Lura V. Holland

Lura V. Holland, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 following a hemorrhagic stroke, at Polson\'s St. Joseph Medical Center. Despite recent health problems she was still able to travel and had just returned from an extended trip visiting family in both Missouri and Arizona. Born September 29, 1920 in Auxvasse, Missouri to Naomi and Everett Sapp. She was the only one of ten siblings to graduate from high school. She married Harry E. Holland in 1939. In 1940 they purchased the Chester, Montana telephone company. While Harry served in the Marine Corps during World War II, Lura and their first two daughters lived in Missouri. When Harry was discharged they moved to Ronan and purchased Ronan Telephone Company. In 1962 they moved to the west shore of Flathead Lake near Big Arm. Lura was a long-time member of Ronan Methodist Church and more recently, First United Methodist Church of Polson, plus an active past member of Rebekah\'s. A strong sense of patriotism compelled her to participate in the VFW Auxiliary. For pleasure she enjoyed family, friends, community activities, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, Scrabble, game shows, piano, traveling, yard work and watching wildlife. She especially appreciated the beauty of the lake, the islands and Montana sky. Those who knew her were profoundly affected by her inherent good nature and sense of humor. Lura was preceded in death by her husband in 2001 and daughter, Harriett Davenny in 1995. She is surivived by her children: Virginia Lee Beasley of Fulton, Missouri: David Earl Holland of Polson: Lynda (Johnny) Ashcraft of Sahuarita, Arizona: Lynn Ray 'Wish' Holland of Missoula and a brother, O.T. Sapp of Kalispell. She has five grandchildren: Marla Shea, Lisa Riddle, Cathy Condon, Sarah Ward, Chad Ashcraft, Shawn Ashcraft and five great grandchildren. It is with great sadness that we say 'goodbye' to our dear mother, sister, grandmother and aunt. Although we will miss her immensely, we are grateful for her life and the strong sense of faith, compassion and generosity she instilled in us. Memorials may be made to: First United Methodist Church of Polson: Cheerful Hearts at St. Joseph Hospital or a charity of the donor\'s choice.
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