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In Memory Of

Steven “Radar” Holman, age 71, of Glendive, formerly of Miles City

September 21, 1951 – February 16, 2023

Steven Edward Holman, lovingly known as “Radar”, passed away on February 16, 2023 at the age of 71 at The Eastern Montana Veterans Home in Glendive, Montana.

Steve was born on September 21, 1951, in Bowman, North Dakota, son of Lawrence and Mary Holman. He was the fourth of five children. Steve grew up in Marmarth, North Dakota where he attended grade school. He then graduated from Baker High School in Baker, Montana. Following high school, he joined the Army serving one and a half years in the Vietnam War as a clerk. This task earned him his lifelong nickname of “Radar”, after his look alike Radar O’Reilly character in the TV series MASH. In the short time that he served in the Army he earned the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.

After being honorably discharged from the Army, Steve attended Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana where he earned his bachelor’s degree in education. After graduating from MSU he attended Montana State University-Northern in Havre, Montana where he earned master’s degree. Ironically, he never used either of the degrees. He did return to the school scene as a girls’ volleyball coach at Miles Community College and Custer County District High School in Miles City. He also coached women’s volleyball at Carroll College in Helena, Montana, earning the AVCA NAIA National Women’s Volleyball Coach of the Year award in 1992.

Radar’s passion in life was the game of golf. He was happiest when he was on the golf course. He was a superintendent for various golf courses around the state of Montana. These courses included Valley View Golf Course in Bozeman, Miles City Town and Country Club Golf Course in Miles City, Montana, and Lake Hills Golf Course in Billings. He eventually became part owner at the Lake Hills Golf Course.

Radar is survived by his sister Meridel Gartrell, his brothers Pat (Julie) Holman, Gary (Linda) Holman, Eugene (Debbie) Holman, and many nieces, nephews, and good friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Mary Holman and his brother-in-law Bill Gartrell.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, 2/28/2023 at 11 AM at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A graveside service with military honors will follow at the Eastern Montana State Veterans Service. Condolences can be made to the family at www.stevensonandsons.com.

Service Schedule

Funeral Service

11:00 AM

Tuesday February 28, 2023

Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Interment with Full Military Honors

Following the Funeral Service

Tuesday February 28, 2023

Eastern Montana Veterans State Cemetery

Miles CIty, Montana 59301

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Luncheon

Following Interment

Tuesday February 28, 2023

The Parlor

1806 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Service Schedule

Funeral Service

11:00 AM

Tuesday February 28, 2023

Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

View map

Interment with Full Military Honors

Following the Funeral Service

Tuesday February 28, 2023

Eastern Montana Veterans State Cemetery

Miles CIty, Montana 59301

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Luncheon

Following Interment

Tuesday February 28, 2023

The Parlor

1806 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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  1. Dave Gunderson says

    February 17, 2023 at 9:11 am

    Steve “Radar” may you Rest In Peace. I miss all our times at the Sig Ep house we all had a good time.

  2. Greg Johnston says

    February 17, 2023 at 9:31 am

    Radar you were a great greens keeper and even better guy. You will be missed my friend.

  3. Ted Stein says

    February 17, 2023 at 4:07 pm

    Radar, may you rest in peace and enjoy the golf and volleyball up in heaven! You’ll be missed!

  4. Dan Wolfe says

    February 17, 2023 at 6:33 pm

    Radar, you were one of kind! Rest in Peace, we will miss your stories.

  5. Bill Cloud says

    February 17, 2023 at 6:47 pm

    Radar….what a schock! You will be fondly remembered by your college buddies. What good times we had! I hope they continue for you in heaven. Rest in peace brother.

  6. Jared Bankey says

    February 17, 2023 at 8:29 pm

    Radar…Thanks for your coaching advice. We sure had fun at the Mon Dak in Dickinson that year….even with me having to leave for a short time from the garden to be the eye in the sky for Montana. Had the winning play call. If they only knew. Like you said when coaching comes calling, you gotta answer. Ha. Good times. RIP my friend.

