Kurt Bradshaw Holmgren

You’ve been gone a year sweetheart; we miss you every minute of every day

Allison still calls “Hi Daddy, Run, run, run..!”. Our hearts are happy knowing you can run now!

Son of Shannon and Richard born January 7, 1952

Brother of Kim (Garff), Karrie (Kerry), Kaye (Greg), Kristin (Mike), and Kollin

Kurt and Becky (Tolman)were married in the Salt Lake Temple February 7, 1975

They are proud parents of Kae (Brad), Josh (Alecia), Jer (Alicia), Shannon (Josh), Stephanie (Brandon), David (Abby) and Allison who was his “Best Buddy” and held his heart

Proud grandparents of Isaak, Mica, Caleb, Abram, Finnley, Makenna, Grace, Brooke, Tyce, Jamison, Jordan, Dawson, Addie, Gentry (Ewan), Gillian, Chaia, McKinley, Dolce, and Rome

He had the BEST smile; it was like Heaven shining when he flashed it

His eyes were bright, piercing, mischievous and kind

His laugh was contagious

He loved music, especially Beethoven’s (9th Symphony), Holst (The Planets), Mannheim Steamroller and Mason Williams’ Classical Gas, also Bread, Chicago and Moody Blues

He played the trombone in high school and with Mormon Youth Symphony

He had the voice of an angel; we held our breath when he sang

Kurt was an Eagle Scout

He moved with grace, he enjoyed, baseball as a switch hitter and pitcher, basketball, water and snow skiing, tennis, GOLF

He was really, really, REALLY SMART, VERY SMART (yes, he was proudly a left-handed Nerd!)

He was a Journeyman Electrician and taught his three sons the trade

During high school he worked in the computer lab at University of Utah which paved the way for his programming skills as a Systems and Controls Engineer

He designed, created and built machines that did intricate tasks (one of which was patented)

He knew how things worked, he just knew

He understood the cosmos, He was an observer, a thinker of deep thoughts

He could see things that other’s missed or couldn’t see

He knew the answers to any question… and tried to explain it so anyone could understand

We now have so many unanswered questions…

He learned construction from his dad at an early age

He skillfully built two beautiful, amazing homes

He was especially happy when working along side his children, whether it was a scout project, pouring cement, laying sod, installing the electricity in a new home building a dining room table or sharing

He found great joy in cutting wood and had fun collecting woodworking tools and gadgets

He created masterpiece tables, he designed chairs and beds, his ideas were endless

He honored his priesthood, enjoyed boy scouting, missionary work and ward clerking

He loved the genealogical hunt and the rewarding temple work

He was proud of his heritage and pioneer ancestry

He was a prolific reader, a veritable encyclopedia of all things Tolkien, Isaac Asimov, Terry Brooks, Star Trek, Star Wars, Dune, Tom Clancy and Orson Scott Card

Kurt was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, served a mission to Kansas Missouri, studied the scriptures intently and knew his Savior Jesus Christ

Kurt loved nature. Backpacking in Coyote Gulch, the Wind Rivers, fishing especially at Lake Powell. He absolutely loved our family trips to Lake Powell. So many stories! His Dutch oven creations were divine!

Kurt loved his family; he had the biggest heart he gave generously with no thought of himself, he taught his children honesty and kindness and the value of hard work. He cherished spending time together and he adored his grandchildren.

His last golf trip brought the biggest smile, and he burst with pride as he watched his kids perfect their swings.

We love you and miss you always.

Our gratitude to all those at MD Anderson (Banner Gateway) and Hospice of the Valley, you heard him and helped him and laughed and cried with us all, thank you!!!

“Sorry Beck, I’m jumping ship”

November 18, 2023