Margie "Lynette" Holmes

Margie Lynette Holmes nee Hay, 81, known as Lynette, passed away on April 19, 2024, at the age of 81, surrounded by loved ones in Pueblo West, CO, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on October 12, 1942 in Billings, MT. Lynette was the oldest of 5 children, and together the whole family built a family cabin at Red Lodge, MT, which was enjoyed by everyone in the family over the years. Lynette pursued higher education at the University of Northern Colorado, and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Art Education. She went on to be a traveling art teacher with Aurora Public Schools in Aurora, CO. In this position she was able to teach every student enrolled in the District. She was a single parent to her daughter, Shae, who was willing to be used as a test subject for all the art projects in her Mom’s lesson plan. On March 15,1980, Lynette married her soul mate and love of her life, Theodore M. “Ted” Holmes, Jr. Ted was a boater and skier, and with Lynette’s love of the mountains, photography and camping, they had 44 wonderful years together. They traveled and lived in many different states around the country, and their favorite was the 12 years they spent in Fernandina Beach, FL. Lynette was an amazing professional artist. She won many awards for her handwoven creations, paintings and quilted fiber art pieces. She could be totally free in her own studio, where she could be found mixing paint, hand-dyeing yarn, threading a loom, or twisting the fringe on a handwoven shawl. Her inspiration always came from her love of nature, wildlife and travel. She took an extensive gallery of photos which she often tried to copy in fabric. Preceded in death by her parents, Forney and Margie Hay, and her baby brother Forney, Jr. Lynette Holmes will be remembered for her kindness, creativity, love of nature, and dedication to her artistic pursuits. Left behind to cherish her memory are her husband and soulmate, Ted Holmes, Jr., daughter Shae Nickerson, son Evan Yurko (Lori), stepsons Todd Holmes(Lisa Shaw), Kevin Holmes (Mandy Lindsey) and Christopher Holmes. Lynette’s legacy lives on through her sister Frances Grigg (Joe), and brothers, Dick Hay (Arla), and Jonathan Hay (Cathy). She was also a proud grandmother to Owen Yurko (Nicole), Evan, Miles, Alexis, Rowan, Tristan, Ewan, Penny, Philip, Olivia, Zachary, Quentin, Lincoln and Tyler. She was a great grandmother to Ralston, Rhodes, Ingram, Miles Jr., Grace, Addie Mae, Faith and Lason. She will also be missed by numerous Aunts, Cousins, Nieces & Nephews in Colorado, Montana and Missouri. . At her request, there will be no formal services.

Margie "Lynette" Holmes

October 12, 1942 - April 19, 2024