Don Robert Holder
Don Robert Holder age 47, was born February 11, 1963 in Phoenix, AZ. Don passed away April 21, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. As a child he went to Glendale Elementary Schools and he attended and was a graduate of Greenway High School. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. One of his many passions was motorsports, NASCAR and off road vehicles (his rhino).
Don was a proud member of the plumbers and pipefiters local union #469. He enjoyed working for W.D. Manor Mechanical Contractors until his illness.
Don is survived by his mom Carolyn Bradberry and step-father Mike Bradberry; his son Johnny Holder; two sisters Christine (Cody) Wayland and Stephanie (Gene) Bend; grandmother Helen Cook; aunts Barbara (Cliff) Wilembrecht, Evelyn Bailey and Bobbie Lydic (Harold); his loving fiancée Debbie Frost and her family; his many nieces, nephews, cousins and his many good friends he leaves behind. Don was preceded in death by his father Johnny R. Holder; his grandfather Lyle Cook and grandparents Hank & Bessie Williams of Peoria, AZ. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. with visitation 1 hour prior to the service on Monday, April 26, 2010 at Menke Funeral Home Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., City, AZ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. A special thanks to his hospice nurse Mary!!
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Don you are a great friend i loved you like a brother. We had many great times together on hunts and just hanging out. You always made me laugh. I know we will meet again upstairs. Rest in peace i love you jason.
Don and Debbie you fought a good fight and God will always be there for you through the hard times. Only time heals all wounds. I love you and Dons family very much. I never got to meet Don and his family but through you I know them. Love to all always
Mom Phyllis
Debbie, we are so sorry for your loss of Donnie. Just remember he knows everything you did for him and how much you loved him. Nothing can replace love. Love you Don, Pam, Chris, Bryan, & Brittany
My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting Donny and Debbie during cancer treatment, my husband was also receiving chemo at the same time and Debbie and I were left in the lobby just waiting for our loved ones. Donny was strong with all that he had to endure, that he made us stronger. He just touched Ed and I for what seemed like a second in this lifetime but left such a profound effect on us. We will miss him!!!
I have known Don since he was 5 years old. We went to school together for many years. I remember his since of humor and how he loved to laugh.
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find some comfort in the fact that he will be with his father who also was gone at an early age, and grandfather.
God Bless you all.
Joan Baxla Roeber
Your are in my thoughts and prayers.
To my BIG BROTHER Don,
Looking back on the memories that we shared and the laughter will always warm my heart!
Be free my big brother!
Love Kris
Carolyn,
The obituary was beautiful. I love the picture you chose. . . that is the handsome, happy Donnie I will always remember. My heart aches for you. Donnie had a wonderful, spirited Mom throughout all his life that he cherished to the very end. Someday you will be together again. I love you all so very much.
Jana
We will miss you, Donnie! You’ll be in our hearts forever. Rest in peace, cousin!
We love you forever!
I’d like to offer my condolences to Debbie and Dons family. I’ve known him since grade school He was always a good guy.
Donnie, you are greatly missed. You were such an amazing man. I always enjoyed spending time with you, and hearing some great stories about hunting trips, as well as some other great ones. You were, and are such an inspiration, with some great advice when I needed it. Thank you for accepting my children, and allowing them to call you “Grandpa” Don. Thank you for Loving my Mom the way she needed to be loved. I will always cherish the great memories. You were a fighter until the end.
My heart goes out to all of Don’s family and friends, as well as my family who were all greatly impacted by this huge loss. He will forever be in our hearts.
Much Love to everyone,
Carrie Frost
and Kingston and Leighton Frost-Gaffney
Carolyn and Helen,
I was so sorry to read of your loss. Carolyn, although we lost touch many years ago, I have often thought of you and Donnie. You and your mom are in my prayers now. May you find peace. Donnie no longer suffers.
My heart goes out to all the familly & loved ones. Donny will be missed. There won’t be a day that I don’t think of him and probably get a big grin on my face. Above my TV is the Antelope mount and picture of us on our hunt last fall. Every time I turn on the race I’ll be waiting for his text, “boogity, boogity, boogity, let’s go racin’ boys!”. Sorry I can’t be there. My thoughts and prayers are with you
I’ll miss “Huntin’ Holder”.
Barb and Cliff,
Our Love and Prayers go toyou and all of Donnie’s family. We never know what God has planned for us. I recently spoke with Cliff and was happy to know that Donnie lived life each and everyday. I know he will be missed by all who knew him.
We will continue to keep the family in our Prayers during this most Heart hurting time.
Love Jan and Marty Kosiek
Carolyn & Family,
We are sorry and our hearts ache for you all. Sending all our love and prayers to you. May the peace and love of God comfort you.
Love,
Laura & Steve Smith
CAROLYN, BARB & CLIFF , HELEN &THE REST OF DON’S FAMILY WE SEND OUR LOVE, PRAYER’S & SYMPATHY. DONNY WILL BE WATCHING OVER ALL HIS LOVED ONE’S
Carolyn and family,
I’m so sorry to hear that Donnie passed. He was sych a doll.
I’ll be thinking of you and hope you and your family are doing alright.
Donnie is now at peace and no longer in pain.
With Sympathy,
Ellen
Debbi, I know from my experience that this love you and Donnie shared will continue. You and Don are in my prayers.
Donnie’s Family ,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our hearts & prayers. May you find some comfort in all your good memories. God Bless all of you.
Love, Mike & Mary Yacko
Carolyn, I know this has been a long and challenging battle for all of you. Know that your friends are right by your side as you go through this difficult time. Donny couldn’t have had a better mom!
Much love,
Lisa
Dear Carolyn, Helen, and the entire family,
I am deeply saddened to hear about the death of Donnie. I know how difficult this must be for so many. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with your family. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort in the memories you have and knowing that now Donnie has eternal peace.
I first met Donnie 21 years ago through Helen and my mom. Donnie was my first true love. He will forever be in my heart. Cherished memories of Donnie and I hunting and fishing will be with me always. Donnie’s laughter and love of the outdoors was contagious. He will never be forgotten and I feel blessed to have known and loved him. Until we meet again. Love, Colleen
“Faith is the bird
that feels the light . . . .
and sings while the dawn is still dark.”
Debbie, It was such a delight to finally meet you at Christmas time. Thank you for loving Donnie and taking such good care of him.
Love & Prayers,
cousin Vivi