Lord March 2, 2000. Mary was 72.
Obituary published: March 03, 2000 in "TriCity Herald"

▰ Mary V Holden

Died March 01, … More Information
Mary V Holden, a resident of Washington for decades, died March 1, 2000 in Washington at the age of 72.
Obituary published: March 02, 2000 in "TriCity Herald"

▰ Mary Luicile (Haley) Holden

Died August 08, … More Information
Mary Luicile (Haley) Holden, age 92 of Washington, born in Mississippi, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home August 8, 2006.
Obituary published: August 09, 2006 in "WhiteSalmonE"

▰ Mary Lucile (Haley) Holden

Died August 01, … More Information
Mary Lucile (Haley) Holden, of Washington, born in Paris, Mississippi, entered eternal life August 1, 2006. Mary was 92.
Obituary published: August 02, 2006 in "WhiteSalmonE"

▰ Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Prince) Holden

Died August 14, … More Information
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Prince) Holden, of Sequim, Washington, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master August 14, 2007. Mary was 88.
Obituary published: August 15, 2007 in "Peninsula D-N"
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