Robert C Holdway

Robert C. Holdway passed away peacefully on November 4, 2021, at Grandview Terrace, Sun City West, AZ. Bob was 92 and was predeceased by his wife, Margaret (“Peg”), to whom he was married for over 64 years. He was born in Wilmington, DE and was the only child of Cecil and Ruth Holdway. After graduating from Central High School in Philadelphia, PA, Bob began what became a 40-year career at Dun & Bradstreet Corp. He started at “D & B” working in the mailroom and retired as management-level specialist in communications. He also proudly served in the PA National Guard.

Bob and Peg raised their 4 sons in New Jersey. In 1987, they retired to Sun City West. Bob’s analytical skills made him an excellent bridge player and he enjoyed the game immensely. He was also an enthusiastic sports fan and followed the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cardinals throughout his retirement years. He was active in the Sun City West Men’s Club and was honored to serve as its president.

Bob will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his partner in recent years Mary Lou Misch; son Robert G. of Chestnut Hill, MA, his wife Elin H. Graydon, and their daughters Alison T. Holdway (and her husband Greg) and Laura H. Montgomery (and her husband Alex); son David W. of Palm Springs, CA and his partner Joann Dombrowski; son Richard D. of Palm Springs, CA and his husband Craig J. Magaw; and son Kenneth W. of Palm Desert, CA, his wife Crista, and his children Cynthia A. (Levy) Canchola (and her husband Cristobal), Michael S. Levy(and his husband Enrique Levy Mendoza), and Matthew W. Holdway. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Anna Sterne of Fort Myers, FL, his nieces Barbara Sterne and Deborah Schrimmer, his former daughter-in-law Debra Holdway, and his great-granddaughters Brooklyn Levy Mendoza and Taylor Canchola.

Gifts in Bob’s memory may be made to the Sun Health Grandview Terrace Employee Fund, 14515 W. Granite Valley Drive, Sun City West, AZ 85375, or to a charity of your choice.