Hollis N. Service
"Holly"
11/23/1908 ~ 8/21/2007
Beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Holly Service, passed away peacefully August 21, 2007 surrounded by his family.
Holly was born November 23, 1908 to William Service and Bertha West. He was born and raised on the Avenues of Salt Lake City where he witnessed early Salt Lake history and captivated family with his stories. Married Myrtle Ruth Harvey June 24, 1931. Later solemnized in the Logan Temple. They were a loving, devoted couple for 67 years.
Grandpa has been an avid Uteman since 1918 when he sold Eskimo Pies in the old Deseret Gym. Holly and Myrtle spent many hours supporting their Utah teams. He was honored to be chosen as a Utah Super Fan. A natural athlete, he started golfing at age 65 and that same year won the Granite School District Golf Tournament. He went on to score two holes-in-one in his lifetime, playing his last game three weeks before his death.
Holly was a loving father who always supported his boys in whatever endeavor they wanted to pursue. He had an infectious laugh and sense of humor that he passed on to his posterity. He developed friendships with everyone he met.
Holly was preceded in death by his loving wife, Myrtle, and brother, Jack. Survived by sons, Gary
(Linda), Craig (Diane), eight grandchildren and 15 great-grand-children.
A viewing will be held Saturday, August 25, 10:30 to 11:40 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 S. followed by a graveside service at 12 noon. Online condolences can be made at www.larkinmortuary.com
WE WILL MISS YOU GRANDPA!