Donald S. Holand

Donald Selby Holand, age 82, of Omaha, NE, a Christian man, died on October 19,2026. He suffered a long illness following onset of a COVID stroke in December 2020.

Don was born in Valley City, ND on May 11,1944 to Elizabeth and Roy Holand then residents of LaMoure, ND. He was their third child. He grew up in LaMoure, population 1000 and graduated from high school there. He then graduated from the University of North Dakota and taught school in rural ND for three years. He then returned to UND to receive a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Guidance. He cheerfully used those skills in NE. and IA. colleges before joining Immanuel Hospital as a Certified Nursing Assistant until his retirement. Don was an avid golfer, gardener and Presbyterian church member and singer.

He married Dr. Julie Jurich in Omaha on 12-31-1988 who survives as his loving spouse of 37 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Other survivors include older siblings: Roy W. Holand of Springfield, MO and Mary Elizabeth Prichard of Seattle, WA. and two nephews and two nieces.

A visitation with celebration of life will be held at Roeder Mortuary – 108th Street Chapel (2727 N. 108th St. Omaha, NE) at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 7, 2026.