Bud Holt

Bud Holt, age 81, formerly of Canadian Lakes and Sterling Heights, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Village Manor of Howell. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Kaye; his two children: Krystine (Bob) Magid, and Jon (Kim) Holt; his five grandchildren: Jennah, Kendra (Seth), Lindsay, Chloe, and Eric; his sister, Johanne McIvor; and his two nephews: Matthew (Jennifer; grandniece Rachel) and Edward McIvor.

Bud was born August 11, 1940, in Detroit, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Harlan and Paula (Coit) Holt. He attended Eastern Michigan University, where he eventually graduated with his master’s degree in education in 1963. It was during his time at Eastern Michigan University that he met Kaye Monarch, and it was love at first sight! They began dating, and they were married in 1963, sharing almost sixty wonderful years together. Bud worked as an elementary school teacher for East Detroit Schools and VanDyke Public Schools for many years until his retirement. He loved classic cars, camping with friends, geography, and learning new languages; especially Spanish! For twenty years, Bud worked as security personnel for the New York Yankees during their spring training. He greatly enjoyed his time with the baseball team and was proud of the memories he made. In his free time, Bud loved traveling, being a 4th-degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and spending time with his loving family. He was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed!

Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Harlan, Sr., and Paula.

In accordance with Bud’s wishes, cremation will take place. A Memorial Service will take place at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Road, Highland, 48356. Bud’s family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 12:00 pm until the time of service at 2:00 pm. Deacon Dave Piggot will officiate.

In lieu of flowers and to honor Bud’s love for education and animals, please consider donating to one of these organizations: Donate For The Future of Education – The MEEMIC Foundation, https://www.meemic.com/the-meemic-foundation/donate-to-the-meemic-foundation.aspx or Michigan Humane Society-Livingston, https://www.michiganhumane.org/donatenow/?sl_tc=zotabox.