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Seth D. Holling posted a condolence
Monday, August 15, 2011
My first memories if my Dad were playing baseball at our house in Bryson City. I used to hit baseballs over the fence into the neighbors yard and he would have to go get them. He told me in my later years about how that impresed him. He was so proud when it came time for High School & AAU baseball, And on two occasions, I told him that I was going to hit a homerun for him before some games, and low and behold, I did. I gave him those balls and many other homerun balls that I had hit.
Then it came time for me to go to pre-school. When he would pick me up from Birdtown Headstart, we used to pick on each other by telling one another that we would put ink on the other one. I suppose that it why I will never look at a pen the same way agian.
When I was in 1st grade my Dad helped me with taking the lead role during our show and tell time at school. My Grandma (Naomi Sneed), had a cat named Pebbles, and Pebbles would always bring "presents" to the door step, showing off her hunting skills. One day Pebbles brought a mouse to the door step. My Dad and I found her "present", and I told my Dad that I wanted to take it to show and tell at school. My Dad was very reluctant, but he helped me scoop up the mouse pieces, & told me about its exposed parts, and helped me put them in a sandwhich bag to take to school. To make a long story short, I got in soooo much trouble, but when I got home, Dad gave me a hug & a kiss and said everything was ok, and that he hoped that I learned something from the experience.
When I was in 2nd grade my Dad helped me out with a science project, that in all reality, put on the path that I am today. I struggled with the idea of a science project, but my Dad and Mom, in cohoots with my Grandma, came up with a project that would see what was the best type of soil to grow beans in. I was in 2nd grade and I recieved 1st place in the science fair, beating out middle schooler''s project and Honarable Metion even in the high school division! At the end of the year, I was awarded the Science Award. I recived a charm, and I gave that charm to my Dad, which he kept until his passing. He was so proud of me, but I could not have done it with out him. I am so proud of him for putting up with me. Now I am grown, and I am an Environmental Chemist...go figger.
As I have gotten older, my Dad and I talked about thermodynamics, some of our best dissucusions. We would talk about the language of mathmatics, and how God''s language was mathmatics. The one thing that Dad tought me was to understand our creator was to understand His language...math (even tough its extremely difficult at times). We both had an emotional moment on our dissucsion of the 1st law..."Energy cannot be created nor destroyed, only transformed". Thank you Dad! I will miss you so much Pop.
One thing that Dad always told me was "go have some fun". So in return, "Dad, go have some fun, and I will see you soon!" I LOVE YOU!
Seth D. Holling (#1 Son)
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Debby Caccioppo posted a condolence
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Forrest was my best friend and I loved him with all my heart. I first met him in the summer of 1974 when we were both preparing to go on LDS missions. We fell in love and left on our missions. During the following two years, things did not work out and we both returned home, married other people and raised wonderful children. Later, in January 2008, he emailed me out of nowhere and we began to reconnect. I flew out when he had his bypass surgery and after that, we began to plan a way we could get be together. I think he did know that his time was short - he went to the Atlanta LDS temple a week before he died and shared some sacred thoughts with me. I am so grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ because I know that I will see him again. He had a wonderful sense of humor and always made me laugh. He was always joking around. He was the kindest person I've ever met and he had an unshakable testimony of the restored gospel. I will miss his influence in my life.
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SKIP W. HOLLING posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
I AM THE OLDEST OF ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS. I REMEMBER WHEN TWIG WAS BORN. I'VE GOT TO SAY THAT I WAS ABLE TO TEACH HIM ALOT OF THINGS. I WAS ALWAYS BETTER THAN HIM IN EVERYTHING BECAUSE I WAS OLDER.
LITTLE DID I KNOW THAT WHEN HE WAS ABOUT 13-14 HE STARTED TO COME UNTO HIS OWN.HE BECAME SO GOOD IN BASEBALL AND BASKETBALL THAT HE WAS PASSING ME UP. THERE CAME A TIME WHEN I KNEW I COULD NOT BEAT HIM--EXCEPT IN HITTING HOME RUNS. HE THEN PASSED ME UP AND I COULD NOT EVEN MATCH HIM IN BASEBALL NOR BASKETBALL. HIS SPORTS TALENTS WERE BECOMING UNREAL. AND HE COULD RIDE A UNICYCLE REALLY GOOD AND WAS IN PARADES WITH IT AND HIS FRIEND.
TWIG HAD FRIENDS ALL OVER L.A.--SEMI VALLEY--MONROVIA ETC. FROM RICK BIRD TO HIS COUSIN STERLING MANN.
AS OF THIS MOMENT THERE ARE ALOT OF PEOPLE THAT DO NOT KNOW HE HAS PASSED AWAY.
