George Holst

1925 - 2009  (83 years)

• Name	George Holst
  Born	4 Dec 1925	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Gender	Male
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32912658
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-156495
  Died	13 Jan 2009	New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Buried	Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Person ID	I156495	Generations
  Last Modified	6 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	Jacob Holst,   b. 13 Dec 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 8 Jan 1958, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 76 years)
  Mother	Catherine Annie "Annie" Holtzworth,   b. 29 Aug 1891, Logan Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 25 Sep 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 91 years)
  Married	2 Sep 1914  [2]
  Family ID	F42573	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Grace Kathleen Jantzi,   b. 4 Jan 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 3 Nov 2021, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 94 years)
  Married	2 Jun 1948  [1]
  Last Modified	7 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F44654	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  HOLST, George - Peacefully, went home to be with his Lord, on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at his residence in New Hamburg. He was born 83 years ago in Wilmot Township and was the son of the late Jacob and Annie (Holtzworth) Holst. George was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden. George enjoyed gardening, woodworking and volunteering at Nithview Home and the New Hamburg Thrift Store for many years. Beloved husband of Grace (Jantzi) Holst whom he married June 2, 1948. Loving father of Robert and Vera Holst of Gowanstown, Bruce Holst and Brenda Meadows of Goderich, Paul and Cindy Holst of New Hamburg, Shirley and Steve Kennel of Bright, and Audrey and Paul Rooney of Kitchener. Loving grandpa of 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Viola Holst of Waterloo, Edith Holst of Kitchener, Luella and Wesley Sauder of St. Jacobs, John Holst of New Dundee, Ellen Holst, Mae Holst, both of New Hamburg, Susan Holst of Waterloo, Joanna Ropp of Tavistock, Doris and Rod Weber of Petersburg, and Eva and Milt Schwartzentruber of Beamsville. Lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. George was predeceased by sisters, Margaret in infancy, Irene; brothers, Walter, Clarence, Harvey, Delton and Albert; sister-in-law, Beatrice Holst; and by brother-in-law, Alfred Ropp. Friends and relatives may call at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Snyder's Road, Baden, on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and again Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A private family interment will take place prior to the funeral service at Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery. The service to celebrate George's life will follow on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church with Pastor Myrna Miller Dyck and Pastor Ilene Bergen officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Steinmann Mennonite Church Building Fund or Grand River Regional Cancer Centre. We would like to thank the staff at Grand River Regional Cancer Centre and the Community Care Access Centre for the wonderful care George received. Online condolences and donation information is available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca The Waterloo Region Record 14 Jan 2009 (2023) Markjutzifuneralhomes.ca. Available at: https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/george-holst/4021557/obit.php?&printable=true (Accessed: 15 August 2023). _______________ Cards of Thanks, WATERLOO REGION RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Jan. 24, 2009 HOLST. The family of the late George Holst wishes to extend our sincere thank you to our family, friends and church community for the outpouring of love and support we have felt over the past few weeks. To Dr. Bonnie McCarron, Dr. Ahmed Jakda, palliative care nurses, and personal support workers, who helped us look after Dad at home; we appreciate your kind and compassionate care. Grace Holst and family.

  
  

• Sources

  [S602] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Waterloo Region Record (March 2008- ), Obituary of George Holst - 14 Jan 2009. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of Catherine Annie Holtzworth - 30 Nov 1982.

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 4 Dec 1925 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 13 Jan 2009 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth