John Holup Jr. Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Holup Jr. (Moscow, Idaho), who passed away on December 14, 2020, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Veronica and John Sr.; his wife Sara; his daughters, Jill (Tod) and Joan (Thomas); his grandsons, Riley and Trey; and his siblings, Bob Holup and Rosemary Tammarine. He was also cherished by daughters and sons-in-law, and his grandsons.

If you would like to honor him with a donation, two of the organizations he supported were Sojourners' Alliance and the Latah Recovery Center; or choose one that makes you think of John.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Short's Funeral Chapel

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January 2, 2021

Zong Tian wrote a sympathy message

“John, American Grandpa of our two daughters, will be remembered forever as the kindest, happy always, energetic, humorous, loving human being. He lived fully for 85 years on earth, wasting not a single moment. He set all of us a good example how to live our lives. Rest In Peace! Tian and family!”

December 23, 2020

Scott R Baillie wrote a sympathy message

“I am deeply sadden to hear of John's passing. He had a significant impact in my life and in my career. He was like my compass in many ways. A great man, a great teacher and a great friend. I thank God our paths crossed. My sympathies to the family. My heart and prayers are with you. Scott R. Baillie”