In Memory: Charlotte (Vanebo) Holmes ’40

Charlotte (Vanebo) Holmes ’40 died Jan. 6, 2019, at age 99. Born to immigrant parents, she was raised on the family farm in Gaston, Ore. After graduating from Pacific, she held jobs with the U.S. Employment Office, Oregon legislature, and rail commission. She met and married Charles Holmes, the son of Estonian immigrants, on Aug. 9, 1947. They had three children and lived in Salem, Ore., for most of their lives. They were active members of the First United Methodist Church, Tre Kroner Lodge, and Sons of Norway. She was also active in the America Association of University Women and League of Women Voters. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Charles; and two siblings, John and Katherine Kruger. She is survived by her daughters, Christine Anderson, Ramona Bekey, and Juanita; four grandchildren; and an extended family.