Jon B. Holmes, age 38, of Apple Valley, passed away May 19, 2011 after an amazing 4 1/2 year battle with cancer.
He was born in St. Paul on July 20, 1972 to Thomas and Caryl Holmes. He married Laura Burkland at St. Kate's on June 4, 2004. Jon was a tenacious man who loved his family, friends and had a true "zest" for life. There was not an obstacle too big for Jon, and "NO" was not a part of his vocabulary. He was a dedicated manager for Sprint and thoroughly loved his career.
He was preceded in death by twin babies, Jude and Eva. Jon is survived by loving wife, Laura; children Blake and Campbell; parents, Thomas and Caryl Holmes; father and mother in law, Dr. Carl and Kathie Burkland; brother in law, Dr. Carl (Barney) Burkland; many wonderful, aunts; uncles; cousins; and hundreds of "best friends".
Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Fr. Jim Perkl, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (5/24) at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 W. 15th St., Hastings. Visitation will be Monday (5/23) from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at church and 1 hour prior to mass on Tues. Interment at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery. Memorials preferred In lieu of flowers. The Wise Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary and photo from Wise Funeral Home.
He was born in St. Paul on July 20, 1972 to Thomas and Caryl Holmes. He married Laura Burkland at St. Kate's on June 4, 2004. Jon was a tenacious man who loved his family, friends and had a true "zest" for life. There was not an obstacle too big for Jon, and "NO" was not a part of his vocabulary. He was a dedicated manager for Sprint and thoroughly loved his career.
He was preceded in death by twin babies, Jude and Eva. Jon is survived by loving wife, Laura; children Blake and Campbell; parents, Thomas and Caryl Holmes; father and mother in law, Dr. Carl and Kathie Burkland; brother in law, Dr. Carl (Barney) Burkland; many wonderful, aunts; uncles; cousins; and hundreds of "best friends".
Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Fr. Jim Perkl, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (5/24) at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 W. 15th St., Hastings. Visitation will be Monday (5/23) from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at church and 1 hour prior to mass on Tues. Interment at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery. Memorials preferred In lieu of flowers. The Wise Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary and photo from Wise Funeral Home.
Jon B. Holmes, age 38, of Apple Valley, passed away May 19, 2011 after an amazing 4 1/2 year battle with cancer.
He was born in St. Paul on July 20, 1972 to Thomas and Caryl Holmes. He married Laura Burkland at St. Kate's on June 4, 2004. Jon was a tenacious man who loved his family, friends and had a true "zest" for life. There was not an obstacle too big for Jon, and "NO" was not a part of his vocabulary. He was a dedicated manager for Sprint and thoroughly loved his career.
He was preceded in death by twin babies, Jude and Eva. Jon is survived by loving wife, Laura; children Blake and Campbell; parents, Thomas and Caryl Holmes; father and mother in law, Dr. Carl and Kathie Burkland; brother in law, Dr. Carl (Barney) Burkland; many wonderful, aunts; uncles; cousins; and hundreds of "best friends".
Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Fr. Jim Perkl, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (5/24) at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 W. 15th St., Hastings. Visitation will be Monday (5/23) from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at church and 1 hour prior to mass on Tues. Interment at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery. Memorials preferred In lieu of flowers. The Wise Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary and photo from Wise Funeral Home.
He was born in St. Paul on July 20, 1972 to Thomas and Caryl Holmes. He married Laura Burkland at St. Kate's on June 4, 2004. Jon was a tenacious man who loved his family, friends and had a true "zest" for life. There was not an obstacle too big for Jon, and "NO" was not a part of his vocabulary. He was a dedicated manager for Sprint and thoroughly loved his career.
He was preceded in death by twin babies, Jude and Eva. Jon is survived by loving wife, Laura; children Blake and Campbell; parents, Thomas and Caryl Holmes; father and mother in law, Dr. Carl and Kathie Burkland; brother in law, Dr. Carl (Barney) Burkland; many wonderful, aunts; uncles; cousins; and hundreds of "best friends".
Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Fr. Jim Perkl, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (5/24) at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 W. 15th St., Hastings. Visitation will be Monday (5/23) from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at church and 1 hour prior to mass on Tues. Interment at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery. Memorials preferred In lieu of flowers. The Wise Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary and photo from Wise Funeral Home.
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