Elaine Marie Holder, age 73 of Goodyear, AZ passed away October 6, 2016. She was born September 6, 1943 to George and Louise Krotz in Cedar Rapids, IA. Elaine was a volunteer for voter registration. She lovingly cared for 2 cats, Lovey Dovey and Shadow, and her dog Sandy. She loved being a grandmother and it brought so much joy to her life. Traveling and her family are what she loved most.
She is survived by her daughters, Dawn (Chris) Snitselaar, Monica Pearson; son, Robert Holder; sisters, Patty (Mike) Pence, Marlene (David) Dostal, Mary Henderson; brother, Marvin Krotz; and five grandchildren, Kaley, Dena, Karen, Charles, and Ethan. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marla Jean; and sister-in-law, Nancy Krotz.
A funeral service will be at 4:30 pm, Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ.