1925
Benjamin
2011
Benjamin Holstein, Jr.
March 20, 1925 — May 20, 2011
Reverend Benjamin Franklin Holstein, Jr. of Heron Way Farm, Riner, went to be with his Lord on May 20, 2011, surrounded by his loving family.
Benjamin was born in Huntington, WV on March 20, 1925, to the late Benjamin Franklin Holstein, Sr. and Minnie Mae Hundley Holstein. In addition to his parents, Benjamin was preceded in eternal rest by his brother, Calbert Holstein.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Barbara Goodwin Holstein; daughters Sheridan Holstein, Kelly H. Rowe, and husband Wayne of New Bern, NC and Kristen Holstein of the home; step-sons Michael Gordon, Mark Gordon, and Milan Todd Gordon; step-daughter Linda McDaniel and her husband Ted; sisters Betty Jane Stambaugh of Altoona, PA; Mary Ann Burchette and her husband Sam of Roanoke; brother Thomas Holstein and his wife Annie of Lake Mary, FL; special niece Karen Joyce and her husband Kenny of Idaho; and many other loving nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, and step-great grandson.
Benjamin was raised in Altoona, PA where following high school graduation he served honorably in the United States Navy during WWII-Pacific Theatre. Upon returning from the war, he graduated from Morris Harvey College, Charleston, WV receiving a B.S. in Business Administration.
Following his work in business, he entered Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, VA and was ordained a Methodist minister in the United Methodist Church, Virginia Conference in 1969. He served numerous churches while continuing his ministerial studies at Duke University Divinity School.
In 1975, he became assistant administrator of the United Methodist Home, Roanoke, VA. He continued his service to the Lord while serving as Administrator of Meadowbrook Nursing Home and English Meadows Senior Living Community.
He then became part-owner and President/CEO of Wheatland Retirement Communities until his retirement in 2008.
Benjamin was proud of his work with the local Rotary Clubs in implementing the Winning Choices Character Education program for the children of Montgomery County Schools.
Benjamin was a loving husband and father with unconditional devotion to his family and friends. He will remain in all our hearts forever through the lives of those he touched.
There will be a celebration of Benjamin’s life at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Christiansburg at 2:00 p.m. on May 27, 2011. The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm on May 27, 2011 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Special thanks to the Carilion Hospice Staff; especially, Sherry Reed, RN.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Riner Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 868 or Riner Fire Department, 4171 Riner Road, Riner, VA 24149.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. – St. John 5:24
Benjamin was born in Huntington, WV on March 20, 1925, to the late Benjamin Franklin Holstein, Sr. and Minnie Mae Hundley Holstein. In addition to his parents, Benjamin was preceded in eternal rest by his brother, Calbert Holstein.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Barbara Goodwin Holstein; daughters Sheridan Holstein, Kelly H. Rowe, and husband Wayne of New Bern, NC and Kristen Holstein of the home; step-sons Michael Gordon, Mark Gordon, and Milan Todd Gordon; step-daughter Linda McDaniel and her husband Ted; sisters Betty Jane Stambaugh of Altoona, PA; Mary Ann Burchette and her husband Sam of Roanoke; brother Thomas Holstein and his wife Annie of Lake Mary, FL; special niece Karen Joyce and her husband Kenny of Idaho; and many other loving nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, and step-great grandson.
Benjamin was raised in Altoona, PA where following high school graduation he served honorably in the United States Navy during WWII-Pacific Theatre. Upon returning from the war, he graduated from Morris Harvey College, Charleston, WV receiving a B.S. in Business Administration.
Following his work in business, he entered Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, VA and was ordained a Methodist minister in the United Methodist Church, Virginia Conference in 1969. He served numerous churches while continuing his ministerial studies at Duke University Divinity School.
In 1975, he became assistant administrator of the United Methodist Home, Roanoke, VA. He continued his service to the Lord while serving as Administrator of Meadowbrook Nursing Home and English Meadows Senior Living Community.
He then became part-owner and President/CEO of Wheatland Retirement Communities until his retirement in 2008.
Benjamin was proud of his work with the local Rotary Clubs in implementing the Winning Choices Character Education program for the children of Montgomery County Schools.
Benjamin was a loving husband and father with unconditional devotion to his family and friends. He will remain in all our hearts forever through the lives of those he touched.
There will be a celebration of Benjamin’s life at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Christiansburg at 2:00 p.m. on May 27, 2011. The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm on May 27, 2011 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Special thanks to the Carilion Hospice Staff; especially, Sherry Reed, RN.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Riner Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 868 or Riner Fire Department, 4171 Riner Road, Riner, VA 24149.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. – St. John 5:24
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