Valaire Crane Holen
<p>Valaire Crane Holen, “Skins”, 45, of Bismarck, ND, by way of Twin Buttes, ND, left his earthly vessel Monday, November 23, 2020. Services will be held at 12:00 PM CST, Friday, November 27, 2020, at Barbot Funeral Home Chapel, Beulah, ND.</p> <p>Valaire was born March 3, 1975, to the late Ellen Cleo Holen and the Late Alonzo Phelan Jr. He was raised in Twin Buttes by his mom and aunts, Bessie and Linda. He attended Head start and elementary school in Twin Buttes. Valaire graduated from Halliday High School in 1993. </p> <p>Throughout his life, Valaire had many jobs. He worked for Twin Buttes Custom Homes, PDR Construction in San Bernadina, CA, for a short while and also delivered underground furniture. (Aka, burial vaults)</p> <p>Valaire loved being outdoors whether he was fishing, hunting or just out enjoying nature. During his life, Valaire enjoyed playing and watching basketball. His favorite NBA player was Michael Jordan. His favorite NFL team was the Denver Broncos even if they were in a “rebuilding year”. Valaire also enjoyed playing pool and throwing horseshoes. He also loved spending time at the Spotted Bear Ranch assisting where needed.</p> <p>During his time in Bismarck, Valaire relied heavily on his good friend and bro, Bobby Joe Fox. Bobby took him to his appointments and helped him do his errands. Bobby even took him fishing even though towards the end he had to carry him.</p> <p>Valaire married Alicia Molinar and from this union they had one son, Lance and two daughters, Erica and Andrea Duran. In February 2020, Valaire welcomed the “Light of his Life”, his granddaughter, Amiyah Holen. Valaire held a special place in his heart for Jada “Lil George Forman” and Mia Vann.</p> <p>Although Valaire lived in Bismarck due to medical reasons, he was always a Twin Buttes boy. All he ever wanted was to move home and be able to enjoy the country.</p> <p>Valaire is survived by his son, Lance; Alicia; daughters, Erica and Andrea Duran; granddaughter, Amiyah Holen; sisters, Vernette Wolf, Vanessa (Trace) Holen, Lisa Furr, Melissa Starr, Karissa (Juan) Diaz-Corral and Garnette Howard; brothers, Hank Starr and Eric Howard; nephews, Jacob Bosley and Devoe Furr; nieces, Hannah (Cody) Bosley-Smith and Chloe Furr; Aunts, Coya (Mickey) Walker and Svea (Louie) Lizor; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren. <br /> Valaire was proceeded in death by his parents, Cleo Holen and Alonzo Phelan Jr.; maternal grandparents, Roy “Swede” and Agnes (Medicine Stone) Holen; uncles, Eugene Sr, Hjalmer Leighton Holen, and Dusty Starr; Aunts, Linda Melissa Vernette Holen and Bessie Starr; sister, Bev Lone Bear; nephews, Timothy Lone Bear and Michael Greaves, brothers-in-law, Shannon Wolf and Nate Furr; as well as a few good buds who went on before him.</p> <p>Please forgive us if we overlooked anyone. It was not our intention.</p>Obituary
Valaire Crane Holen, “Skins”, 45, of Bismarck, ND, by way of Twin Buttes, ND, left his earthly vessel Monday, November 23, 2020. Services will be held at 12:00 PM CST, Friday, November 27, 2020, at Barbot Funeral Home Chapel, Beulah, ND.
Valaire was born March 3, 1975, to the late Ellen Cleo Holen and the Late Alonzo Phelan Jr. He was raised in Twin Buttes by his mom and aunts, Bessie and Linda. He attended Head start and elementary school in Twin Buttes. Valaire graduated from Halliday High School in 1993.
Throughout his life, Valaire had many jobs. He worked for Twin Buttes Custom Homes, PDR Construction in San Bernadina, CA, for a short while and also delivered underground furniture. (Aka, burial vaults)
Valaire loved being outdoors whether he was fishing, hunting or just out enjoying nature. During his life, Valaire enjoyed playing and watching basketball. His favorite NBA player was Michael Jordan. His favorite NFL team was the Denver Broncos even if they were in a “rebuilding year”. Valaire also enjoyed playing pool and throwing horseshoes. He also loved spending time at the Spotted Bear Ranch assisting where needed.
During his time in Bismarck, Valaire relied heavily on his good friend and bro, Bobby Joe Fox. Bobby took him to his appointments and helped him do his errands. Bobby even took him fishing even though towards the end he had to carry him.
Valaire married Alicia Molinar and from this union they had one son, Lance and two daughters, Erica and Andrea Duran. In February 2020, Valaire welcomed the “Light of his Life”, his granddaughter, Amiyah Holen. Valaire held a special place in his heart for Jada “Lil George Forman” and Mia Vann.
Although Valaire lived in Bismarck due to medical reasons, he was always a Twin Buttes boy. All he ever wanted was to move home and be able to enjoy the country.
Valaire is survived by his son, Lance; Alicia; daughters, Erica and Andrea Duran; granddaughter, Amiyah Holen; sisters, Vernette Wolf, Vanessa (Trace) Holen, Lisa Furr, Melissa Starr, Karissa (Juan) Diaz-Corral and Garnette Howard; brothers, Hank Starr and Eric Howard; nephews, Jacob Bosley and Devoe Furr; nieces, Hannah (Cody) Bosley-Smith and Chloe Furr; Aunts, Coya (Mickey) Walker and Svea (Louie) Lizor; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Valaire was proceeded in death by his parents, Cleo Holen and Alonzo Phelan Jr.; maternal grandparents, Roy “Swede” and Agnes (Medicine Stone) Holen; uncles, Eugene Sr, Hjalmer Leighton Holen, and Dusty Starr; Aunts, Linda Melissa Vernette Holen and Bessie Starr; sister, Bev Lone Bear; nephews, Timothy Lone Bear and Michael Greaves, brothers-in-law, Shannon Wolf and Nate Furr; as well as a few good buds who went on before him.
Please forgive us if we overlooked anyone. It was not our intention.
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