HOLDEN, Caryl Bailey

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ June 22, 2009 Caryl Bailey Holden, 96, died Thursday, June 18, 2009, at his home in Heber. He was born Feb. 23, 1913, in Rochester, N.Y., the son of the late Arthur Caryl and Annie Jean (Fletcher) Holden. His sister, Katharine H. Deiley, preceded him in death. He attended Iowa State College, where he met Zilpha Ethleen Davis. They were married Sept. 13, 1936. They had two sons, David A. Holden and William C. Holden. Caryl was employed by the American Can Company in Illinois. In December 1943, the family moved to Tucson where he was associated with Consolidated Vutee Aircraft until World War II ended. Following that, he was with English Butane until 1951 and joined the Hughes Aircraft Missile Division. He retired from Hughes Aircraft in 1972 and moved to Prescott. In 1978 he and his wife moved to Heber, where he had since resided. In addition to his sister and parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Zilpha Holden (October 1998) and his oldest son, David Holden, just 11 days later. This quiet, humble and kind gentleman is survived by one son, William C. (Carol Sue) Holden of Heber; five grandchildren, Kimberly Buck, Leanna Morris, Deanne Baum, Martin Holden and Maura Holden; and 10 great-grandchildren. In keeping with his wishes, private family services will be held. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book, visit www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com.