Jean Marie Holm, 86, of Dassel, died Thursday, July 11, 2019, at her home. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 17, at 11 a.m. at St. Philip’s Catholic Church in Litchfield with Father Pat Casey and Father Brian Mandel officiating. The interment of the urn will take place following the service at the Dassel Community Cemetery. There will be a two-hour time to gather with the family on Wednesday prior to the service at the St. Philips Catholic Church in Litchfield. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred. Jean Marie (Miller) Holm was born on November 10, 1932, in Litchfield, Minnesota. She grew up in Litchfield where she was baptized and confirmed at St. Philips Catholic Church and was presently a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Darwin. Jean was an active member of St. John’s Catholic Church, serving on the Liturgy Committee and was a longtime volunteer wherever needed. Jean attended Litchfield High School where she graduated in 1950. On July 26, 1958, Jean was united in marriage to John Holm. Together they made their home on a farm south of Dassel and raised five children. She loved helping on the farm. Together, they managed Collinwood Mutual Insurance Company and was later an agent and board member of Crow River Mutual Insurance Company. Jean was a member of TOPS, was a 4-H leader when her children were young, and was a longtime member of the Meeker County Fair Board. She was an avid card player and enjoyed getting together with her Golden Age Card Club. She was also a Senior Expo Volunteer. She had volunteered to drive numerous people to their doctor’s appointments over the years. She enjoyed her family, especially during the holidays and special events. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Each year, she hosted all of her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids at a family weekend. This was the highlight of her year and speaks to her overwhelming generosity and belief in the importance of family. She loved to serve and gave of herself in ways that made other’s lives a little easier and better. She is survived by her children, Randy (Peggy) Holm of Dassel, Judy (Randy) Barka of Forest City, Janel (Dean) Zimmerman of Brownton, Joleen (Brent) Soderberg of Delano, and Ron (Jen) Holm of Maple Lake; 15 grandchildren, Adam (Jody), Zachary (Laura) and Nicholas (Emily) Holm, Jon (Jennifer), David (Amanda), Alan (Bethany) and Victoria Barka, Nathan (Marie) and Ryan (Molly) Zimmerman, Ellen (TJ Minor), Martin and Elizabeth Soderberg, Owen, Lucia, and Quinn Holm; and 10 greatgrandchildren, Eva Holm, Greta Holm, James and Lilly Barka, Logan Barka, Matthew and Hannah Barka, Brock and Madeline Zimmerman and Hadley Zimmerman. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; her father, Leo Miller; and her very special brother- in-law, Lawrence Holm; and other family members. “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in pretty well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, totally worn out and proclaiming ‘Wow, what a ride’.”
Jean M. Holm
