Roland (Rollie) Lee Holman Obituary (1934 - 2015)

Roland Holman Roland Lee Holman (Rollie), 81, of Brigham City, UT, died Tuesday, October 27th, 2015 following a short illness. Roland was born on February 27, 1934, to Urban Robert (Burley) and Fay Wood Holman. He was raised on the family farms in Bear River City and Corinne, UT. During his youth and early adulthood he spent many hours playing baseball. He was an outstanding ball player for Box Elder High School, Weber State College and the Brigham City Peaches. In his later years he became an active and ardent golfer. He graduated from Weber State College with an accounting degree. On August 17, 1953, he was married and sealed to Mary Ann Hall in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Roland spent his working life in the automobile business and was the Andersen's Ford-Mercury dealer in Brigham City until his retirement. He was active in civic affairs, serving on the Brigham City Planning and Zoning Commission and belonged to the Jaycees, the Rotary Club and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Roland was a member of the LDS church and served in various capacities, including Scoutmaster, Sunday School teacher and officiator at the Ogden LDS Temple. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Mary Ann, his children: Craig Holman (Becky), of Sammamish, WA, Wendy (Jeff) Alder, of Malad, ID, and Leigh Ann (Kerry) Norman of Brigham City and a brother, Dwight U. Holman (Carol) of Brigham City. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Roland was pre-deceased by his parents and one granddaughter, Ashlee Alder. The family especially wishes to thank Drs. Jan Ashdown and Lance Barker, along with the entire nursing staff at the Brigham City Community Hospital for their tender care of our husband, father and grandfather. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 2, 2015, at the LDS Brigham City 13th Ward Chapel, 25 North 300 East, Brigham City, UT with interment in the Brigham City Cemetery immediately following the services. Viewings will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT, and on Monday, November 2, 2015 from 12:00 to 12:40 pm at the LDS Brigham City 13th Ward Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund or a charity of your choice. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 November 1, 2015 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceBrigham City 13th Ward Chapel 25 North 300 East Brigham City, UT 84302 November 2, 2015 1:00 PM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, UT 84302 November 2, 2015