Gwendolyn Holland

GWEN HOLLAND IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Gwendolyn Lucille Park Holland, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 20, 2009, at Mt. Vernon Assisted Living Center. She was born September 17, 1934, in Shelley, Idaho, to John Park and Lucille Moeller Park. She was raised by Lucille and her second husband, Wesley McCurdy. She attended schools in the area and graduated from Shelley High School. She continued her education at LDS Nursing School, where she graduated from the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program. On November 17, 1951, she married Gene L. Holland in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. He preceded her in death on July 13, 2001. She was a devoted mother and homemaker and also worked as an LPN at the LDS Hospital Emergency Room . Gwen was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in numerous callings. She enjoyed horses, sewing, homemaking, gardening, water skiing, and snow skiing. Survivors are: Daughter: Janet (Kim) Hall, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Julie Holland, Shelley, ID Son: J. Bert (Loma K.) Holland, Swan Valley, ID Son: David (Kierstin) Holland, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: John Park, Driggs, ID Brother: Dennis McCurdy, Salt Lake City, UT Sister: Louise Kelly, Shelley, ID Sister: Helen Skoy, Tremonton, UT Sister: Patty Winneg, Colorado Springs, CO Sister: Judy Garver, Vancouver, WA 14 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS Home Ranch Ward, 3195 S. Holmes. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and Wednesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Shelley-Hillcrest Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Debbie Norris Mcfan10@cableone.net I had the great honor of working with Gwen in the early 90's at RE/MAX Homestead Realty when she was Nancy Thorsen's assistant. She was a lovely lady and I loved to hear about her horses and her kids. I'm sorry for your lost. I wanted you to know, even though I haven't seen her for awhile, she touched my life and she is a lady that I'll never forget. God be with you. Anita Jenne' Thinking of you in this time of sorrow and loss and sending my love. God bless each of you. Vicky Jennings vljennings@q.com Bert and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Gwen's passing. She and I spent many an hour riding horses, taking riding lessons, and enjoying many conversations over the years. She was perhaps one of the sweetest/kindest ladies I have ever known. I always told my own Mother, in conversation, that Gwen was my second Mom. She listened to many a problem from me and always offered the best advice and support. I also knew and thought very highly of Gene. I'm sorry I cannot attend the funeral, as I am out of town visiting my own parents in Arizona. Please know that Gwen will always be in my thoughts every time I enter a barn and hear the horses or see someone schooling a colt for that next show. Gwen was a very special friend and lady. I will miss her but will always cherish the memories we made. I know in my heart she is riding all those special horses now, in a much more beautiful, safe, and peaceful surrounding with Gene watchful as always. Sincerely, Vicky and Greg Jennings, Chapel Road, Swan Valley Marilyn Anderson mkanderson439@yahoo.com I'm so sorry that I missed Gwen's funeral. I don't get the newspaper anymore and I forgot to check for the time and place until today. I hope she is finally at peace. She struggled with some hard things in her life and tried her best to overcome them. I certainly don't know if I could do any better than she did under those circumstance. I hope that your family will find the peace that comes from remembering the good times and the good things about her.