November 29, 1963 - September 9, 2024
In loving memory ~
Nancy Anne Holling was born in Sault Ste Marie on November 29, 1963 and passed away on September 9, 2024 in Duncan, British Columbia. She was predeceased by her parents Crawford Stanley Holling and Beverly Joan Holling (Rowley). She is survived by her wife Charity, who lives in the U.S.; stepmother Ilse; brothers Chris (Grace) and Jamie; sisters of the heart Diane, Elaine, and Jeannine; nephews Lucas, Sam, Asher, Evan, and Dawson; and dogs Walter, Sabou, and Georgia.
From a young age she had two passions: hospitality and animals. After finishing high school in Vancouver, she moved to Austria where she earned a two-year hotel and restaurant management diploma. After graduation, she worked for four years with Pan Pacific Hotels in Vancouver and Tokyo. Then, wanting to connect with more social meaning and her love of animals, she enrolled in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the age of 34. After working for two large Veterinary Hospitals in Florida for four years, where she met her wife, Charity, she spent 6 years at Prevost Veterinary Clinic in Duncan.
In 2009, Dr. Holling founded Sitka Veterinary Services to provide in-home treatment for dogs and cats. She wanted to provide a less stressful experience to her patients and clients. She attracted a team of compassionate professionals who will continue with her vision for the company.
Many thanks to Dr. Bains and the nurses and staff at Cowichan District Hospital.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., November 23, 2024 at The HUB at Cowichan Station, 2375 Koksilah Rd, Duncan, BC.
In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Vancouver Island chapter of the national dog rescue non-profit organization Extraordinary Galgos & Podencos. Donations can be made by e-transfer to egpwesterncanada@gmail.com and please include your name and mailing address in the message. Online condolences www.mem.com
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