Husband of Maude Evelyn Freeman Holmquist.
Father of:
Helen Louise Holmquist Myall
Barbara June Holmquist Weymouth
Thomas Edwin Holmquist
Son of Rudolph Carl Holmquist and Selma Christina Allen Holmquist.
Redwood City Tribune
12-2-1974
Rowdy Holmquist Collapses, Dies
Harvey Edwin (Rowdy) Holmquist, member of one of Redwood City's oldest families, former councilman and civic leader, collapsed at his home late Saturday afternoon and was pronounced dead at Sequoia Hospital.
Holmquist, 66, a lifelong resident of Redwood City, had just arrived at his home at 314 Arlington Road, from work at his store, Holmquist Hardware at Main and Stambaugh Streets, He had been to a physician for a checkup Saturday morning and there was no indication of a heart problem.
Holmquist, who in 1952 was named Redwood City's "Outstanding Citizen," was proprietor of a hardware store founded by his father, R. C. Holmquist, in 1895. The younger Holmquist started to work in his father's store after his graduation from Sequoia High School in 1927 and bought the store in 1940.
His father died in 1952 at the age of 79. His mother, Mrs. Selma Holmquist, died in May of this year at the age of 99.
Rowdy Holmquist in his younger days had been employed by the city in the fire, street, engineering and tax departments. While serving for 17 years as a volunteer fireman, he was appointed a battalion chief.
He was appointed to the city council in 1947 and was elected by the largest vote in the 1948 election. He resigned that post in 1950 because of other responsibilities, but while on the council was particularly active in heading a committee to solve drainage problems in Redwood Creek.
He was a member of the original Hospital Study Committee and later was chairman of the Hospital Bond Campaign Committee and chairman of its finance committee, contributing to the final victory at the polls which led to construction of Sequoia Hospital.
During World War II, Holmquist served on the War Price and Ration Board, Selective Service Board 106, and as instructor in first aid for the American Red Cross.
Thousands of Redwood City residents have attended civic or church affairs at which Holmquist donned the chefs apron and worked hours with his own equipment to feed the crowd.
He was past president and member of the Native Sons of the Golden West, Redwood Parlor 66. He had been a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the old Exchange Club, which later became Sequoia Kiwanis Club.
He is survived by his wife, Maude Holmquist, a registered nurse in the office of Dr. Roger Willey; a son, Thomas, of San Carlos; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Myall of Santa Cruz and Mrs. Barbara Weymouth of Fresno; three brothers, Rudolph of Woodside, Harry of Burlingame and Walter of Modesto; two sisters, Mrs. Laurine Crockett of Redwood City and Mrs. Nancy Rytand of Atherton, and seven grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Crippen and Flynn Chapel, 400 Woodside Road, Redwood City. They will be under the auspices of the Native Sons officers. Inurnment will be private.
Father of:
Helen Louise Holmquist Myall
Barbara June Holmquist Weymouth
Thomas Edwin Holmquist
Son of Rudolph Carl Holmquist and Selma Christina Allen Holmquist.
Redwood City Tribune
12-2-1974
Rowdy Holmquist Collapses, Dies
Harvey Edwin (Rowdy) Holmquist, member of one of Redwood City's oldest families, former councilman and civic leader, collapsed at his home late Saturday afternoon and was pronounced dead at Sequoia Hospital.
Holmquist, 66, a lifelong resident of Redwood City, had just arrived at his home at 314 Arlington Road, from work at his store, Holmquist Hardware at Main and Stambaugh Streets, He had been to a physician for a checkup Saturday morning and there was no indication of a heart problem.
Holmquist, who in 1952 was named Redwood City's "Outstanding Citizen," was proprietor of a hardware store founded by his father, R. C. Holmquist, in 1895. The younger Holmquist started to work in his father's store after his graduation from Sequoia High School in 1927 and bought the store in 1940.
His father died in 1952 at the age of 79. His mother, Mrs. Selma Holmquist, died in May of this year at the age of 99.
Rowdy Holmquist in his younger days had been employed by the city in the fire, street, engineering and tax departments. While serving for 17 years as a volunteer fireman, he was appointed a battalion chief.
He was appointed to the city council in 1947 and was elected by the largest vote in the 1948 election. He resigned that post in 1950 because of other responsibilities, but while on the council was particularly active in heading a committee to solve drainage problems in Redwood Creek.
He was a member of the original Hospital Study Committee and later was chairman of the Hospital Bond Campaign Committee and chairman of its finance committee, contributing to the final victory at the polls which led to construction of Sequoia Hospital.
During World War II, Holmquist served on the War Price and Ration Board, Selective Service Board 106, and as instructor in first aid for the American Red Cross.
Thousands of Redwood City residents have attended civic or church affairs at which Holmquist donned the chefs apron and worked hours with his own equipment to feed the crowd.
He was past president and member of the Native Sons of the Golden West, Redwood Parlor 66. He had been a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the old Exchange Club, which later became Sequoia Kiwanis Club.
He is survived by his wife, Maude Holmquist, a registered nurse in the office of Dr. Roger Willey; a son, Thomas, of San Carlos; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Myall of Santa Cruz and Mrs. Barbara Weymouth of Fresno; three brothers, Rudolph of Woodside, Harry of Burlingame and Walter of Modesto; two sisters, Mrs. Laurine Crockett of Redwood City and Mrs. Nancy Rytand of Atherton, and seven grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Crippen and Flynn Chapel, 400 Woodside Road, Redwood City. They will be under the auspices of the Native Sons officers. Inurnment will be private.