TWIG AND I TALKED AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 2 WEEKS SOMETIMES MORE. THE PHONE CALLS LASTED AT LEAST 1-2 HOURS. WE WOULD CATCH UP ON OUR KIDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. THEN IT WAS ALWAYS TURNED TO THE BOOK OF MORMON.
WE ALSO TALKED ABOUT DEATH..HE KNEW THAQT HIS TIME WAQS GOING TO BE SHORT BECAUSE OF HIS BY-PASS. HE DID THINK THAT HE WOULD LAST ALOT LONGER BUT OF COURSE IT WAS NOT TO BE.
WHEN HE LEFT THIS WORLD HE WAS GONE IN A BLINK OF AN EYE. LITERALLY.
THE PLANS HE AND I HAD FOR NEXT YEAR WILL NEVER COME ABOUT. HOWEVER, I AM GLAD HE LEFT THIS LIFE SO QUICK...NOW I DO NOT HAVE TO SHARE MY MATCH BOX CARS WITH HIM NOR MY CRACKER JACKS-------I MISS HIM SO MUCH.
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Adam S. Holling (Little Brother) posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
There are so many words I can say that I could literally write a novel about my brother Forrest (Twig) regardign our shared brotherhood. At this moment, I will share the most important words he taught me in how to live life. These words are those he lived by, word I''ve adopted from him directly into my life. I dare say, these words will be as accurate to his true person as I can only hope they are to mine.
The words are:
"Be Bold, Be Thankful... Be Quiet, Be Original... Be Spontaneous, Be Punctual... Be A Clown, Be A Star... Be Young, Be Loving... Be Crazy, Be Loud, Be Random... Be Adorable, Be Unique... Be Daring, Be Obnoxious... Be -if nothing else, YOURSELF!"
Anyone and everyone that knew Forrest, will understand perfectly and can probably hear his voice, saying these words to you! He lived by them, preached them and gave us all the complete understanding of each of those words.
I will miss my brother deeply, I''ve cried greatly over this loss (as I know many people have as they have learn of his passing). This man, Forrest, my big brother impacted every member of his family is ways and at a depth that words can not completely describe. His soul impacted every person he touched and met throughout his life. If there are wings given to any Angel... He surely is looking down upon all of us, with his giant, huge, beautiful silk white wings extended fully to hug us all. It''s as simple as that!
I love you Forrest and I''m so greatful to have been in your presence in this life and that you and I have taken the time to speak and express our love for one another face to face, over the phone and through our Mother!
I take much pride being an uncle to all my nieces and nephews. That said... I''ll close this writing by saying... I love you all, everyone in my family and all of us need to push on and carry on the legacy of our Brother Forrest that he left with each of us. Eternal Love!
Uncle Adam (yes, I''m a mess typing all of this) it is as pure as it gets!
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Melvin Dale Holling posted a condolence
Saturday, August 6, 2011
I was fortunate enough to have had a long telepone conversation with Forrest the day before he left us. His untimely departure has left a giant hole in my life. We were very close friends together, especially when he was but just a little preteen boy. I recall taking him with me many times to the Alhambra High School Wood shop class to work on projects together. Once we made a large wood paddle which he used to paddle tennis balls against the concrete gymnasium wall. He had a large steady supply of lost tennis balls because the technology parking lot was next to the tennis courts. Several years ago I gave him that wood paddle, which he tenderly packed in his luggage so his family should, with a bit of luck find in his belongings. I hope they cherish that paddle as he and I did so many years ago. Often when it was almost time to go home Twiggy Boy, on his own initiative, always had the shop floor swept clean and had all tools returned to the tool cabinet when time to depart... (I didn't take him with me to school to just use as my "clean-up-boy"... We both enjoyed very much just being together.)
When I lived in his parents' home, after my mission and college, I was fortunate to have been called on a Stake Mission. Forrest recently reminded me about using him as a pretend investigator while I practiced giving him the missionary lessons on the flannel board. Years later he pointed out to me that he never forgot those lessons I presented to him when he was only eight years old.
Young Forrest had a standard answer he would always give to me if I asked him if he wanted to do something. For example, if I asked him if he wanted to go get an ice cream cone, he would reply "Oooooohhhhh I guess so". Typically one would imagine a young boy would say "Yea..great, when do we go?" But he would always answer with the same expression. Once I asked him if he wanted to go to Disneyland. He replied after a little hesitation, "Oooohhh....I guess so"... And so when the Lord came to him this week and told him it was time for him to return to the Lord's Heavenly Sky, I hope he hesitated for a moment or two considering all of us who loved him so and would really greave over his loss, he answered "Ohhhhhooooooo I guess so".