  7. mick durham says

    February 18, 2023 at 11:27 am

    Radar – Rest in peace, my man. Always cherished our friendship throughout the years. Enjoyed seeing you in the PE Complex everyday during our college years, truly a gym rat. You were a man’s man – said it like it was. Love ya.

  8. Shannon Halsey-Holmen says

    February 18, 2023 at 3:08 pm

    Such fond memories of Radar at the Sig Ep house. He was always taking care of us lost freshman. My sympathy to his family.

  9. Steve Simonson says

    February 21, 2023 at 2:18 pm

    Radar was more than a good friend, he was like a brother to me. He was the first golf course superintendent to reach out to me back in 1980. We became lifelong friends through thick and thin. While I watched his health decline, I always took time to listen and reflect on all the good times we shared. I loved playing golf with him and especially when I occasionally bested him on the golf course. I miss you my friend.

  10. Rod & Gail Weeding says

    February 22, 2023 at 4:23 pm

    Our deepest sympathies to all of family.

  11. Randy Rucker says

    February 22, 2023 at 9:02 pm

    Hey Radar, it’s been a while. Sad to see your obit. I have nothing but good memories of you, especially the summer of ’77. Thanks for being a good friend back then. Sorry to lose touch. My condolences to the family.

  12. David Petteys says

    February 24, 2023 at 11:10 am

    Radar was a good friend and teammate for the Feed and Fuel golf as well as the Superintendent for Rivers Bend Golf course in Thompson Falls. RIP my friend.

  13. Tom Stebbins says

    February 26, 2023 at 2:40 pm

    May you be in a better place my friend. Loved by many, including me. Lucky to have known you in college, at the house, playing volleyball, golf and at Jess’s wedding until we meet on the other side, love you Radar!!

  14. Hopper says

    February 26, 2023 at 4:07 pm

    Mezpah my brother!

  15. Pygmy says

    February 27, 2023 at 9:57 pm

    Hey Radar, I’m thinking of some pretty good times in the mid ’70’s being in your red GTO, snarfing Jello at Hannon, living at 615 Cleveland (Sig Ep House), the 1206 house, the white house, Griz’s place, and the covered wagon trailer. I still have that blue Gitane racing bike you gave me when Janet and I were married. I think you were the best 2nd baseman I ever played with, and a very savvy Volleyball coach too. It was fun to watch you lead your Carroll girls in the ’80’s. Spaghetti Casserole!!!, your mom’s recipe was the best!

    I’m sorry that I did not make a trip to see you over the last 10 years or so, now I sure wish I did. It would be great to hear your stories, hear your laughter, and watch your smile again.

    Be well in the afterlife my good friend.
    VD&B, Pygmy

  16. Steve Clark says

    February 28, 2023 at 9:49 am

    Hey Radar, We sure missed you after you left Thompson Falls. We sure had a lot of fun playing for the Feed and Fuel and hanging out. Man could you eat chicken wings! I think half the bone was missing after you were done. Like you used to say, “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing”. Sorry to see you go. My condolences to all of your family and friends. RIP good buddy.

  17. Kent Benjamin says

    March 1, 2023 at 7:04 pm

    Gary Linda and family sorry for your loss. Our condolences.
    The Benjamin’s

  18. Mary Wagner says

    March 4, 2023 at 5:24 pm

    I first met Radar during my college years in Bozeman. Then in the years to follow at different volleyball matches across the state. He always made me smile. So sorry and very sad to hear of his passing. Rest in peace my friend.

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Service Schedule

Funeral Service

11:00 AM

Tuesday February 28, 2023

Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

View map

Interment with Full Military Honors

Following the Funeral Service

Tuesday February 28, 2023

Eastern Montana Veterans State Cemetery

Miles CIty, Montana 59301

View map

Luncheon

Following Interment

Tuesday February 28, 2023

The Parlor

1806 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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