Husband of Maude Evelyn Freeman Holmquist.
Father of:
Helen Louise Holmquist Myall
Barbara June Holmquist Weymouth
Thomas Edwin Holmquist
Son of Rudolph Carl Holmquist and Selma Christina Allen Holmquist.
Redwood City Tribune
12-2-1974
Rowdy Holmquist Collapses, Dies
Harvey Edwin (Rowdy) Holmquist, member of one of Redwood City's oldest families, former councilman and civic leader, collapsed at his home late Saturday afternoon and was pronounced dead at Sequoia Hospital.
Holmquist, 66, a lifelong resident of Redwood City, had just arrived at his home at 314 Arlington Road, from work at his store, Holmquist Hardware at Main and Stambaugh Streets, He had been to a physician for a checkup Saturday morning and there was no indication of a heart problem.
Holmquist, who in 1952 was named Redwood City's "Outstanding Citizen," was proprietor of a hardware store founded by his father, R. C. Holmquist, in 1895. The younger Holmquist started to work in his father's store after his graduation from Sequoia High School in 1927 and bought the store in 1940.
His father died in 1952 at the age of 79. His mother, Mrs. Selma Holmquist, died in May of this year at the age of 99.
Rowdy Holmquist in his younger days had been employed by the city in the fire, street, engineering and tax departments. While serving for 17 years as a volunteer fireman, he was appointed a battalion chief.
He was appointed to the city council in 1947 and was elected by the largest vote in the 1948 election. He resigned that post in 1950 because of other responsibilities, but while on the council was particularly active in heading a committee to solve drainage problems in Redwood Creek.
He was a member of the original Hospital Study Committee and later was chairman of the Hospital Bond Campaign Committee and chairman of its finance committee, contributing to the final victory at the polls which led to construction of Sequoia Hospital.
During World War II, Holmquist served on the War Price and Ration Board, Selective Service Board 106, and as instructor in first aid for the American Red Cross.
Thousands of Redwood City residents have attended civic or church affairs at which Holmquist donned the chefs apron and worked hours with his own equipment to feed the crowd.
He was past president and member of the Native Sons of the Golden West, Redwood Parlor 66. He had been a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the old Exchange Club, which later became Sequoia Kiwanis Club.
He is survived by his wife, Maude Holmquist, a registered nurse in the office of Dr. Roger Willey; a son, Thomas, of San Carlos; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Myall of Santa Cruz and Mrs. Barbara Weymouth of Fresno; three brothers, Rudolph of Woodside, Harry of Burlingame and Walter of Modesto; two sisters, Mrs. Laurine Crockett of Redwood City and Mrs. Nancy Rytand of Atherton, and seven grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Crippen and Flynn Chapel, 400 Woodside Road, Redwood City. They will be under the auspices of the Native Sons officers. Inurnment will be private.
Father of:
Helen Louise Holmquist Myall
Barbara June Holmquist Weymouth
Thomas Edwin Holmquist
Son of Rudolph Carl Holmquist and Selma Christina Allen Holmquist.
Redwood City Tribune
12-2-1974
Rowdy Holmquist Collapses, Dies
Harvey Edwin (Rowdy) Holmquist, member of one of Redwood City's oldest families, former councilman and civic leader, collapsed at his home late Saturday afternoon and was pronounced dead at Sequoia Hospital.
Holmquist, 66, a lifelong resident of Redwood City, had just arrived at his home at 314 Arlington Road, from work at his store, Holmquist Hardware at Main and Stambaugh Streets, He had been to a physician for a checkup Saturday morning and there was no indication of a heart problem.
Holmquist, who in 1952 was named Redwood City's "Outstanding Citizen," was proprietor of a hardware store founded by his father, R. C. Holmquist, in 1895. The younger Holmquist started to work in his father's store after his graduation from Sequoia High School in 1927 and bought the store in 1940.
His father died in 1952 at the age of 79. His mother, Mrs. Selma Holmquist, died in May of this year at the age of 99.
Rowdy Holmquist in his younger days had been employed by the city in the fire, street, engineering and tax departments. While serving for 17 years as a volunteer fireman, he was appointed a battalion chief.
He was appointed to the city council in 1947 and was elected by the largest vote in the 1948 election. He resigned that post in 1950 because of other responsibilities, but while on the council was particularly active in heading a committee to solve drainage problems in Redwood Creek.
He was a member of the original Hospital Study Committee and later was chairman of the Hospital Bond Campaign Committee and chairman of its finance committee, contributing to the final victory at the polls which led to construction of Sequoia Hospital.
During World War II, Holmquist served on the War Price and Ration Board, Selective Service Board 106, and as instructor in first aid for the American Red Cross.
Thousands of Redwood City residents have attended civic or church affairs at which Holmquist donned the chefs apron and worked hours with his own equipment to feed the crowd.
He was past president and member of the Native Sons of the Golden West, Redwood Parlor 66. He had been a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the old Exchange Club, which later became Sequoia Kiwanis Club.
He is survived by his wife, Maude Holmquist, a registered nurse in the office of Dr. Roger Willey; a son, Thomas, of San Carlos; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Myall of Santa Cruz and Mrs. Barbara Weymouth of Fresno; three brothers, Rudolph of Woodside, Harry of Burlingame and Walter of Modesto; two sisters, Mrs. Laurine Crockett of Redwood City and Mrs. Nancy Rytand of Atherton, and seven grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Crippen and Flynn Chapel, 400 Woodside Road, Redwood City. They will be under the auspices of the Native Sons officers. Inurnment will be private.
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