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Shirley McLard Holling-Johnson posted a condolence
Friday, August 5, 2011
I met Forrest when he was fourteen and I was twenty-three. I met him because his dad, Glenn, and I were becoming acquainted. When Forrest was eighteen he confirmed me a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. His brother, Skip, had baptized me. What a lovely experience that was and the experience remains precious in my memory. That happened January 11, 1974. Glenn, Forrest's dad, and I married on July 16, 1974. Shortly after we married, Forrest left on his mission to North Carolina. Upon completion of his mission, Forrest married. A very fond memory I have of Forrest is that he was the first Holling man to see my son, Ben. I gave birth to Ben in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Glenn could not stay long enough to be with me when Ben was born because he had to get back to California to work. Nonetheless, when Forrest was bringing his young, soon- to- be bride's car and belongings from Cherokee, N.C. to Arcadia, Ca., Forrest went way out of his way to find me and his brand new little brother at my parent's farm in Jackson, Missouri. My parents were so delighted to meet him and pleased that he made that extra effort to see us. Another thoughtful memory about Forrest is that when my dad died he sent flowers and condolences. Family is important to Forrest. Family here and family on the other side where he is now. Genealogy became a theme in his life......always making familial connections. I did not have enough personal communication with Forrest and his family throughout the years, but I know that his love and committment are evident through the children he and Judy have raised. May we remember his dedication, his love and his strength in his committment to his family and to the gospel.
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Joan Cass LeBlanc posted a condolence
Friday, August 5, 2011
Please accept my condolences at the passing of Forrest, or Twig as we knew him in Monrovia in his early days. He was a true inspiration to me as he prepared for his mission, and I am sure he has continued with his inspiring ways throughout his life. He was well raised and I feel sure he raised his family to also be good people. Love and prayers to you all.
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Katie D. Curtis posted a condolence
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Forrest serviced our pediatric clinics in Hendersonville and Brevard. He would always go the extra distance to make sure our sick children had everything they needed whether they had the financial means or not. He worked selflessly after hours and weekends to meet the needs of our children. He was always extremely professional, however he was genuinely friendly and considerate to all of our staff members at all levels. It would be wonderful if all of our company representatives had the caring and compassion that Forrest had for our patients and his job. He will be sorely missed. Katie Curtis, Administrator, Hendersonville Pediatrics, PA
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Joel Mills posted a condolence
Thursday, August 4, 2011
To the Holling's Family,
I wanted you to know that Forrest was a valuable member of our team at Advanced Home Care. We appreciated Forrest's dedication, passion, and ability to connect with other people. Forrest's experience in the home medical equipment business made him a success and helped our company to grow in Western NC. More than that, Forrest made an impact on all who met him with his ideas, thoughtful banter, and warm smile. We will miss Forrest and want you all to know that his Advanced Home Care family was proud to have him as one of us. We have all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
Joel Mills
CEO
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Dave Nelson posted a condolence
Thursday, August 4, 2011
From the Nelson Family, we extend our condolences and prayers to the Holling Family.
Dave & Sharyn & DJ Nelson
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Maria Warren posted a condolence
Thursday, August 4, 2011
My prayers are with you all. Today I just learned of his passing. I got to speak with Forrest one time while at AHC. I work out of the Charlotte office. He had a wonderful personality. He so fun to speak with. Prayers to you all but know I day you will see him again.
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Cree & Ila Kofford posted a condolence
Thursday, August 4, 2011
We are friends from the Monrovia days (when Forrest was affectionately called Twig) Our love, sympathy and prayers.
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Marcus Holling posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
My brother Forrest taught me how to play baseball and basketball. He spent a lot of time and patience with me when I was very young. I was really never any good at sports but he never gave up on me. He taught me how to listen to others, he taught me a positive life philosophy and most importantly he taught me to display depth and character in everything I do. During my very formative years he basically taught me how to be a good citizen and a good person and provided me the skill-sets into the person I am today. He taught me values, integrity first, service before self and excellence in all that I do. For that I will always be grateful. Who could ask for anything better than that. Thank you Forrest. Love your brother Marcus.
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Cory Boone posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Familey as a frind of forest and a co worker i am sorry for your loss. Your dad was agreat man and i relly enjoyed working with him. he and i would ussally ride to sales training together. We talked about his relationship with the lord Jesus Christ. so iknow he would not want to be back now. But i am left with a lot from forest, i Learned a great deal from him. on how to buld and keep relationships. I will miss him so much. God bless you in your loss.
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John Hinton posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
May peace be with you all at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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