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Bradley J. Holtz • 1970 - 2005 Bradley J. Holtz, 35, Minot, died Sunday, November 20, 2005, at a Bismarck hospital following his third kidney transplant. Brad was born on June 21, 1970, in Minot, ND, the son of Richard and Arlyce (Johnson) Holtz. He was reared in Minot and attended Nedrose Elementary School, Central Campus High School and later graduated from Magic City Campus in 1990. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed going to Rice Lake during the summer. He kept very active visiting with his family, friends and his friends at the Trinity Dialysis Unit where he received dialysis for four years. Brad was a friend to everyone. While he was at the hospital for his dialysis, Brad would visit with the other patients and try and cheer them up. He accepted his illness and tried to help others accept theirs. He was a fighter to the end! Brad was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church where he was
confirmed in 1986. Brad was named the 1979 North Dakota Poster
Child for the Upper Midwest Kidney Foundation. He was the recipient
of the Farmers Union Torchbearers Award and was active with the
Norsk Hostfest. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Irving and Dora Johnson and Arthur and Mabel Holtz; and several great aunts and uncles. Funeral Service: Wednesday, November 23, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot Friends may sign a register book on Tuesday, November 22, 2005, from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot. A private family interment will take place at Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot. Officiant: Rev. Janet Hernes-Mathistad Music: Boyd Hanson, vocalist to offer Honorary Bearers: All of Brad's family and friends
who have loved and shared in his life. |