Val C. Holst

“Gone Fishing”Val C. Holst, age 71 passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 21, 2010 after a short illness; however, in typical Val style, he fought to the end. He was born March 6, 1939 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Chris and Verlene Holst. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School and later moved to Salt Lake City, Utah where he worked for U.S. Rockwool, Phil Baker Insulation before owning and operating Millcreek Insulation Company until his death. He was married to the love of his life Juanita Butz Holst for 44 years.Val loved fishing with family and dear friends, Ted Elg and Mike Allen. Val also had perfected the art of a good nap. He had a special place in his heart for his grandson, Vincent. Val also enjoyed great food, family parties, Steeler games, western movies, and also spending time at the Bar-N-Ranch in Montana. He is survived by mother,Verlene Sumner; children, Val (Susan) Holst II, Lynn (Chris) Chandler, Richard (Carolyn) Butz, Trudy (Robert) Odum, Sandy (Jamie) Glascock, Dan (Janice) Butz, Joe Butz; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by wife, Juanita Holst; father, Chris Holst; brother, Lynn Holst.Funeral services Friday, June 25, 2010, at 12:00 Noon at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street, where friends may call from
10:00-11:45 a.m. Interment Murray City Cemetery.