Richmond Sweet Holsman Obituary (1934 - 2005)

Richmond Sweet Holsman took his final flight from this Earth on Thursday, July 28, 2005. Rick took off "peacefully" from his home, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on February 1, 1934 in Bridgeport, Nebraska to Everett W. Holsman and Mary Sweet Holsman. He served as an Aviation Machinist, 2nd Class in the U.S. Navy from 1951 through 1954. He graduated from Parks College, St. Louis University in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering. He went to work for Cessna Aircraft Corporation and eventually transferred to Utah. He married Ann Housley on March 23, 1964. He went to work as an Aeronautical Engineer at Hill Air Force Base in August of 1962. From 1975 to 1983 he served as Division Chief of the Engineering/Reliability Branch, F-16 Acquisition Division. This position took him to Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway. He made many lifelong friends while traveling in Europe. From 1983 to 1989 he served as Division Chief of the Computer Resources Branch for the F-16 and F-4 Programs. He retired from Hill Air Force Base in 1989. Rick had a lifelong and avid interest in aviation. He was a member of the Ogden Engineers Club, the Air Force Association and the Audubon Society. He was a lifetime member of the B.P.O.E. He loved taking photographs and traveling. After retiring, Rick and Ann traveled coast-to-coast several times in their "home on wheels". They were both active in the Holiday Rambler Recreational Vehicle Club, of which Rick was a Past State Manager. Rick is survived by his wife, Ann; his daughters, Arlette (Rick) Toponce of Sunset and Michelle (Vinko)_Fatovic of South Weber and his brother, John Fisher Holsman of Boise, Idaho. Rick's family wishes to offer their heartfelt gratitude for the kind and loving care given to him and the family by the nurses and staff of Hospice Alliance. Their wonderful care made is possible for Rick to die at home with dignity. Cremation under the direction of Myers Mortuary, Ogden, UT. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com. CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 July 30, 2005