Joseph Royal Holdaway Obituary (1982

Joseph Royal Holdaway was received into the arms of our Lord on Sunday morning December 20, 2015 at the age of only 33. Born on October 9, 1982, Joey showed us what it was to be very brave. He battled years of seemingly endless seizures, he endured four complex and lengthy brain surgeries that left him struggling to talk and even walk. Yet when his voice was clear, he said what was in his heart. “I love you,” Joey loved the outdoors. As a boy, he played Little League, dug forts in the fields, lived by the river, and swam and fished in the lake. For someone who spent a lifetime camping, fishing, and hunting, we can only imagine how hard it was for him to endure the months of his confinement to a bed. Still, he kept that gleam in his eyes when he saw those he loved. He left all who knew him with wonderful memories of a bright smile, a tender and forgiving heart, and his unconditional love. We are happy that Joey is now at peace, and we all look forward to the day that we will be with him once again. The family wishes to thank all the staff on the third floor at university hospital for all the care, efforts and support they showed. Joey is survived by his daughters, Kailey and Alyssa; mother, Dianna Holt; father, Royal (Sherry) Murdock; sister, Misty (Ben) Brookes; brothers, Joe Robles, Nick Martinez, Royal (Hope) Murdock and Tim (Andrea); and loving grandparents, aunts, uncles, many nieces and nephews and some really good friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, December 29, 2015 from 6-8:00 p.m., at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the Westside Stake Center, 950 West Center Street, Springville, Utah. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.bergmortuary.com.