Evelyn Emma (Sarff) Holm

Evelyn Emma Holm, 96, of Palisade, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at Rivers Edge Assisted Living, Aitkin.  She was born August 8, 1926 to Pierre and Betsey (Tyren) Sarff in the log home in Logan Township.  After graduation, she was employed at the North Central Ag School in Grand Rapids.  Evelyn was united in marriage to George Holm on November 9, 1946.  They lived in Oakland, California.  For a short time, she worked as a seamstress for a private business and followed that career for most of her life. 

Evelyn was a lifetime member (80 years) of Bethel Lutheran Church of Palisade and was also a member of First Lutheran Church of Aitkin.  She was active at Bethel as a Sunday School Teacher, Bible School Teacher, Ladies Aid, Ruth Circle of Bethel of the ULCW Alter Guild and Prayer Shawl Ministry.  Evelyn loved music, especially classical music, knitting, crocheting and sewing.  Evelyn and George and family of 3 boys, David, Merrill and Verne, had a dairy farm in Libby Township.  Later they changed to beef farming.  Evelyn then started working for Butlers Store in Aitkin for 13 years and enjoyed time off for vacation, traveling to many of the National Parks, including Alaska, a lifetime “dream trip” for George and Evelyn.  Family time was very important and they enjoyed the hunting cabin with all the family and friends.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, George; her parents; son, David in 2007; grandson, Chris in 2021; sisters, Irma and Doris.

Evelyn is survived by sons, Merrill (special friend Darlene) and Verne (Trudy); grandsons, Eric, Jamie and Jeremy; 9 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, August 11, from 5-7 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM in Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home, Aitkin and will continue Saturday, August 12 from 10 AM until the 11 AM Memorial Service in Bethel Lutheran Church Palisade with Pastor Steven Teff.  Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Palisade.  Full notice to follow.  To sign the guestbook online, go to:  www.srtfuneral.com.  Arrangements are with Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Aitkin.

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