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