Silas was born on June 23, 1927 in Denison, Iowa to John "Jack" and Ida (Watson) Holst. Silas was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Alice (Dozler) and son, Steven. Silas is survived by his children, Roger (Becky) Holst, Grandview, Missouri, Mary K. (Raymond Jr.) Wessling of Kansas City, Missouri, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, sister, Phyllis Kalskett of Omaha, Nebraska and extended family.
Silas was a Korean War Veteran, having served in the Army as a medical corpsman. Silas was a farmer and worked at IBP in Denison, Iowa. Later the family moved to Kansas City, Missouri where he worked as a rough-in carpenter and had a side business as a roofer. Silas was always willing to pitch in and help his family and friends with any kind of carpenter work, at which he was very good. He loved a good joke and was quite the jokester himself. Silas had many hobbies and interests. These included wood carving, camping, fishing, boating, gardening and riding his bicycle around Longview Lake. He loved the outdoors. When his Alzheimer's started to progress, he was happy to go for short walks by his home or sit in the driveway and visit with his neighbors and friends who would come by.
The family would like to thank the staff of Sunrise of Leawood, for the excellent care they provided to Silas. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity.
