Holly Christine Larson (Krause) (Sanker) Born 12/15/1985 in Hermiston, Oregon. Holly was born 7 weeks premature weighing just 3 Lbs 9 1/2 ozs, almost immediately she was brought to Kadlec Neonatal Nursery before being transferred back to Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermiston. Holly grew up attending Stanfield, OR schools. She was raised by her mother Roberta Sanker and Grandparents Melvin and Rosemary Krause. Holly was a Shriner’s child in Portland, Oregon. Holly moved to Tri-Cities in 2000 and graduated from Pasco High School in 2007. She was involved in the special Olympics. Some of her favorite activities included attending the ARC of Tri-Cities, going to movies and riding the Dial a ride as she would giggle and laugh and not want to come off the bus as she was having so much fun! A special memory of seeing Keiko (Willy the Whale) at Newport Oregon Aquarium that she saw on a special tour which she loved. She also made a special trip with her roommates that she had so much fun with where she lived, as they got to see the Portland, Oregon zoo. Thank you to everyone from providers, caregivers, to friends involved in her life. Holly had so many friends, family and caregivers who cared about her in both Stanfield, OR and Tri-Cities. She made such an impact on the communities and touched so many lives. Holly is now up in heaven with Jesus, and with everyone who is already up there. Holly is survived by her Sister Cheryl Sanker (Richland, WA) Mother Roberta Sanker and Father Richard Sanker (Richland, WA). Uncle John Krause (Omaha, NE). Aunt Kae Ellis (Pilot Rock, OR) Cousin Wendy Krause (Colorado Springs, CO) and many many other loving family members, and numerous friends. Holly was preceded in death by her grandparents Krause and Aunt Merri-Ann Krause and many others.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Holly on July 9th at 11am at Stanfield Baptist Church, 310 E Wheeler Ave in Stanfield, OR, with lunch to follow.