Gary Edward Holsten

BRANDON:

Gary Edward Holsten, age 85, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at Rutland Regional Medical Center.

Gary was born in Point Pleasant, NJ on July 9, 1939. He was the son of Thomas and Josephine (Larsen) Holsten. He grew up in Woodbridge where he received his early education and graduated from Woodbridge High School, class of 1957.  He began his working career as a welder and pipe fitter in New Jersey. He moved with his family to Stockbridge, VT in 1970 and continued working, in his chosen career with Ashline Plumbing and Heating in Randolph. He later worked for the Vermont Department of Forestry and Parks, from which he retired in 2005 following more than 25 years of service. He was an amazing artist and man of many talents. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served with the 82nd. Airborne Division. He was a member of Brandon American Legion Post #55. 

He is survived by his beloved son, Scott Holsten, and daughter-in-law Joyce of Wolcott; his brother, Warren Larsen and sister-in-law Joanne of Woodbridge, NJ; Nieces and nephews Leah and Lena Holsten of Salem, OR, and Lars and Robert Larsen of Woodbridge, NJ. He was predeceased by his loving wife of more than 54 years Enes Holsten. brother, Tim Holsten, and sister-in-law Louella of OR. He also leaves behind life-long best friends, Chuck Clark and the memories of his late friends, Lenny Miller and Bobby Trout. Special thanks to Jeannine and Carrie of Brandon, VT, for their compassionate care.  

The memorial Service “In Celebration of His Life” will take place on April 12, 2025 at 11 AM at the Brandon Congregational Church. Braden Etcheson, of Neighborhood Church will officiate. The graveside committal service and burial with Military Honors will follow, in the family lot at Pine Hill Cemetery. Following the committal service, the family will receive friends, at Brandon American Legion, for a time of remembrance.

Arrangements by Miller & Ketcham of Brandon.