Obituary
Remembering Leona Joyce Hollar
Leona Joyce Hollar peacefully passed away on September 6 at American House Assisted living in Holland, Michigan. She was born on September 30, 1932, the daughter of Leonard and Jennie Serie.
She married Harold Van Slooten, and they had 4 children: Judi, Harold, Paul, and Scott.
Leona worked at Parke-Davis in Holland for many years before retiring and moving to Newaygo. She and Harold, after retiring, spent their winters in Estero, Florida.
After Harold passed away, she married Leonard Hollar, and together they enjoyed summers in Spring Lake and winters in Florida.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold, and her second husband, Leonard; her sons Harold, Paul, and Scott; sister Alberta Dykema; and her step son Terry Hollar.
Surviving are her daughter Judi (Bob); step sister Marilyn Gilman; daughter-in-law, Sandy Van Slooten; daughter-in-law, Peggy Van Slooten; step son Tom (Sue) Hollar; step daughter-in-law Shelley Hollar; grandchildren, Brent (Malinda) Riemersma, Brian (Laurie Moran) Riemersma, Stacey and Tim Van Slooten, Fred Van Slooten, Sarah (Brad) Crumm, Tricia (Jim) Greene, Christina and Rick Van Slooten, Stephanie (Jason) Slingerland, Beth (Chris) Bekins, and David (Anna) Hollar, and many great-grandchildren.
A special thank you to Diane Tabor for so much help and friendship in the last few years.
A private family gathering will take place at a later date. The family would like to thank American House of Holland and Optimal Care Hospice for their wonderful care in her last months. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Optimal Care Hospice or the charity of your choice.
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