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William "Bruce" Holman

June 19, 1929 — April 1, 2022

Denver, Colorado

William Bruce Holman, 92, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully April 1, 2022. He was born June 19, 1929, in Sanford, Colorado to Elmer Jesse and Edna Faye Parker Holman.

The day after he graduated from High School, Bruce joined the Navy. He spent 5 years serving his country, a portion of that time was during the Korean War.

He met Bonnie right after he came home from the Navy and married her in 1954. Bruce worked as a Meatcutter for Safeway and then King Soopers. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed spending time with his wife traveling, gardening, being with friends and family and most of all he loved spending time with his granddaughters.

Bruce and Bonnie were blessed with three children, Richard, Sandra, and Robert, whom they loved dearly.

Bruce was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years, Bonne Elizabeth Holman who passed away June 15th of 2021. He is survived by their children: Richard “Rick” (Elke) Holman and Robert “Bob” (Chris) Holman; grandchildren: Sondra, Lisa, Jennifer, Jessica, Ute and Farah; great-grandchildren: Faith, Lila and Bailey; and brother Robert Holman. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Leigh Taylor.

A Memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday April 12, 2022 at Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO  80227.

A reception for family and friends will follow his service.

Burial with military honors will be at 1:30pm at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver, CO.

Memorials may be made in Bruce's honor to Food Bank of the Rockies: https://www.foodbankrockies.org/

To share memories of Bruce and condolences with family, all are invited to share on the adjoining tribute wall. Thank you.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Memorial Service

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Mountain (no DST) time)

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Reception

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Starts at 11:45 am (Mountain (no DST) time)

Horan & McConaty Reception Center

3101 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227

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Military Honors

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Starts at 1:30 pm (Mountain (no DST) time)

Fort Logan National Cemetery

3698 S Sheridan Blvd, Denver, CO 80236

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