Cowlitz County WA Archives Obituaries.....Holmberg, Derek Randall November 25, 2005 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/wa/wafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: P. J. Stepp steppmom5@hotmail.com April 9, 2006, 6:52 pm Published in The Daily News on 12/2/2005. Derek Randall Holmberg, 16, of Longview, Washington passed in his sleep on November 25th, 2005. He was born in Anchorage, Alaska on January 6, 1989, residing in his father's hometown of Sandpoint, Alaska, as a self-employed commercial fisherman. He lived there for 3 years, then moved to Winlock, Washington and lived currently in Longview, Washington. Derek spent many hours with his mom watching WWE. His dad was teaching him to drive so they spent a lot of time on the road. Derek loved music; his favorite band was Metallica. Family was very important to Derek. His family is mostly from Washington State and Alaska. He is survived by his parents, Sheryl and Randy Holmberg, his grandparents, Mary and John Holmberg, many aunts, uncles, cousins that he kept in contact with. Derek was preceded in death by his grandparents, Betty Morgan and Justin Mathis. Derek will be truly missed by everyone in his family. We were very lucky to have had the 16 years with such a kind and loving young man. A service will be at Christian Fellowship of Winlock, 630 Cemetary Rd. Saturday, December 3rd, 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Terry Sundberg officiating. A graveside service will follow at Winlock Cemetery. Cattermole Funeral Home in Winlock is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guest book at www.tdn.com/obits Additional Comments: The Daily News, Longview, WA www.tdn.com File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/wa/cowlitz/obits/h/holmberg172gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/wafiles/ File size: 2.0 Kb