Service Schedule

Visitation
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 29, 2020 from 12-5 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Watford City, ND.

Service
Funeral service will be Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Watford City, ND with Pastor Mark Honstein officiating.

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Graveside Service
Interment with military honors will follow the funeral in Schafer Cemetery.

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Bobby Leo Holland
November 5, 1936 - January 24, 2020

Place of Birth: Raleigh, NC
Residence: Watford City, ND
Age: 83

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Bobby Leo Holland was born November 5th, 1936 to Leo and Virginia Holland in Raleigh, North Carolina. He had two sisters, Virginia Francis and Mary Elizabeth "Lib".
After graduating high school, Bobby enlisted in the Air Force. He was stationed in Mountain Home, Idaho, France and Kansas. While in Kansas, he met his wife Grace in 1962. They were married on May 12, 1963 at the Schilling Air Force Base and had one daughter, Tammy. They continued their time in the service living in Maine, Taiwan, Puerto Rico (Bobby's favorite), Mississippi, Thailand, Alaska, and Las Vegas. Bobby spent four years as a missile technician and the rest of his time as an aircraft quality control inspector. Bobby retired from the Air Force on January 01, 1976.
After retiring from the Air Force, Bobby started work with Northern Natural Gas in Kansas. This job took him to Iowa. Bobby then moved to Watford City on June 10th, 1982 with Northern Border Pipeline. Bobby retired from the pipeline in 2010.
Grandpa Bob was an avid fan of Watford City Wolves and Oiler Hockey when grandkids were playing. He could be found on many road trips that always involved stopping by his favorite restaurants.
After retirement, Bob would spend winters back home in North Carolina. He always said he was more of a "fair-weather" guy. He really enjoyed visiting family and eating some good sea food!
Bob enjoyed camping and fishing. He spent many hours in the boat. His biggest walleye was 14+ pounds in the Fort Peck Governor's Cup. His greatest joy was going fishing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. During these fishing trips, Grandpa Bob's line wasn't always even in the water, he was just happy to be on the lake with family.
Another great love for Bobby throughout the years was guns. He loved shooting, trading and collecting guns. Later in life he could often be found reloading bullets for his grandkids.
Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, wife Grace, sister Virginia (Lacy) Tripp, daughter Tamara, and granddaughter Billie Jo Heiser.
Bobby is survived by his grandchildren Ashlee (Jared) Schaff, Beau Heiser, Mike (Kelly) Heiser; great-grandchildren Adilyn, Paxton and Devyn Schaff; son-in-law Roland Heiser; sister Lib (Oneal) Grissett; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Tim Gaudreau (Casper, WY)
Jan 27, 2020

Bob, we will miss you at our 4th of July celebrations in Watford City but know you will be there in spirit. RIP Grandpa Bob.

Ralph and Debby Skoglund
Jan 27, 2020

Bob was a wonderful man. Always thinking about everyone else never thinking about himself. We will miss him . Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God Bless and Keep You in His Loving Care.

Justin and Angela Smith Asha and Bridger (Watford City, ND)
Jan 27, 2020

We will miss dearest Bob! He was one of the best! We enjoyed his visits through the years. There was no one more generous and kind than him. We were blessed to have known him! You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Grissett (Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina)
Jan 28, 2020

Sleep in our Great Gods care my dear Brother, you are free of pain and I will see you soon, Love, Lib

Misty and Lonny Johnson (Perham, MN )
Jan 28, 2020

So sorry to hear or Bob's passing! Lonny enjoyed working and spending time with Bob! He was a very kind man. Gob bless you and your family.

Dan & Mary Humbert (Kyle) (Glasgow, MT)
Jan 28, 2020

Farewell “BOBBY” Holland to one of our great colleague’s you were a kind and generous person.
We will miss you very much but as our dear friend you will never be forgotten.
We all have made and shared a memory with you in different ways; fishing, camping,
Dinning out and working together. Will miss your smile and the little smirk on your face. Miss those days when you would stay at the Down Stream Campground in Fort Peck, MT It was always a pleasure to meet up with you and enjoyed your company.
Our condolences to your Family, they are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!!
Rest In Peace “BOBBY”
Dan, Mary, and Kyle Humbert

Derike Shelton (Fairmont , Minnesota)
Jan 28, 2020

Bob was a man of remarkable talent. A friend, a mentor and a leader of men. Bob was a legend at Northern Border Pipeline Company and it was a blessing to learn from him for eight years. Praying for comfort for all his family and friends during this difficult time. It was an honor to know him.

Roxie and Donavan Schmidt (Omaha , Nebraska )
Jan 28, 2020

We moved to Williston in 1992 when Donavan joined the team at Northern Border Pipeline. The 1st day upon our family arrival Bobby took us out to dinner. He soon became a part of our family and carried the title of Uncle Bob. We broke bread together on a regular basis, camped together, went fishing and shared much laughter. He was the most generous man known to all. His love for his family was enormous, prideful and was admirable. We will forever remember and miss him. Our prayers go out to his family. Don and Roxie

Scott and Suzanne Billingsley (Glasgow, MT)
Jan 30, 2020

Bob was a great man, an awesome mentor, and a good friend. He will be greatly missed by everyone. I worked with Bob for 5 years as part of NBPL Team 2.

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