Virginia "Holly" C. Pleas Obituary (1920 - 2015)

Virginia "Holly" Clara Hollenhorst Pleas Born November 21, 1920 in St. Cloud, Minn., died December 21, 2015 in Seattle, Wa. She was the fourth of ten children born into a German Catholic family. Holly moved to Seattle in 1942 to work for the Boeing Company and ultimately met the love of her life, Patrick Pleas, at Blessed Sacrament Church. He swept her off her feet, marrying within 4 months of meeting and proceeded to have 9 kids within 14 years. Holly loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a devoted Mariners fan, watching almost every game for the last 38 years. Her Catholic faith was unwavering. She spent countless hours volunteering at her beloved St. Patrick's church and St. Vincent De Paul. She is survived by eight children, Michael Pleas, Kathleen Ellis, Maura Button (Bob), Monica (Jeffrey), Peter (Tracy), Margaret Snyder (Glen), Timothy, Paula Timmons (John); 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 surviving sisters; and many nieces and nephews. She was greeted in heaven by her adored husband, Patrick, and baby, Eileen. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, January 2nd, at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church 2702 Broadway Ave. E Seattle Interment, Calvary Catholic Cemetery 5041 35th Ave NE Seattle Remembrances in Holly's name may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Guest book at harveyfuneral.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Virginia "Holly" C. Pleas, please click here to visit our sympathy store.