Everett Holmes

  Everett (Bud) HolmesOf Moravia, NY Everertt (Bud) Holmes, 86 of Moravia, NY, and formerly of Thompson, PA, passed away June 27, 2011 at the Barnes Kasson SNF in Susquehanna, PA. He is predeceased by his parents Samuel and Ila (Gelatt) Holmes, brother William Holmes, and sister Betty (Holmes) Gorton, also his first wife Stephanie (Seney) Holmes. He is survived by his loving wife Frances (Weibley) Holmes and his four children, Roxann and Mark Crouch, Joseph and Bonnie Holmes, Sam and Amy Holmes, Robin Holmes and John Krall; three step children, Kim and Bart Reid, Mark Ernst, and Greg Ernst; eleven grandchildren, Tracey Smith, Edward Hartel, Kim Conklin, Nicholas Holmes, Alan Komar, Sarah Holmes, Steven Holmes, Matthew Holmes, Joanna Sanders, Sandra Reid, and Alyssa Ernst; fourteen great grandchildren; and his very special pet dog Daisy. Bud was born in Burnwood and grew up in Ararat, PA. He attended Hobbs Elementary School and was a graduate from Thompson Vocational High School. He joined the Army in May of 1943 and served in the European Theatre where he received the Purple Heart, Silver Star, and Bronze Star; and was then honorably discharged in January 1946. He retired as Post Master from the Thompson Post Office, Thompson, PA, and enjoyed retirement to its fullest by traveling, hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family and friends. Bud was a Life Member of the VFW Post 7127 of Moravia, NY, a member of the American Legion Post 0800 of Gorton, NY; former officer and member of the Thompson Hose Co., Inc. Thompson, PA. The family of Bud has granted his wishes to be sent to Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY, for research. He wanted to keep giving even after his death for educational purposes. The family would like to thank everyone who touched Bud’s heart in a special way to make his ending more memorable. Arrangements made by the Hennessey’s Funeral Home, Susquehanna, PA. Burial will be in the Ararat Cemetery where a memorial service will be established by the family at a later date to be announced.