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Robert Lyle “Bob” Holmes

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Birth	:	8 May 1921
Death	:	8 Feb 2009
Burial	:	Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.2238998, -101.2866974
Description	:	Robert "Bob" Holmes, 87, Minot died Sunday, February 8, 2009 in a Minot hospital. Robert Lyle Holmes was born on May 8, 1921, a son of William and Bertha (Zvorack) Holmes in Moorhead, MN. Bob was raised in Minot and graduated from Minot High School in 1939. On April 28, 1942, Bob enlisted in the US Marine Corps. He proudly served his country as a machine gun crewman in the Asiatic Pacific area. He was honorably discharged on November 6, 1945. On July 20, 1947, Bob married his one true love, June Balfour. They made their home in Minot where Bob worked as... Read More	Robert "Bob" Holmes, 87, Minot died Sunday, February 8, 2009 in a Minot hospital. Robert Lyle Holmes was born on May 8, 1921, a son of William and Bertha (Zvorack) Holmes in Moorhead, MN. Bob was raised in Minot and graduated from Minot High School in 1939. On April 28, 1942, Bob enlisted in the US Marine Corps. He proudly served his country as a machine gun crewman in the Asiatic Pacific area. He was honorably discharged on November 6, 1945. On July 20, 1947, Bob married his one true love, June Balfour. They made their home in Minot where Bob worked as a Switchman and later as a Retarder Operator for the Great Northern Railroad/Burlington Northern Railroad, retiring in 1982. After his retirement Bob enjoyed serving as a Bailiff for the Ward County District Court. Bob was a member of the All Saints Episcopal Church; a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge, a member of the Masonic Lodge, Minot Shrine Club, and past president of the KEM Temple and a member of the Shrine Jesters. Bob was also a member of the American Legion, the VFW and Moose Lodge. Bob was a social member of the Minot Retriever Club. Bob's survivor family includes: Son Kim (Nancy) Holmes; two grandchildren Melissa Holmes and Tyler Holmes all of Minot: sisters in law; Alice Michaels, Minot; Audrey Balfour, Arizona; Mavis Holmes, Arizona. Bob enjoyed life to the fullest every day. His joys in life were his family and his two grandchildren, Missy and Tyler. Bob valued his many friendships throughout the years and was passionate in serving the needs of children at the Shriner's Hospital through efforts of the Minot Shrine Club and the annual Shrine Circus. Bob loved spending time with his family. His fondest memories were trips to the lake with Kim, Nancy, Missy and Tyler and spending time with Alice "Antie", Mark Michaels, Becky, Kara & Katie at their lake home in Minnesota; or poolside with Tom Michaels and family in Arizona. Bob was a gentle, kind, caring man. The imprint Bob has left in the hearts of his family and friends is that of an amazing, remarkable man whose priceless gift of generosity and love will be remembered always. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife June, two sisters, Grace and Helen and two brothers Howard and Ray. The family wished to thank all the physicians, nurses, pastoral care and all staff at Trinity Hospital and Trinity Homes for the immeasurable compassion and caring. Visitation: There will be no reviewal, however, friends may sign a register book on Thursday, February 12, 2009 from 2 until 7 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot Memorial Service: Friday, February 13, 2009 at 2 pm at the All Saints Episcopal Church, Minot Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot The family prefers memorials to the Minot Shrine Club or Trinity Hospice, Minot. Officiant: The Rev. George Slanger Music Congregational hymns "Battle Hymn of Republic" "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" "Marine Corps Hymn" Vocalist Angie Oase to offer "Amazing Grace" Vocalist Paula Rauschenberger to offer "Wind Beneath My Wings" and "Arms Of An Angel" Sally Whitson, organist Honorary Bearers: Members of Minot Shrine Club Active Bearers: Mark Michaels, Troy Rauschenberger, Mike Common, Paul Simonson Military honors accorded by the ND Army National Guard with taps by Dorothy Pence, Minot American Legion.

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Latitude: 48.2238998
Longitude: -101.2866974

Family Members:

Parent

William John Holmes

(1871 - 1960)

Bertha Zvorak Holmes

(1881 - 1963)

Spouse

June Bernadine Balfour Holmes

(1922 - 1992)

Siblings

Grace Marjorie Holmes

(1909 - 1994)

Howard Roger Holmes

(1912 - 2002)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rosehill Memorial Park
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2238998, -101.2866974

2. First Lutheran Church Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2470000, -101.2964000

3. Hebrew Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2467400, -101.3119500

4. Zion Lutheran Cemetery (Defunct)
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2471500, -101.3111600

5. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2997017, -101.2977982

6. Prairie Peace Fellowship Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2419472, -101.1341858

7. Fairview Mennonite Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2107760, -101.1294940

8. Grueneberg Family Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3268600, -101.3450600

9. Burlington Township Cemetery
Burlington, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2817421, -101.4292679

10. Drady Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1538048, -101.4261169

11. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3408051, -101.2533188

12. Saron Lutheran Cemetery
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0943985, -101.3181000

13. Old German Baptist Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2979758, -101.1226340

14. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3275681, -101.1432495

15. Whitaker Cemetery
Logan, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1285324, -101.1252213

16. Wolff Family Cemetery
Ruthville, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3557300, -101.3768800

17. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Ruthville, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3562851, -101.3823090

18. Burlington Township Cemetery
Des Lacs, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2452545, -101.5128174

19. Willis Cemetery
Sawyer, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0740000, -101.2088900

20. Larson Gravesite
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2700000, -101.5200000

21. Kittleson Cemetery
Logan, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1699240, -101.0572670

22. McChesney Family Cemetery
Logan, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1537190, -101.0558510

23. Rose Valley Cemetery
South Prairie, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0527000, -101.3554993

24. Township Cemetery
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1847000, -101.5472031