William “Bill” Eugene Holden Jr. was born March 15, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri to William Eugene and Florence Lucille (Smith) Holden.
Bill was a resident of Salem, Oregon for the past 45 years where he worked as a welder for Little Iron Works until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing on lakes and morning coffee with “The Guys.” He was beloved by his family, friends and neighbors.
Bill is survived by his daughters; Kathy (Julio) Huaman, Diane Brown, Brenda Shorey and Patti (Fernando) Clouthier, 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren with another due in August 2019.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ilene Holden and his daughter Marilyn Holden.
Graveside services with military honors will be held on Friday, January 25, 2019 at 11:30 am at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon. Arrangements by Howell Edwards Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors.