Edward Carl "Shorty" Holm II

Edward (Shorty) Carl Holm II of Greeley, CO died May 14, 2008 at his home. Mr. Holm was born on January 7, 1921 to Edward Carl and Marian C. (Peiper) Holm in Haxtun, CO. Edward married LaVonne Worley in Kanas with whom he had 8 children. Although they later divorced, he and LaVonne maintained a close relationship. Later, he married Barbara Tormey with whom he had 9 children. They were married until her death in 1996. Mr. Holm lived all of his life in Colorado, mostly in the Weld County area except during the time he farmed in Strasberg with Stubby Schmidt after his retirement. At the time of his death, Shorty lived in Greeley with his granddaughter Raneta Boothe who with the help of her family, lovingly cared for him as his health declined over the last five years. Shorty worked as a diesel mechanic at various businesses in the Weld County area including John Deere of Ault, Saunders Equipment Company of Evans, and Consumers Oil Company of Greeley. He was so well known for his mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose an engine problem by ear that he was solicited by an Airline Carrier in New York to come and work as an airplane mechanic. He declined the offer in order to stay near his family. During WWII and the Korean Conflict, Edward served in the Army. He was a long time member of the V.F.W. in Ault and the Pierce Moose Lodge. Mr. Holm enjoyed spending time in the mountains with his family camping and fishing. Although in the later years, he was better known for horsing around with his grandchildren than catching fish. Shorty was well known among his family and friends for his generosity. Edward is survived by 6 sons, Roger and wife Nancy Bowman and Ricky Bowman both of Loveland, CO, Paul (Tommy) and wife Nancy Holm of Kansas, Larry and wife Beverly Bowman of WY, Lyle Holm of Greeley, CO, David Holm of Pierce, CO; 9 daughters, Loretta and husband Loyd Wolfe, Lois and husband Joe Yirate, Ethel and husband Rich Beckey, Cinda and husband Steve Sloan, and Barbara Holm all of Greeley, CO, Martha Shuler of Galeton, CO, Anna and husband Gerry Owens of AZ, Donita Nickols of Johnstown, CO, and Cherri and husband Chris Lucero of Pierce, CO; 41 grandchildren; 51 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; and his best friend, Chuck Burman of Ault, CO. A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2008 at the Eaton Cemetery. Following the services at the cemetery a memorial service will be at the Ault V.F.W. with a potluck reception following. Instead of flowers, family requests that contributions be sent to the Edward Holm II memorial fund in care of Moser Funeral Service, 3501 S. 11th Ave., Evans, CO 80620.

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Edward Carl "Shorty" Holm II

January 7, 1921 - May 14, 2008