Personal Life
Holm was an accomplished snow and water skier, student of ancient history, scuba diver and skipper of her own power cruiser. Prior to entering military service, she was a professional silversmith.
On February 15, 2010 in Annapolis, Maryland, Holm died from pneumonia in both lungs. She was survived by her companion, Lieutenant Colonel and Doctor Norma Loeser, (ret. USAF), and family members such as a brother, nephews, and nieces, including Kalynne Holm who worked with photos from the Jimmy Doolittle collection in 2006 for the Air Force Academy Library. Funeral services for Holm were conducted at Arlington National Cemetery on March 29, 2010, with full military honors.
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