D. Hollist Obituary

Dr. Hollist will be greatly missed by everyone. He was one of the most caring people I knew. He took such great care of my dog Dasher and always made sure everything was going well with Dasher. Dr Hollist will be greatly missed...

Sophie, Mitzi and I want to send our sypathies to the family and friends of a very kind man. We'll sure miss him. Dr. Hollist was so very gentle and kind to my two mini dachunds. We are sad to know that he will not be able to take care of any more animals here on earth, but know that he's got his hands full in a better place.

Dr Hollist was our vet for many years for our dogs Shadow and Ruger and our cat Tuffy. (the cat in the bag literally!) He had such a wonderful bedside manner,he showed compassion and humor at the same time. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with his family and co-workers.

Like so many others we were so shocked and saddened to hear of Doc Hollist's passing. We've been taking our 4 legged children to Southmoor Vet's for over 20 yrs now and Dr Hollist always showed such care with them and compassion for those we've lost through the years. We will miss him greatly.

It was truly a shock to read that Dr. Hollist had passed away. He was a very good Veterinarian to my "troublesome" german shepherd. Very gentle and understanding, and irreplaceable. My heart goes out to his family. May God be with you all.

This is so sudden. We offer our condolences and our prayers.

God Speed.

Carl and Melissa.

Dr. Hollist will certainly be missed by all that had the opportunity to have contact with him.

It was such a shock to open the newspaper and find out that "Doc" had passed. For the six years he had been with Southmoor Vet Clinic he took wonderful care of my 2 cats, Patches and Gauge, and my dog Widget. Doc was there for me 3 years ago when I had to say goodbye to Patches. One year later, and after several trips to see "Doc", I was told that Guage had a serious thyroid problem. The medications didn't work, so I again had to say goodbye to one of my cherished pets. As I held Guage in my arms Doc gave him the injection and then reach over and held my hand as I cried uncontrollably. I swear I saw a tear or two before he left the room; telling me to stay for as long as I needed.

The Monday prior to Doc's passing I saw him at Walmart and said, "I'll see you at 4 o'clock; Widget has an ear infection." He laughed and we exchanged a few words together. Later that afternoon in his office he told me he had expected me to come in with one of the kittens he saw being sold in the Walmart parking lot. We laughed and I said, "you know Widget is 13 now, so I think she deserves my full attention right now." That's the way Doc was. He never forgot the history of his 4-legged patient's owners.

Dr. Hollist was a wonderful Vet, and friend to all. He will be greatly missed by many, and will surely be greeted by many as he crosses over. Farwell my friend, until we meet again...

"Rich" as we knew him, was a wonderful example for our family as a husband and a father and an inspiration as a fellow member of the LDS Church. John served with him in the Scouts for winter campouts with the boys in the Church. His wonderful voice lended "richness" to our choir. We are sorry for the void we are sure his passing will make. God be with Jerilyn, Natalie, Christy, Ryan, and Eric during this time.

It came as such a shock to read the hearbreaking news about Dr. Hollist's passing! I had just been at the clinic a few weeks prior for our dog, Daisy, to be spayed, and remember having a friendly conversation with Dr. Hollist as usual. He was such a kind, gentle, and compassionate man not only to his patients, but their owners as well. I am so sorry for your family's loss. He will be sorely missed by all, but never forgotten.

Dr. Holist was on the advisory board at Pima Medical Institute. He played an integral part in the evaluation of our veterinary assistant program by providing invaluable guidance and expertise. He will be missed by all.

I cant believe Dr Hollist is gone he was a very gentle and kind man , he loved his job and the little and big patients he had he treated them with so much love and kinds, Im very sorry for your lost. he was minnie and belle vet . now they are all togeather and i know they are happy just seen him again.

Both my husband and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Dr. Hollists' passing. Dr. Hollist was a kind, considerate, compassionate, loving man who we admired. Dr. Hollist was a giving man who shared his talent and gift with not only us as individuals for our pets but he provided training to our County 911 Dispatchers to give our customers the best service possible. We have lost a valued member of our community who will be missed by our four-legged children and us. We give thanks to God for having the opportunity to know him.



Elizabeth Brown

Communications Operations Manager

El Paso County Sheriff's Office

The animals (and their owners) of Fountain Valley have just suffered a great loss. Dr. Hollist was kind, compassionate, and understanding - not only to his patients but also to their often frantic human companions. As a veterinarian, he was one in a million. But as a person, Dr. Hollist was extraordinary. He will be greatly missed.

Dr Hollist..never was to your business/customer. Read/cut out/pasted in book your column for future reference. I have dog/2 cats and some fish. I'm an OLD native here. enjoyed your column!!! Elaine

I cannot believe Dr. Hollist is gone! The first time we met him was at the emergency vets in Colorado Springs after my dog had a seizure. He was Gabe's vet for several years at the clinic and came to our home when Gabe needed to be put to sleep. I will always remember his gentle, kind ways with our pets and every time I look at Gabe's pictures I will think of Dr. Hollist. It is with a heavy heart I tell you how sorry I am for your loss. He was a wonderful man.