Obituary Vincent A. Holmquist
Vincent “Vince” Holmquist passed away at Big Sky Care Center in Helena on January 15, 2012. He was 94 years old at the time of his passing. Vince was born on May 23, 1917 in Lismore, Minnesota.
He is survived by wife of 66 years, Ida Mae Holmquist; son, Marvin Holmquist of Clancy, MT; daughter, Cheryl (Jim) Lay, Helena; and daughter-in-law, Nel Holmquist of Denver, Colorado. Vincent is also survived by a brother, Elof Holmquist of St. Paul, Minnesota. Other survivors include three granddaughters, two grandsons, five great-granddaughters, one great-grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Douglas, his parents, and seven brothers and sisters.
Vince spent most of his youth working on several farms in Minnesota and eventually enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corp, where he learned many of the construction skills he used his entire life. He served in the United States Army as an infantryman during WWII and was a member of the Montana National Guard, attaining the rank of sergeant-major until his retirement. Upon returning from active duty, he was self-employed and formed the Holmquist Construction Company in Sidney, MT. He later accepted a position with the Montana National Guard as a facilities maintenance supervisor for Guard units throughout Montana.
He was a member of the Plymouth Congregational Church in Helena. A memorial service is scheduled to take place at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 23, 2012 at Plymouth Congregational Church, 400 South Oakes. A reception will be held at the church following the service and a graveside service with military honors will follow at Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Harrison. Those wishing to celebrate Vince’s life with a memorial may do so by contributing to the Montana Military Museum Foundation, P.O. Box 125, Ft. Harrison, MT 59636. His family sends its many thanks to the wonderful caring and concerned staffs of Big Sky Care Center and Rocky Mountain Hospice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com
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Alysa Semans (Eaton) says
Dear Holmquist Family, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief but also it’s a time to celebrate Vincent’s life too. God Bless, Dustin and Alysa Semans
Connie Jensen Smith says
Ida Mae and family,
Keeping you all in my prayers. I will always remember Vincent as a very kind and caring man. May you find peace in God’s love.
Connie
Dale & Corinne Chaffee says
Dear Marvin and Family,
Dale and I are so sorry to hear of your Father passing. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your Mother. May God give you and Ida Mae His wonderful peace that passes all understanding and His strength.
Blessings and prayers,
Corinne
Helen Richter says
To the family of Vincent Holmquist:
I was sorry to learn that Vincent passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Helen Richter
J Nunnally says
I am sorry to learn of your family sorrow. The death of a loved one is difficult. If I may, I’d like to share scripture found in your Bible that may help. Please take a moment to read John 6:40, 44 and Ps. 36:9.
Kathy Seacat says
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Vince was the best. I’ll always remember how he pitched in to help Ida and the rest of us with the Plymouth Women’s Association. God Bless and keep you.
Rick Williamson says
Cheryl my thoughts and prayers are with you…
Sharon Mercado says
Ida, Marvin, Cheryl and families,
So sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a loved one. The void will be there for a long time. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Sharon