MALTA- Doris Holman, age 92, our beloved
mom, mother in-law, grandma, great- grandma, great
great-grandma, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully in her
home March 26, 2019.
Family will receive friends Monday,
April 1, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. at Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. Funeral
services will be Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Malta Lutheran Church
at 11:00A.M. In lieu of flowers, please send your donations to
the Malta Historical Museum or the Malta Rural Fire Department.
Condolences for the family may be left at
www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com
Doris was born on February 14, 1927,
to Stanley and Clara McNamara and was named Doris Valentine
McNamara. They lived in Whitewater Montana until she was 7
years old and then moved to Dodson Montana on a dairy farm where
she attended Dodson School. That is where she met her true
love, Clifford Holman; they married on August 4, 1944.
Doris and Clifford lived on the
Holman Hereford Ranch at Dodson, MT for five years before moving
three miles west of Malta, MT where they ranched and raised
their children. She was a dedicated wife, working
alongside her husband on the ranch, supporting loving mother and
worked outside the home at Hi-Line Packing and Malta Rest Home.
Doris had a green thumb for
houseplants and a huge garden. She enjoyed crocheting, giving
afghan’s to family members and donating to local causes. She was
an amazing cook, no one ever left hungry. Above all, she loved
her children, grandkids and any dog or cat that showed up on her
doorstep. She walked many of miles on the ranch with them all!
Many times mom would say how blessed
she was to be able to live in her home. Her children and all the
people she loved stopped in for numerous visits, many cups of
coffee, desserts and laughs were shared. Her kitchen was warm
friendly and welcomed to anyone! She also looked forward to
phone calls from many who checked in.
Mom, you thought you were blessed,
but we were the ones blessed to have a mom like you, who showed
us how to love, respect others and be thankful for what we have.
Doris is survived by her six
children, Ronald (Sue) Holman Billings, MT, Donovan (Billie Rae)
Holman Malta, MT, Sherrie (Craig) Ottinger, Malta, MT,
Barbara (Harvey) Fladland Billings, MT, Suzie (Bim) Oxarart
Malta, MT, Mark (Ronna) Holman Malta, MT, 13 grandchildren, 24
great grandchildren and 6 great great-grandchildren.
Doris was preceded in death by her beloved husband Clifford Holman, father Stanley McNamara and mother Clara McNamara; brother, Richard McNamara and grandson Matthew Holman.
Guest Book
From: Beth Brezina-Suttell
The Brezina and Holman families go way back in time. The Brezina and Holman kids all grew up together. May you all find peace in your Mother's passing. God Bless you all! Rest in peace Doris!
From: Nancy Ruud-Cole
My deepest condolences to all the family.
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