Thomas Michael Holt

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Thomas Michael Holt

Thomas Michael Holt was born on August 15, 1941, in Burley, Idaho. He passed away on December 26, 2012, one day after spending a beautiful Christmas evening with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Tom was the oldest of eight children, born to Wilson Thomas Holt and Phyllis Poulsen Holt. Tom spent his primary years in Oakley and Burley, Idaho. He graduated from Burley High School on May 20, 1959. In October of 1961, Thomas was called to the Northern States Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served for two years. He loved serving as an ordinance worker in the Ogden Temple for four years. He enjoyed and was active in genealogy work. After his mission, Tom attended Idaho State College where he studied music. Tom was especially fond of the saxophone and played the baritone in high school, college and for the Elks Lodge. Tom continued to play the saxophone throughout his life and was the main inspiration for three of his grandchildren to follow suit.

Tom served honorably in the United States Army. He was awarded The Commendation Medal by the Secretary of the Army, for his service in the Republic of Vietnam during the period of August 1967 to August 1968.

On September 30, 1969, Tom married his eternal partner, Mary Daisy Anaya, in the Logan Temple. He loved her immensely and cared and nurtured her, until his last breath. Tom is preceded in death by his parents and brother Ronald Clyde "Skip" Holt. He is survived by his wife Daisy and their children: Carrie Lee Lauritzen, Kevin Gayle Hix, (Michelle Hix) Nanette Letitia Hix, Laura Catherine Wood (Chris Wood), Meriska Anaya Holt, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. He is also survived by his siblings: Timothy Wilson (Linda) Holt, LaRayne Holt Morlett, Max Parry (Carol) Holt, Brenda Kae (Don) Olson, Phillip LaMar (Donna) Holt and Adrienne (Mark) Burkhardt.

Dad, you will always be remembered for your strong passion and love for music and family. May you rest peacefully, until we meet again.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 31, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist''s Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. Friends may visit family Monday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Syracuse City Cemetery.