Grandpa Service
As a lot of you know, I was very close to my grandfather, heck I was named after him. He was the greatest man I ever knew, and will be greatly missed. He had a heart of gold and a sense of humor like no one i know. His wit and contagious laughter will be very much missed on this earth.
I keep saying to myself how selfish I am for being sad that he is gone, but he died at the Old age of 98, would have been 99 in November. He lived his life to the fullest and I'm sure is having a darn good time up in Heaven. My grandmother his wife died over 9 years ago, and they had been married for 67 years! I know he is much happier holding her hand again, and I can't help but think he is watching over me and my family.
I received the call Tuesday morning August 21st, that "Grandpa was going to die today" He was in the hospital on a respirator, and the paramedics had come to his home, where his heart had stopped, and they had revived him, and rushed him to the ER. Once his heart stopped he never came too again. He was gone, but still breathing. Around 10 am they took him off the respirator so he could breathe more easily and go on his own will. About 5 minutes to 1:00pm that same day Grandpa slipped away from this mortal life and joined his family in Heaven. The Mayor of Salt Lake City (a good friend of my GPA) declared August 25th, Hollis Service Day, and that all flags would be put at half mast (the day of his funeral) That's the kind of person he was. An IMPORTANT person.
Saying good-bye as his casket closed, and as my husband and brothers carried his casket to the cemetery I couldn't help but fall apart. These next few months, probably years will be the hardest times for me, I find myself very depressed, and saddened by his loss, but with God and my faith and family I know I will see him again.Grandpa I love you, and you will be truly missed.
Since the Salt Lake Tribune newspaper only posts the obituary for 30 days, I decided I would duplicate it here… forever.
Hollis N. Service "Holly" 11/23/1908 ~ 8/21/2007
..Beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Holly Service, passed away peacefully August 21, 2007 surrounded by his family. Holly was born November 23, 1908 to William Service and Bertha West. He was born and raised on the Avenues of Salt Lake City where he witnessed early Salt Lake history and captivated family with his stories. Married Myrtle Ruth Harvey June 24, 1931. Later solemnized in the Logan Temple. They were a loving, devoted couple for 67 years. Grandpa has been an avid Uteman since 1918 when he sold Eskimo Pies in the old Deseret Gym. Holly and Myrtle spent many hours supporting their Utah teams. He was honored to be chosen as a Utah Super Fan. A natural athlete, he started golfing at age 65 and that same year won the Granite School District Golf Tournament. He went on to score two holes-in-one in his lifetime, playing his last game three weeks before his death. Holly was a loving father who always supported his boys in whatever endeavor they wanted to pursue. He had an infectious laugh and sense of humor that he passed on to his posterity. He developed friendships with everyone he met. Holly was preceded in death by his loving wife, Myrtle, and brother, Jack. Survived by sons, Gary (Linda), Craig (Diane), eight grandchildren and 15 great-grand-children. A viewing will be held Saturday, August 25, 10:30 to 11:40 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 S. followed by a graveside service at 12 noon. Online condolences can be made at www.larkinmortuary.com WE WILL MISS YOU GRANDPA!
I keep saying to myself how selfish I am for being sad that he is gone, but he died at the Old age of 98, would have been 99 in November. He lived his life to the fullest and I'm sure is having a darn good time up in Heaven. My grandmother his wife died over 9 years ago, and they had been married for 67 years! I know he is much happier holding her hand again, and I can't help but think he is watching over me and my family.
I received the call Tuesday morning August 21st, that "Grandpa was going to die today" He was in the hospital on a respirator, and the paramedics had come to his home, where his heart had stopped, and they had revived him, and rushed him to the ER. Once his heart stopped he never came too again. He was gone, but still breathing. Around 10 am they took him off the respirator so he could breathe more easily and go on his own will. About 5 minutes to 1:00pm that same day Grandpa slipped away from this mortal life and joined his family in Heaven. The Mayor of Salt Lake City (a good friend of my GPA) declared August 25th, Hollis Service Day, and that all flags would be put at half mast (the day of his funeral) That's the kind of person he was. An IMPORTANT person.
Saying good-bye as his casket closed, and as my husband and brothers carried his casket to the cemetery I couldn't help but fall apart. These next few months, probably years will be the hardest times for me, I find myself very depressed, and saddened by his loss, but with God and my faith and family I know I will see him again.Grandpa I love you, and you will be truly missed.
Since the Salt Lake Tribune newspaper only posts the obituary for 30 days, I decided I would duplicate it here… forever.
Hollis N. Service "Holly" 11/23/1908 ~ 8/21/2007
..Beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Holly Service, passed away peacefully August 21, 2007 surrounded by his family. Holly was born November 23, 1908 to William Service and Bertha West. He was born and raised on the Avenues of Salt Lake City where he witnessed early Salt Lake history and captivated family with his stories. Married Myrtle Ruth Harvey June 24, 1931. Later solemnized in the Logan Temple. They were a loving, devoted couple for 67 years. Grandpa has been an avid Uteman since 1918 when he sold Eskimo Pies in the old Deseret Gym. Holly and Myrtle spent many hours supporting their Utah teams. He was honored to be chosen as a Utah Super Fan. A natural athlete, he started golfing at age 65 and that same year won the Granite School District Golf Tournament. He went on to score two holes-in-one in his lifetime, playing his last game three weeks before his death. Holly was a loving father who always supported his boys in whatever endeavor they wanted to pursue. He had an infectious laugh and sense of humor that he passed on to his posterity. He developed friendships with everyone he met. Holly was preceded in death by his loving wife, Myrtle, and brother, Jack. Survived by sons, Gary (Linda), Craig (Diane), eight grandchildren and 15 great-grand-children. A viewing will be held Saturday, August 25, 10:30 to 11:40 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 S. followed by a graveside service at 12 noon. Online condolences can be made at www.larkinmortuary.com WE WILL MISS YOU GRANDPA!
Also my brother Stephen has a list of "Hollisms" funny things grandpa has said, and still lives on, go to his page and read them! http://www.vonwrinkle.com/
2 comments:
I didn't want to see this at the viewing,becuse I knew what would happen. I just watched it now and I'm a basket case. I miss him too, every day! Thanks Holly and Steve for this great tribute, to all of us whose life he truly touched. May we make gramma and grandpa proud,til we see them again. DAD
nOT ANONYMOUS! PROUD SON OF HOLLY SERVICE. CRAIG
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