Troy Allan Holeman Obituary (2023)

Troy Holeman lost his battle with brain cancer on November 9, 2023, at Cottage in the Meadow in Yakima, WA. Troy was born in Yakima on October 18th, 1970. He is survived by his mother, Candace Wilson, his brother Shane Holeman (Olivia), niece Sara, nephew Liam, his Uncle Rob Ketzenerg, his Uncle Harvey Darymple (Sue), his Great-Aunt Diane Sauve, and Aunts, Uncles and Cousins who loved him dearly. He is also survived by his loving girlfriend, Ambra Simpson. He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Holeman, his Aunt Glenda Ketzenberg, his Uncle Stanley Holeman, and his grandparents Ken Holeman, Mildred Knox and Harvey and Colleen Delrymple. Troy attended Roosevelt Elementary in Yakima and Tyee Junior High and graduated from Newport High School in Bellevue, WA. He graduated from Renton Vo-Tech specializing in auto mechanics. Troy excelled in auto mechanics and worked in the industry for decades. He was known for his expertise and his honest and ethical business practices. Clients followed Troy wherever he worked. In his forties, Troy followed his heart and made a big career change. He felt called to care for developmentally delayed adults and the elderly. Troy's clients loved him immensely but, honestly, not as much as he loved them. Troy always said he was a Jack of All Trades but a Master of None. He had many hobbies he and was good at them all. Cooking and specialty soapmaking are just a couple of things he was known for. Troy loved Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jeopardy and The Rat Pack. His family and friends will remember Troy as the guy who always fought for the underdog, had a huge kind and generous heart and the wonderful way he treated people he loved. He will be forever in our hearts. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 11:00am at Brookside Funeral Home (500 W. Prospect, Moxee, WA 98936). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cottage in the Meadow and send in care of Brookside Funeral Home (PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936) who is caring for the family. Memorial Service Brookside Funeral Home Wednesday, December 13, 2023 11:00 AM 500 W Prospect Moxee, WA 98936