Donald
Donald B. Holmes
Donald passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014 at his home.
He was born November 17, 1940 in Plainwell to the late Bernard “Speed” and Hazel (Parker) Holmes. A lifelong resident to the area, “Donnie” graduated from Otsego High School in 1959. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the V.F.W. Post #3030, the American Legion Post #84 and the Moose Lodge #365.
Don prided himself on his expertise in operating and repairing heavy equipment and was employed for many years by Operating Engineers Local 324, retiring in 1998. He was known for his devilish smile and his love of motorsports, particularly NASCAR. In his younger years, he raced everything from cars to boats, and later enjoyed watching his son Jeff compete at the BMX track. His leisure time involved slower-speed activities like bowling, fishing and reading. One of Don’s proudest accomplishments was raising his youngest son David alone to be a very nice and responsible young man.
Surviving are his children, David Holmes, Traci (Rich) Walker, Jeff Holmes, Tami (Bob) Currie, and Jay Woodward; grandchildren, Matthew (Sara) Currie, Heather Currie, Nick, Josh and Leah Walker; sisters, Joyce (Daniel) McClellan and Carol (Ronald) Lovelace; many nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial luncheon is scheduled for Sunday, March 23 at 1 PM at the V.F.W. Post in Otsego. Burial of ashes will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta on a later date.
Contributions in memory of Don may be made to the
American Heart Association
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.
WinkelFuneralHome
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Jessica Nevermann
March 19, 2014 at 4:55 pm
Traci and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jessica
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Teresa Bagley
March 19, 2014 at 5:20 pm
To the Homles family.
Very sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you at these tuff times.
Love ya all…
Teresa
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Richard & Toni Augustne
March 19, 2014 at 5:32 pm
So sorry about the loss of your father, wish we could be there with the family for Donnie’s memorial. We won’t be coming home until April. Our thoughts & prayers go out to his whole family. May you just treasure your memories of him. God Bless
Love Pete & Toni
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Jean Shoup
March 19, 2014 at 5:52 pm
My condolences to Don’s family, his children and grandchildren for their loss. This is always such a difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. — Jean
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June and Fred Haddix
March 19, 2014 at 6:42 pm
Tammy , Tracy, Jeff and David
Sorry for the loss of your Dad. We are thinking of you .
Love
June and Fred
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Karen Charkowski
March 20, 2014 at 12:10 pm
Tami and family – So sorry for the loss of your loved one. I certainly know what you’re going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Karen Charkowski
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Konrad & Linda Jockus
March 20, 2014 at 8:27 pm
So sorry for your loss, Don and I had so many good times. Wish we could be there now but we are out of the state.
Konrad
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Kathi (Dobbin} Fuss
March 22, 2014 at 1:43 pm
R.I.:P. my fellow classmate!
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Jerry and Judy Shumaker
March 22, 2014 at 8:13 pm
To Joyce and Family. We are so sorry that you have lost your brother. Please know that our thoughts and sympathy are with you during this sad time for your family. Take care now and know that others are thinking of you.
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Sue Vaughn
April 8, 2014 at 4:53 am
Jay, Tami, Hout and Traci: Was so sorry to hear about your loss. May all the wonderful memories you have comfort you in this difficult time and know I am thinking of you all. Will be in touch upon return to Michigan. Hugs and love àlways, Aunt Sue.
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susan hatten
April 15, 2014 at 6:45 pm
Tammy Tracy Jeff and David= sorry for the loss of your Dad may all the wonderful memories be of comfort to you. Take care.
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He was born November 17, 1940 in Plainwell to the late Bernard “Speed” and Hazel (Parker) Holmes. A lifelong resident to the area, “Donnie” graduated from Otsego High School in 1959. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the V.F.W. Post #3030, the American Legion Post #84 and the Moose Lodge #365.
Don prided himself on his expertise in operating and repairing heavy equipment and was employed for many years by Operating Engineers Local 324, retiring in 1998. He was known for his devilish smile and his love of motorsports, particularly NASCAR. In his younger years, he raced everything from cars to boats, and later enjoyed watching his son Jeff compete at the BMX track. His leisure time involved slower-speed activities like bowling, fishing and reading. One of Don’s proudest accomplishments was raising his youngest son David alone to be a very nice and responsible young man.
Surviving are his children, David Holmes, Traci (Rich) Walker, Jeff Holmes, Tami (Bob) Currie, and Jay Woodward; grandchildren, Matthew (Sara) Currie, Heather Currie, Nick, Josh and Leah Walker; sisters, Joyce (Daniel) McClellan and Carol (Ronald) Lovelace; many nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial luncheon is scheduled for Sunday, March 23 at 1 PM at the V.F.W. Post in Otsego. Burial of ashes will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta on a later date.
Contributions in memory of Don may be made to the
American Heart Association
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.
WinkelFuneralHome
.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Donald B. Holmes
Condolence Messages
Jessica Nevermann
March 19, 2014 at 4:55 pm
Traci and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jessica
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Teresa Bagley
March 19, 2014 at 5:20 pm
To the Homles family.
Very sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you at these tuff times.
Love ya all…
Teresa
Reply
Richard & Toni Augustne
March 19, 2014 at 5:32 pm
So sorry about the loss of your father, wish we could be there with the family for Donnie’s memorial. We won’t be coming home until April. Our thoughts & prayers go out to his whole family. May you just treasure your memories of him. God Bless
Love Pete & Toni
Reply
Jean Shoup
March 19, 2014 at 5:52 pm
My condolences to Don’s family, his children and grandchildren for their loss. This is always such a difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. — Jean
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June and Fred Haddix
March 19, 2014 at 6:42 pm
Tammy , Tracy, Jeff and David
Sorry for the loss of your Dad. We are thinking of you .
Love
June and Fred
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Karen Charkowski
March 20, 2014 at 12:10 pm
Tami and family – So sorry for the loss of your loved one. I certainly know what you’re going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Karen Charkowski
Reply
Konrad & Linda Jockus
March 20, 2014 at 8:27 pm
So sorry for your loss, Don and I had so many good times. Wish we could be there now but we are out of the state.
Konrad
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Kathi (Dobbin} Fuss
March 22, 2014 at 1:43 pm
R.I.:P. my fellow classmate!
Reply
Jerry and Judy Shumaker
March 22, 2014 at 8:13 pm
To Joyce and Family. We are so sorry that you have lost your brother. Please know that our thoughts and sympathy are with you during this sad time for your family. Take care now and know that others are thinking of you.
Reply
Sue Vaughn
April 8, 2014 at 4:53 am
Jay, Tami, Hout and Traci: Was so sorry to hear about your loss. May all the wonderful memories you have comfort you in this difficult time and know I am thinking of you all. Will be in touch upon return to Michigan. Hugs and love àlways, Aunt Sue.
Reply
susan hatten
April 15, 2014 at 6:45 pm
Tammy Tracy Jeff and David= sorry for the loss of your Dad may all the wonderful memories be of comfort to you. Take care.
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