the Obituary of John Donald Holleman

John Donald Holleman
20 Apr 1940 – 19 Feb 2024

Longtime Yreka resident John Donald Holleman passed away on February 19, 2024 at Madrone Hospice in Yreka. He was 83 years old.

John was born on April 20, 1940 in El Paso, Texas. On July 13, 1959 John married Jerilyn Misuraca. The family moved to Yreka in 1973, where they have lived since. John owned and operated H&H towing and gas station for many years. He then worked as a maintenance technician at Gold Street School until retirement. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, being outdoors and fixing just about anything.

John is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jerilyn; his children, Jim and Jeff Holleman, and Julie Widergren; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, John Holleman Jr. and Joe Holleman.

A celebration of life will be held for John on April, 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM at the Yreka Elks Lodge.

source: Girdner Funeral Chapel

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