Kenneth Raymond Holtz

65, of Jupiter, Florida and formerly of Broward County, Florida and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania passed away on January 23, 2013.

Kenneth is survived by Judith, his loving wife of 40 years. He is also survived by his half sister, Lois Capaldi.

He was born in Pittsburgh Pa. to William and Sarah Holtz. He had two half brothers, William and Jack Holtz, who preceded him in death.

Kenneth went to Peabody High School and Duff's Business School. He received his Bachelors degree from Ft. Lauderdale University. He worked for the City of Ft. Lauderdale as an Engineering Inspector for 33 years and Broward County for 3. As a teenager he was an amateur boxer and remained interested in boxing for the rest of his life. He was a dedicated boxing instructor for the Ft. Lauderdale YMCA where he was given the Distinguished Service Award. He went to Maxada private school during his elementary school years where he developed a lifetime love for birds and nature. His favorite bird was the snowy owl and he said you have not seen blue until you've seen the mountain bluebird. He enjoyed reading, watching college football and the History Channel. He loved to encourage others to pursue their dreams and expressed pride in others' accomplishments. He was a wonderful, loving husband.

He endured his year-long battle with brain cancer with great courage and grace. His great respect and appreciation for the medical professions led him to donate his body to the University of Miami Medical School. He can now rest in peace.

There will be a memorial service on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 12:00 noon, at McCabe's Funeral Home, 6214 Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, send donations in his memory to:

The Humane Society of Broward County

2070 Griffin Road

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. 33312

954-989-3977 or 954-266-6835

Online at www.humanebroward.com

One of his favorite poems:

Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise

And the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible without surrender

Be on good terms with all persons .....

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career,

However humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,

Gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.

But do not distress yourself with imaginings.

Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe

No less than the trees and the stars;

You have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,

Whatever you conceive Him to be.

And whatever your labors and aspirations,

In the noisy confusion of life

Keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,

It is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Max Ehrmann