1922
A.
2014
A. William Holdford
December 4, 1922 — September 8, 2014
Youngstown - A. William Holdford, 91, of Youngstown, died September 8, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.
Mr. Holdford was born December 4, 1922 in Youngstown, a son of William and Mary King Holdford.
He was a 1939 Boardman High School graduate. Bill went on to get a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Youngstown University and later his Master's from Westminster College. He started his teaching career at McDonald and Butler School and retired from Volney Rogers, where he taught and coached for 37 years.
Bill also worked at Etna Standard, General Fireproofing, Stambaugh Thompson, and Youngstown City Parks as a park policeman.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during WWII. He was in the 82nd Airborne Division and the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment.
Bill was a member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, softball, ice skating, YSU Athletics, his convertible, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Most of all, he enjoyed being with his wife of 66 years before she passed away.
His wife, Virginia Holdford, whom he married Sept. 11, 1946, died Oct. 28, 2012.
He is survived by one son, William (Millie) Holdford of Hubbard; one daughter, Susan D. (David) Hays of N. Fort Myers, FL; one brother, Arthur (Patricia Liddle) Holdford of Columbus; six grandchildren, Toni Osbourne, Amy (Jerry) Schmall, Michael (Mary Beth) Holdford, Brian (Ashleigh) Holdford, Melissa (Jeffrey) Miller, and Amanda Hays; eight great-grandchildren, Joey, Abby, Kyle, Braden, Matthew, Gavin, Olivia, and Addisyn; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will be gathering at a later date to celebrate his life and share wonderful memories of a well-loved man.
The family requests all gifts take the form of contributions to Easter Seals , Fellows Riverside Gardens, or to donors choice in Bill's memory.
Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com
Mr. Holdford was born December 4, 1922 in Youngstown, a son of William and Mary King Holdford.
He was a 1939 Boardman High School graduate. Bill went on to get a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Youngstown University and later his Master's from Westminster College. He started his teaching career at McDonald and Butler School and retired from Volney Rogers, where he taught and coached for 37 years.
Bill also worked at Etna Standard, General Fireproofing, Stambaugh Thompson, and Youngstown City Parks as a park policeman.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during WWII. He was in the 82nd Airborne Division and the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment.
Bill was a member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, softball, ice skating, YSU Athletics, his convertible, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Most of all, he enjoyed being with his wife of 66 years before she passed away.
His wife, Virginia Holdford, whom he married Sept. 11, 1946, died Oct. 28, 2012.
He is survived by one son, William (Millie) Holdford of Hubbard; one daughter, Susan D. (David) Hays of N. Fort Myers, FL; one brother, Arthur (Patricia Liddle) Holdford of Columbus; six grandchildren, Toni Osbourne, Amy (Jerry) Schmall, Michael (Mary Beth) Holdford, Brian (Ashleigh) Holdford, Melissa (Jeffrey) Miller, and Amanda Hays; eight great-grandchildren, Joey, Abby, Kyle, Braden, Matthew, Gavin, Olivia, and Addisyn; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will be gathering at a later date to celebrate his life and share wonderful memories of a well-loved man.
The family requests all gifts take the form of contributions to Easter Seals , Fellows Riverside Gardens, or to donors choice in Bill's memory.
Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com
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