February 24, 2021

Al was my best friend in high school. When he joined the service he lost probably 50 or more pounds. He was the one who came into my room in Lincoln IL and told me President Kennedy had just been shot. I have so many good memories of him–only good ones. He also came and visited us in Dallas, and he beat me in several games of Euchre. He was a blessing to me for many years. I did not know he had died until I saw his obit. Once we stayed in Lancaster, but at that time I did not know he lived there! It broke my heart when I found out. I look forward to seeing him on the “other side.” A very good man–and a great friend. 
Dr. Mark Berrier

May 28, 2020

My sympathies go out to Shirley and the Holm family.  Allan and I quickly became friends when we worked together at weddings.  I was “the video guy”, immediately impressed with Allan’s humility, kindness, and attention to detail.  He always wore a jacket and tie, leaving casual dress to the less professional photographers.  He captured moments so well.  My daughter still recalls Allan taking our family photos 20+ years ago, determined that she would NOT be kissing her brothers if she didn’t smile for the camera.  Allan was an amazing artist, and an inspiration to many.
Glenn Burkhart

May 07, 2020

My deepest sympathy to you Shirley and your family. He was a gentleman and one heck of a photographer. Many memories of the class of 1959 at Ottawa High with Alan and all our friends.
Bonnie McGrogan

May 07, 2020

Shirley, we are so sorry to learn of the passing of Allen! He was our favorite photographer and he did such a fabulous job shooting all the fashion shows we were involved in at the mall. We enjoyed having your family as neighbors for years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless all of you- Allen will be missed dearly!
Stacie, Nancy, Leslie, and Joan and Dan Randall

May 07, 2020

Anita and Nate,
I miss your Dad, I loved our chats in Homeview and his sense of humor. His love for Shirley and his family was so real and sincere.  He loved to talk of the grandchildren and beamed as he spoke of another grandchild on the way.  
He was a man of honor and  faced crisis with determination that I admired.  I  wished I had known him in his earlier days.  Watching the service I was filled with sadness and gratitude   I count it a privilege to have learned to know him.   Thank you for sharing his sevice today.
Dorcas E Benner
 
 
 

May 07, 2020

We will share some of Allan’s photos on our VietnamWarHistoryOrg facebook page. Slow hand saltue for Allan. Peace, Keith Goudy. Admin Team for VWHO facebook page. 1970-71 Vietnam Veteran. 
Keith Goudy

May 07, 2020

Enjoyed what time I spent with Allan when we were at DASPO together.  Allan was a wonderful person and excellent photographer.  A part of his legacy is the many photographs he took while with DASPO.  Many are stored at the National Archives.  His photographic contribution to the history of the Vietnam and photography itself is priceless.  RIP my DASPO brother!
Robert C. Lafoon

May 07, 2020

It was a beautiful ceremony for a generous and kind man. 
 
Josh and Michelle Holm

May 07, 2020

Anita and Nate: 
     Your dad was like a second father to me. He always looked out for me, even when I didn’t want him too😊 I will miss the times we spent together sharing and laughing at childhood memories. May he Rest In Peace.
Kate Kendig

May 07, 2020

While family events, regular communication and time together are strained by distance and busy schedules, the bonds remain strong and a central part of the fabric of the extended family, in this case our family, the Harold and Sadie Fosse clan. Thinking of all of you in this time of grieving, but also this time of gratitude for the many and profound ways your husband, dad, brother, grandfather, uncle, nephew and in my case, cousin, touched our lives!  May fond memories sustain all of us !  
Trina Dobberstein

