Robert Dean Holstine passed away unexpectedly September 12, 2010 from heart failure.
Bob was born July 17, 1940 and raised in Viola, Arkansas.He left Viola at a young age and moved to Chelan, Washington where he worked the apple orchards and tended bar. There he met and married Peggy Williams and they had a son J. Scott Holstine. Bob and Peggy divorced and he moved to Spokane, Wa. There he attended and graduated from the Moller Barber College. While in Spokane he met Marjorie Maurer. They moved to Helena, married and had two daughters, Colette and Kimberly. Dad was known as “Bob the Barber” in Helena as he cut hair in our community for more than 47 years. He closed the doors of the Depot Barbershop in 2008 but never retired his clippers. He would travel near and far to give a hair cut and was always happy to visit with past clients, friends and family.
In his early years, Bob’s passion was team roping. In 1974 he won the Last Chance Stampede Rodeo Team Roping Championship. He enjoyed the outdoors, trail rides with The Wilderness Wonderers, camping and fishing. In later years Dad spent his time gardening, taking care of his horse & donkey, restoring old horse tackle, early morning drives to scout wildlife, visiting his neighbors, terrorizing his best buddy Clayton Sheets and most importantly spending time with his family. We are very proud to say that Dad overcame his addiction to alcohol and had been sober for 3 years. Dad was a kind, generous man and had a huge heart. We will greatly miss his pranks, great sense of humor, $5.00 handshakes, home baked chocolate chip cookies and stories of his funny adventures with Clayton. We will miss you terribly Dad and look forward to seeing you again one day. Bob is preceded in death by his mother Tressie Holstine Worsham, brother Don Worsham and nephew Kevin Worsham, in-laws Ed & Ruth Maurer, nephew Tyrel Berg. Surviving family members included his wife Marge (Helena), son Scott Holstine (Washington), daughters Colette Holstine (Helena), Kim &Dennis Parvinen (Helena), Adopted daughter Tracy & Nate Halubka (Helena), grandchildren Trevor Parvinen (Rapid City, SD), Keaton Kanta & Karen Baumgart (Billings), Rebecca Holstine (Spokane,Wa), Kansys Kanta & Nick Kessler (Helena), Tagert Parvinen & Taustin Parvinen (Helena) and one great grandson to be “The Kanta-Kessler Bun” due in November.
Brothers & Sisters R.C. & Tempa Worsham (Viola), Ewell & Jackie Worsham (Missouri),Betty Hewitt (Viola), Kay & Cliff Gould (Viola), Jacquita & Roger Garner (Viola), Sister in-law & Brother in-law Kathy & Russ Berg (Martinsdale) niece Melinda Berg (Martinsdale) and several other special nieces and nephews.
Family will begin to receive friends on Friday, September 17, 2010 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home from 4-6 p.m.
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Jenne Caudle says
To Bob’s Loved Ones,
I am terribly sorry that you have lost such a wonderful person. I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Bob every time I would run into him. I worked in the old Bob’s store and the new one. He was always wonderful, smiling and had a story to share. Even though I have not worked there in a while, he always recognized me. I hope you are able to remember his wonderful smile and share your memories together. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jenne (Severson) Caudle
Darlene & Ralph Shook says
How sorry we are to hear of Bob’s passing. Even though we have not seen one another in years, we share many precious memories as I babysat those precious daughters of yours. Marge, Colete and Kim, I wish we were closer in miles so that we could give you a hug of encouragement and love. We will come around the next time we are in Helena. May God give you all strength and peace as you carry on without Bob as husband, father, grandfather and friend. Love from both of us, “Mama Becky” and Ralph
Danita Pollard says
So sorry for your loss, Bob was a good neighbor, always waved, encouraged with a friendly smile and ” Your yard is looking good” I will miss his waves, lawn mower going early in the morinings, that used to wake me up, He asked once if I had complained, I said no way, you motivated me to get up and start working on my own yard. God Bless him, May he be in the Peace of our Lord GOD, AMEN
Marla Wolstein says
Your dad, one of the good old timers from the North Valley is now in heaven, having a good BS session with all of the other great North Valley folks and friends! He was a good man, and will be missed. It is awesome he had quit drinking and was enjoying life to the fullest these last few years. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his wonderful family. Marla Wolstein and Family
Timm Twardoski says
I am so sorry for your loss. I believe Robert is the man I came across on Sunday on my way to go hunting in Lincoln. I am so sorry I couldnt have helped more or been there a little sooner. Although I didnt know Robert he has been on my mind.
Again I am so sorry for your loss
Timm Twardoski
Chris and Skip Eby says
Marge and Colette,
We were so sorry to hear about Bob. Skip and I didn’t know him well but Dad spoke so fondly of him and really valued his friendship.
We are never ready to say good-bye to our loved ones. But please know we are sending warm thoughts and prayers your way.
Jean Lowry says
Margie & family,
I am so sorry to read about Bob’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, he was quite a character and a lot of fun.
I am here for you, if you need anything please call me.
Jean
Kim Parvinen says
My dad is the most important man in my life! I will miss him more than words can ever express. I hold on to my faith that I will one day see him again in Gods house. I Love you Dad Always and Forever!!
Kim aka Moose(thank you very much dad)
Camie (Smith) Zufelt says
Kim, Trevor and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know that this is a very difficult time for all of you, but know that all the memories will comfort you. Please know that if you need anything just let me know.
Camie
Darlene Scott says
I was always so thankful that Bob was my Dad’s barber, especially in his last years. They are probably having a great BS session right now. My sincere sympathy for your loss.
Tina LaSalle Whitaker says
Kim and family –
I pray that your loving memories will carry you through the sadness of your loss. Hug each other and carry your love together.
Love you –
Tina
Dale & Danyeil Wagner says
Our prayers go out to the family and friends of Bob in their time of loss. It was a privilege to have known Bob, to be his friend and his neighbor. Rest in peace.
Joe Gaspar says
Trevor and family,
We are saddened by your loss, but know that he left a great impact on each of you. Glad you have such fond memories of your Grandfather.
Elizabeth says
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that I love you and I am thinking of you during your time of greaving.
Always in my thoughts and prayers,
Elizabeth
Linda Nelson says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this unexpected loss. May the peace of God comfort you at this time.e
Bruce & Linda Grossman says
Thinking of all of you at this time!