Meredith Ann (Wulf) Holgersen, 86, of Seward, AK passed away on February 8th, 2021 at 2:55am at The Providence Seward Mountain Haven Care Facility.
Meredith “Suz” was born on April 13th, 1934 to John “Jack” and Esther (Strandlund) Wulf in Froid, Montana. She was the 9th of 10 children. She graduated from High School in 1953 and later earned her Nursing degree in 1958. She was married to Gordon Holgersen for over 50 years. After she married, Meredith lived in Tripoli, Libya for 3 years, Texas for over 40 years, Montana for 10, and spent her final years in Alaska. Meredith held her family together like the pieces in the quilts that she loved to make. At age 29 she made her choice to serve the Lord and kept true to that choice throughout her life.
Meredith was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Esther Wulf, her husband, Gordon Holgersen, her brothers Homer and Farrell “Fritz”, her sisters, Winifred James, Joan Knudtson, Beverly Knick, Marcy White, infant sister Priscilla Fern, and her grandson Derek Hunter Holgersen. She is survived by her sister Roma Portra of Arcadia, FL, her brother Gordon Wulf of Waco, Ky and her 5 children, Jocelyn (Don) Sullivan of Wasilla, AK, Hodgie (Terry) Holgersen of Chesapeake, VA, Bonnie (Kelly) Cable of Thornton, CO, Don Holgersen of Arlington, TX and Gail (Kevin) Headrick of Leon, IA. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Joan Leinwand says
Meredith was a wonderful lady. I enjoyed her spiritualism, independence, knowledge, and dedication to her husband while he was in our nursing home in MT.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
Meredith was one of a kind and we all loved her. She had great stories to tell and she loved having meetings in her home, a very big part of her love of God and her Savior. She fought a good fight and finished faithful. May all of her friends and family be comforted in knowing this.
Bev Prine says
Aunt Meredith “Suz” ~ I remember her sweet smile, hugs and visits. She loved the Lord and looked forward to the eternal promise. She loved her family well. She’s my Dad’s baby sister and I’m going to miss her. Much love to all.
Richard Wulf says
Aunt Meredith kept all of her siblings, as well as the next generation(s), connected. Hebrews 13:16. She manifested the love of God in many ways, among them, as a communicator and unifier. She loved us all with eternal love. We give thanks for her.
Mark and Michelle Behlmaier says
Thankful for times like these to reflect on a life ‘ ‘care’-‘full’-y’ lived. Appreciate that she be-lieved and now is re-lieved. May the comfort of Gods wonderful presence be yours. Love, The Behlmaier Family
Randy & Debbie (Jacobsen) Mayer says
Thinking of you all with fond memories…
Sharon Borla says
Jocelyn and family,
I am so sorry to see this. Meredith was one of my all-time favorite clients and became a wonderful friend. I will never forget her. She loved life, her family, her home, her heritage, and her Lord. May she rest in eternal peace with her beloved Gordon. I am in Arizona so will not be able to attend her service in person and for that I am very sorry.
David Goss says
Psa_116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
Our thoughts are with Bonnie and Kelly…and the rest of the family.
David Goss
Debbie Anderson says
I’m so sorry to hear of Meredith’s passing. I remember Gordon when I worked in the nursing home. Meredith would come in a lot to spend time with him. She was a very sweet woman and I know she will be missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheri and Joe Clair says
Dearest Bonnie your precious mother was beautiful and I see you in her pretty face. I wish I could of met your mom. You were with me when my beautiful son Nathan died and you did so much to comfort me. I wish I could be there with you now. You are continually in my thoughts and prayers and I trust the one who can be with you now. I’m thankful for the wonderful faith you have in Jesus. He is our strength and perfect peace. I love you so much. Sheri and Joe.
Debbie and Ray Miles says
May God be with the entire family during this time. Aunt Meredith was always fun to be around, as you never knew what would happen next.
Linda & Al Quezada & Family says
Remembering the good times we had with Aunt Meredith. She was always a joy to be around. We are praying for the family to find comfort in the Lord. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Diane Thorburn says
Meredith and Gordan were so good to Jim and me when we moved from MN to TX. They became our TX parents. When our oldest daughter Shanda was born Meredith stayed in the hospital with me over night. She was a real comfort knowing she was a RN. Shanda knew them as her TX grandparents.
Luanne and Gordon says
Thank you for your faithful life, and sharing in Meredith’s service. Very special, as we in Kentucky couldn’t be there. Comfort to the family and those of us who knew Meredith well with love.
Rhonda Nichols says
Merideth and Gordon we’re very kind to me. I stayed with them in the late 1980’s when I first moved to Texas. I was thrilled to see her again at Elizabeth convention a few years ago. She was a grand lady. I’m thankful for the way she touched my life. My heart goes out to her family.
Angie Long says
Hello… It’s Roma I remember as she came to our gospel mtgs. In Froid many years ago. I wonder where she is now? I see her name listed. She was a sister. This is Angie Long. My phone #
Is 509-385-7180 in case you would like to call me, Roma.
I’ve wondered for a long time how you are & where you are. With love, Angie
Heather Littau says
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” So thankful for the encouragement of Meredith’s faithful life and love for the things that matter.
Leona Henke says
Meredith was a special friend in high school. She was always happy. We kept in touch. Lots of hr phone calls. Went to one family reunion west of Kalispell,Mt. So glad for her faithful life and faithful finish.
Joyce Luster says
I don’t know if any of Meredith’s family will get this or know my sister (Sue Evelyn Miller), much less me, but I wanted to share my memory of Meredith. I came across a Christmas letter from her in 2009, and recalled knowing her through my sister. I think my sister’s husband, Harold Miller, worked with Gordon, in the geophysical area, either in Dallas or Houston, but I’m not sure about that. Meredith made a lovely pillow for me on the occasion of my husband and my 50th anniversary, almost 20 years ago (yes, we have been married 70 years come June, 2022). It was such a nice gesture, and I loved Meredith’s personality. I didn’t know what happened to her, so did some research on the computer. Sorry to hear about her passing–she was one year older than I. My sister, Sue Evelyn, passed away in 2017 at , I believe, 92. Harold passed away in 2012. I just wanted to share y memory of her with the family. Joyce Luster, Farmers Branch, TX
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