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HOLDER -- Steven (Steve) Albert Holder passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 20, 2010 after a long battle with a terminal illness. He was 54 years young. Steve was born to Wayne and Elaine Holder in Clovis, CA on December 14, 1955. He graduated from Herbert Hoover High School in Fresno, CA in 1974. Always mechanically gifted, he received his Bachelor of Sciences degree in Industrial Technology from CalPoly State University in San Luis Obispo, CA. in 1989. Steve was a notorious jokester and punster. Not only was he known as Mr. Crude, but also Mr. Fix Anything; always willing to help. As an avid outdoorsman Steve loved to hike and camp with his family and friends. His greatest passion was cycling and as a competitive cyclist Steve rode in numerous races. He also enjoyed mountain biking and long distance rides with friends. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Wayne B. Holder and survived by his mother Elaine E. Holder of San Luis Obispo, CA. He is also survived by his wife of over 20 years Norma Holder; daughter Kambre Holder, Aaron Havens and Joanna Havens Bennett whom he raised; son-in-law Joshua Bennett; two beautiful granddaughters Berkley and Sawyer Bennett; his brother Wayne Holder Jr.; sister Elaine Holder Zieroth and husband Steven; sister Linda Holder Friesen and husband Don; niece Joel O'Connell, husband Karl and daughter Brianna; and many cherished friends. The family gives their heartfelt thanks to the many caregivers and staff of Odyssey Healthcare Hospice and Willow Wood. There will be no funeral service, but a memorial service will be held in approximately one month. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico at 5840 Office Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 or at www.rrfb.org.
        Published on: Mon May 24, 2010