Richard Milton Holcomb Jr.

Rick was born on January 5, 1948, in Bluefield, West Virginia, where he grew up and began a life marked by intelligence, curiosity, faith, service, and a deep commitment to the people he loved.

He attended Concord College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and was a proud member of the marching band. He later worked toward a Master of Health Administration degree from the University of Minnesota.

Rick built a successful career in hospital administration, earning recognition as Administrator of the Year. His career took him and his family to communities across the country.

While Rick was proud of his professional accomplishments, his greatest pride came from his family. He loved being a father and grandfather, and the joy his grandchildren brought him was unmistakable.

Rick is survived by his wife, Marilyn Rae Holcomb and his children Robyn Marie Holcomb, Jared Matthew Holcomb, Monica Jo Enz, and Jeremy Michael Enz; his grandchildren, Jaden Holcomb, Miriana Holcomb, Lincoln Holcomb, Dallin Romney, Magdalena Romney, Brayden Enz, David Enz, Rachel Enz, Jacob Enz, and his great-grandchild Alice Enz.

Rick was a man of deep faith and was devoted to his savior Jesus Christ through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He approached his church service with the same commitment he brought to everything important in his life. He served as a Bishop and Stake High Councilman and believed that when you said you would do something, you did it. A commitment from Rick was a commitment in stone.

Those who knew Rick knew an intelligent, meticulous, perceptive, kind, loving, and strong man. He cared deeply about doing what was right and was willing to serve others, even when doing so was difficult or unpopular.

Rick loved music. He loved reading and was, at heart, a lifelong learner. He also enjoyed tinkering, researching, writing, technology, cooking, storytelling, genealogy, and temple work.

His attention to detail was legendary. But behind his serious and meticulous nature was an unexpected sense of humor, a creative spirit, and a man who cared fiercely about his family.

That softer side could often be seen most clearly around his grandchildren. Rick would create new board games out of old, discarded items and then delight in teaching his grandchildren how to play them. The game itself mattered less than the opportunity to teach, create, and watch them enjoy something he had made.

Rick leaves behind a legacy of faith, integrity, curiosity, service, and commitment. He taught by example that your word matters, that learning never has to stop, that service is worth doing well, and that the people you love deserve your very best.

He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family and all whose lives he touched.