Gloria Dee Holtz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Gloria Holtz (Hamer) (LaCasce) of La Verne, California, interment on June 11, 2020 at 11:02 am at Riverside National Cemetery. She will be buried beside her husband, Donald. Gloria passed away on May 28, 2020 at 1:25 pm at her home, after an extended illness, surrounded by her family. She was 83 years old. Gloria was preceded in death by her husbands Donald Wayne Holtz and Russell V Hamer and her sister, Darleen Anders (Mitchell) (LaCasce). She is survived by her children: Donald W Holtz Jr, Laura J Judson (Peters) (Hamer), Catherine V Judson (Spence) (Hamer) and Michael P Hamer. Gloria had 4 children plus her stepson Johnny Knight (Holtz). Gloria had 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Gloria Dee LaCasce was born to Beaulah E and Verne P LaCasce in 1937 in San Bernardino County, California. She was married to Russell V Hamer in 1953. Russell died suddenly in 1964 and Gloria was left to provide for their 3 children. In 1967 she married Donald W Holtz Sr and in 1969 gave birth to Donald W Holtz Jr. The LA Dodgers never had a more loyal fan than Gloria. Like her father, Verne, and her son, Don, she loved the game of baseball. Among other hobbies, not many know that Gloria was also an accomplished trumpet player during her youth. Most can agree her greatest skill was… Peacemaker. Through every trial of life, Gloria was steadfast in her love for our Creator and she trusted in the Lord to see her through every circumstance; She prayed faithfully for others, whether loveable or not. From our childhoods she taught us to forgive, as Christ has forgiven us. Gloria held many jobs over the years; Mom, Pastor’s wife, insurance claims agent, American Rockwell data processor for the space program, beauty salon receptionist, CNA at a nursing home, secretary for Ambassador Christian School, real estate agent, secretary for Association of Christian Schools International, Business owner of a yogurt/sandwich shop and a beauty salon, caregiver for her mother and caregiver for her husband, Donald. Gloria is remembered and loved by multitudes who were forever influenced by her selfless life, acts of kindness and overflowing compassion for people from all walks of life. We each carry her love in our hearts always as we wait to meet again when God wipes away all our tears.

Gloria Dee Holtz

January 25, 1937 - May 28, 2020