Mac Donald Holding Obituary (1930 - 2011)

Mac passed away December 29, 2011 due to complications from a stroke. Mac was born June 8, 1930 in Hyde Park, Utah to Mark and Alice Holding. He had one sister, Janet. He grew up in the Salt Lake area and married Marjorie Brimley. They were married for over 50 years. They raised their family in Utah—Price and Ogden areas. He was a member of the LDS Church. Mac loved hunting, fishing, boating, golfing and his dogs. He was a lifetime member of the NRA. He was also crazy about cars. We joked as his children because we never knew when dad was going to come home with a new vehicle. He worked for Utah Power and Light for 25 years as a welder, plant supervisor and plant manager. He also worked for General Electric as a field engineer installing coal fire and nuclear turbines. He and Mom lived in the Phoenix area. They had a pool and orange trees which they enjoyed very much. Later they moved back to Utah, built a home and enjoyed going out to eat and taking long drives up the canyon. They had many dogs throughout their married life that they loved and spoiled like kids. He is preceded in death by our sweet Mom. They leave a great legacy together: 3 children and their spouses, Ron (Linda), Steve (Marsha), and Shelley (Mark); 15 grandchildren; and 19+ great-grandchildren. We would like to thank all those who cared for Dad in the Hospital and especially all the people at Sunrise of Sandy Assisted Living. Family and friends will gather at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State Street, on Saturday, December 31, 2011 from 12:30-1:45 p.m. Graveside services will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Murray City Cemetery, 5600 So. Vine Street.