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MSgt. Alan F. Holmes (Ret.)

MSgt. Alan F. Holmes (Ret.) obituary

Alan Holmes Obituary

With a heavy heart I need to announce that my beloved husband Alan F. Holmes passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. Life lost a truly great man, husband, father, brother, grandpa, and friend. He proudly served the United States Air Force for 22 years and one day. Traveling to Italy, Greece, Turkey and all over the United States. He thoroughly enjoyed his coworkers at Quantech Inc and Northrop Grumman. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed ATVing, cooking (hot wings), spending time with our friends and family, and everything NASCAR, and the LA Raiders. He is survived by his wife Tina, daughters Cristi (Mike), Nicole (Brandon) and Audrie. Brothers Homer, Carl (Carol), Fran and Bobby. Sisters Susie (Rick), Terri (Spike), Crissy and Kim. Numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren, and not to forget his four-legged buddies, Taco, Mandy, Duke and Missy. Services will be held on Saturday, June 8th at Bethel Lutheran Church, 4925 Farmingdale Drive at 2:00pm. A reception will follow at Bethel Lutheran. The family would like to thank all of our friends for the generous support and kindness during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region.

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Published by The Gazette from Jun. 4 to Jun. 7, 2013.

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Sarah Hernandez

June 7, 2013

I love you and miss you Uncle Alan.

Sarah Hernandez

June 7, 2013

Uncle Alan, Your passing was a shock to me and I do not forget the things you would tell me when I was little. I asked you one time how come I did not get to see you that much and you told me that it was because you were in the Air Force. I told you, "But Uncle Alan why does that matter?" You told me it was you could not tell anyone where you lived because it was a secret mission. Then there was the time when we were at an amusement park and I did not want to get on the ride called the flume. You talked me into it. Then not only did you talk me into it, but you made me sit in the very first seat. You promised you would hold onto me the hold ride and you did. Then I also do not forget how you got us back in touch with my sister when she was in Germany. You were, still are, and always will be an amazing man Uncle Alan. I love you and miss you so much.

Patty Cabico

June 6, 2013

I have known Alan since he was stationed at Hanscom AFB MA, working together from then until his recent retirement. A true asset to the Air Force whether in uniform or as a contractor. His knowledge, attention to details, his love for life. He was passionate about his work, his family, friends and co-workers. Alan will be so missed! I pray for comfort and strength for Tina and family. Blessings,

Adam Berg

June 6, 2013

Tina,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Love and prayers.

Ange Whisenhunt

June 5, 2013

Look to me continually for help, comfort, and companionship. Because I am always by your side, the briefest gance can connect you with Me. When you look to Me for help, it flows freely from My Presence. This recognition of your need for Me, in small matters as well as in large ones, keeps you spiritually alive.
When you need comfort, I love to enfold you in my arms. I enable you not only to feel comforted but also to be a channel through whom I comfort others. Thus you are doubly blessed, because a living channel absorbs some of shatever flows through it.
My constant companionship is the piece de resistance: the summit of salvation blessings. No matter what losses you experience in your life, no one can take away this glorious gift.

Psalm 34:4
God Bless you. Ange

June 5, 2013

May God give you the streingh and serenity during this difficult time. God Bless you
Ange

June 5, 2013

Tina you have our deepest Sympathy. God Bless. Doug & JoAnn

Rita Butters

June 4, 2013

My condolences to the Holmes family. A loss of a great man.

Gail McGillvary

June 4, 2013

My deepest condolensces to Alan's wife, family and friends. Alan worked for me while serving in the AF at Hanscom AFB. He was a hard worker, a caring individual and always willing to do whatever was needed to get the job done or help those that were down. He was a great employee and friend. Alan - you were a great asset to the USAF, an awesome human being and you will be missed by many. God bless all.

Holly McReynolds

June 4, 2013

My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to Tina, family, and to all who's lives were touched by Alan. My life was touched by Alan by his calls to the office for Tina and we would have light conversations always ending with laughter, or when he would visit the office he always had a kind word for everyone. And anyone that knew Tina knew Alan through the love they shared. Alan also made BEST DAMN HOT WINGS EVER! . . . Peace be with you. You will be missed greatly!

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