Gene Karus Holland

Mr. Gene Karus Holland age 86, passed away on November 22, 2014 in Bakersfield, CA. He was born in Pixley CA. on October 2, 1928. Mr. Holland owned Gene Holland Farms and worked in the agricultural field for a total of 56 years.

He was survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Holland, sons, Dan, wife, Maureen Holland of Hilmar, CA.,David Holland, daughters, Diana, husband Randy Timmons, Kathleen, husband Lionel Thomas, Stephanie, husband Rodney Evans all of Bakersfield, CA. Mr. Holland also has 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Mr. Holland was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin F. Holland, Dora S. Raglin Holland, his siblings, Carl Holland, June Holland, Merle Horst, Mary Jo Grindle, Pauline Holland, his in-laws, Bob and Kate Williams and infant daughter Julie Ann.

Services will be held at Delano Mortuary

Pallbearers:

Geoffrey Holland,

Nicholas Holland,

Matthew Holland,

Timothy Vignolo,

Trevor Williams

Gabriel Duran

Michael Silva,

Honorary Pallbearer:

Bridge Evans,

Tyler Vignolo,

Tim Connelly

Professional Organizations: Mr. Holland was on the board of trustees for the Pond Union School District form 1965 thru 1985, Central Valley Almond Association Director from May 1971 thru February 1992, Vice President from July 1979 thru February 1992, United States

Department of Agriculture from January 1,1974 thru January 1, 1975.

Internment will be at North Kern District Cemetery.

Services entrusted to Delano Mortuary