Kathlyn Hilda O’Leary Holm died December 23 at the age of 88. Kathlyn was born November 14, 1927 in Milford, Utah to Hilda Christensen and Fred William O’Leary. She graduated from Milford High School. She married James Victor Holm and together they had four sons. Most of their married life was spent in Salt Lake City. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She kept up with family members using Facebook. She had a great sense of humor. Her passions included oil painting, gardening, reading, and word puzzles. She delighted in driving through the desert areas near her home. She served in the D.U.P., PTA and the LDS church. She loved having her hair and nails done. In her later years she loved to go to lunch with her lady friends. She enjoyed eating chicken sandwiches, McNuggets, Chinese buffet, ice cream and chocolate. Kathlyn saw the best in people and if she saw negative in others she would not speak of it. She was truly a special woman and will be greatly missed. Survived by sons Terry V. Holm (Claudia), Bert Holm (Reva) and Guy O. Holm (Nancy) and sister Vanda Eversole (Gene) and many beloved nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 30th at 12:00 p.m. at the LDS 6th Ward Chapel (81 Church St, Grantsville), with visitation from 10:00 to 11:30 prior to services. Interment will follow at Elysian Burial Gardens (1075 E 4580 S, Salt Lake City). Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial, 435-277-0050.