May 07, 2020

My very earliest memories include Allan Holm. Back in the 60s, he worked with my Father at The Fort Monmouth (NJ) signal corps photography school. This was before Allan married Shirley, and he even lived in a room in our house with his cat, Sammy. As far as I my 4 year old mind was concerned, he was related to me. 
In August of 1969, we trekked off as a family to upstate NY, to witness the marriage of Allan, and his delightful Shirley. There was such a crowd of well-wishers, they had to shut down the NY thruway!!! (for the original woodstock festival) Allan and Shirley were made for each other, we love her, as much as we loved him. 
I remember when Allan and Shirley were visiting, at a time we had a house full of friends and family. Allan was in the shower, which happens to be in a bathroom in our living room. (I know… strange.) Somebody dared my sister to sneak in and take all of the towels, and his clothes… so she did! Allan kept up his serenade long after the water turned off. There was no change in his tune, he just kept on singing at the top of his big booming voice. Then he made his grand entrance wrapped up in the shower curtain as if it was something he did everyday.
Allan regaled my Mother and I with the story of the time he had to shoot a large, long and narrow photo that was to appear at the top of a restaurant menu. The shoot took weeks of planning to prepare, with several “food stylists”. (who knew there was such a thing?) Everything had to be perfect, a hundred hamburger buns were provided so the perfect sesame seed pattern could be found. There were chefs with carefully timed meals they had to cook on schedule, everything was on a very strict timetable so that it would all turn out perfect, at exactly the right time. There were many expensive professionals, as well as the food involved. Anybody that knew Allan, knew his sense of humor was legendary. 
Everything was ready, it was time for him to climb the ladder, the staff was ready to breathe a sigh of relief, for having finished a job well done… Allan got to the top of the ladder…. and loudly announced to everyone involved, that the shoot was going to have to wait, he had to leave… to evacuate his bowels, and started back down the ladder. (I think he used different terminology.) 
Naturally, he was only kidding, but he got the reaction he was looking for. Allan was a total professional. I’ve seen him working at a number of weddings, including my own. He was a very talented artist, a good person, and always great fun to be around. 
I visited Allan a few times in the past few years, and spoke with him often on FaceTime. I miss him already, I always will. 
My entire family is grieving over the loss of this wonderful man and our condolences go out to Shirley and the rest of his family. Allan Holm was a true mensch.
Victoria Dam Rose

May 07, 2020

Allan -our next door neighbor for over 40 years-we will forever remember our Sunday evening phone call, “Let’s  go to Ruby Tuesday!”
With many fond memories of your dad.  Love,  Bonnie and John Eshbach

May 06, 2020

Dear Anita & Nate & families.
I was so sorry to read of your father’s passing – a wonderful man.  I truly didn’t realize what an honored photographer he was.  Remember all the good times and he will always be in your  heart and a part of your lives.  Blessings to you all.
Bev Moran

May 06, 2020

On behalf of Allan’s DASPO brothers (Department of the Army Special Photo Office, Pacific Detachment, Ft. Shafter, Hawaii 1964-1967), I wish to express our sincere condolences to Shirley, Anita and Nathan on their loss. Allan was a great photographer and a professional asset to DASPO and the US Army. As a token of our respect and admiration, and in Allan’s memory, the DASPO Combat Photographers Association will be making a donation in his name to the Rick Rein and Kermit Yoho Scholarship Fund at Texas Tech University, named after two of our combat photographers who were killed in action. May everyone’s prayers guide Allan’s soul to our Heavenly Father. May he Rest In Peace.
William D. San Hamel, President
DASPO Combat Photographers Association

May 06, 2020

You did your duty mate. Family must be very proud.  RIP.
Henry Hannigan

May 06, 2020

I had the distinct honor of serving in DASPO with Allan in Vietnam.  Good man. RIP with a slow hand salute.
Michael Baker

May 05, 2020

We were so very sorry to learn of your father’s death. We have so many good memories of him and your mother as our neighbors. He took the photos for most of our children’s wedding’s and always did a fabulous job.
we are so sorry we cannot attend the service, due to this virus, but you will be in our prayers.
 
much love,
John and Joan Troutman
 
 

May 05, 2020

We have many fond memories of our times together especially those early Saturday morning breakfasts. Allan always had a positive outlook.  He will be missed.
Jerry & Barb Sager

May 05, 2020

We will all miss your Dad dearly. We have so many memories of him growing up. We are so sad for you loss. 
Molly Leedy

May 05, 2020

I am so sorry to hear about Allan’s passing. My dad had known him through Armstrong and then I hired him as my wedding photographer years ago. He had a great personality and always had us laughing. I have fond memories of him. May he Rest In Peace.
Amy Mendenhall Nidds

May 05, 2020

Dear Anita and Nate, I have a warm place in my heart for your parents and for you. I enjoyed looking at your Dad’s photos of the family in your Mom’s room, so lovingly taken and appreciated. Please accept my sincere condolences on your father’s death. I will attend his service online, although wishing I could pay my respects to you and your mother in person. May you, your mother and families be comforted and may your father rest in peace. Sincerely, Marianne Kelly

May 05, 2020

I send my sincere sympathy to the family of Alan Holm.  I worked for many years with Alan at Armstrong, and have many fond memories of Alan and the many projects we collaborated on.
Thomas Cook