Comments on: a novel way to help people through grief

By: patti holland

patti holland — Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Dear Kathy,How lucky Lori is to have such a caring sister at this sad time! I know she appreciated all of the work you and Denise did to ensure that the service to say goodbye to Jeff was warm and funny and lovely. I will never forget it.love Mom

By: Ken Nollet

Ken Nollet — Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Well done, and deeply moving. Ten years on, I still have happy memories of Christmas Eve 2002 at the Holland home in Elk Grove. Rest in peace, Jeff, but send us some more of your pranks if the next world allows it.

By: Ludmila Trepo

Ludmila Trepo — Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Dear Holland familyI have known some of you for a very long time and and have loved your wonderful family spirit. I met Jeff only a couple of times and enjoyed his humor and warmth. I was most grateful for the time he gave my daughter in helping to choose a good car while she lived at Davis and the "Holland Castle" Keep laughing Jeff we will never forget you.Hugs to Lory and the boys.

By: Lori Ried

Lori Ried — Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Kathy, I just read this and it is beautiful! You have such a way with words, and I’m so glad you can share this story on your blog. Thank you for everything, but mostly just being there for me.Love always,Lori

By: Paul Holland

Paul Holland — Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Kathy:You make me proud to say you are one of our daughters. You and your family were, and are, most helpful to Lori and her boys. I am glad you wrote what you so eloquently stated at the service for Jeff. We will treasure the snack and think of Jeff when we run across it.Love, Dad

By: Nati

Nati — Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Kathy,What a beautiful story & way to celebrate Jeff’s memory. I was deeply moved reading it, thank you for sharing such an intimate moment. Jeff will stay and live in our memories for ever. Keep shining, love to all – Nati

By: Rita Tezanos-Pinto

Rita Tezanos-Pinto — Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I went to Jeff’s memorial service with my mom to pay our respects to the Holland family. Never knew Jeff before, however, once I did meet his two beautifully spirited sons at their grandparents house in Elk Grove. Little did I know that during the service I will be crying and laughing when family members, friends, neighbors and coworkers, shared their stories about a caring and thoughtful human being in his own special humorous way. It made me say," I wish I knew Jeff when he was living among us." Rest in peace Jeff.Hugs and lots of love to all in the family,Rita