Owen Michael Hollar, 3, of Harrisonburg died Tuesday June 17, 2008, at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. Owen was born Dec. 29, 2004, in Norfolk, Va.

He is survived by his parents, Travis Michael and Dena Carrier Hollar of Harrisonburg. He attended the Pre-school program at South River Elementary School in Grottoes.

Owen was diagnosed with Leigh’s Disease, a form of Mitochondrial Disease, two years ago.  His courage battling this illness brought family, friends and community together giving the entire family a sense of strength.  Owen could light up a room with his bright smile and big, blue eyes.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Andrew “Drew” L. Hollar, age 5; maternal grandparents, Raymond and Wanda Carrier of Mount Sidney; paternal grandparents, Michael and Shelby Hollar of Edinburg; a great-grandfather, Eugene McIlwee; great-grandmother Ruth Hollar;  two aunts and uncles, Chad and Michelle Carrier Sligh and Matthew and Stacey Hollar Smith.  His three surviving cousins, Lynsey and Cole Sligh and Madison Smith shared lots of smiles and giggles with Owen.

He was loved by his entire family and will be missed by all who knew him.  

A private Graveside service will be held on Friday June 20, 2008, at East Lawn Memorial Garden. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2008, at the Harrisonburg Baptist Church located at South Main and Liberty Street. Pastor David Burch will officiate the services. A reception will follow in the church’s fellowship hall. In honor of Owen, the family has asked those attending the service to wear something blue.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, 8085 Saltsburg Road Suite 201 Pittsburgh, PA 15239 or www.UMDF.ORG

Online Condolences may be sent to the Hollar Family at www.kygers.com

Arrangements entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. 

	11. 19-06-2008 11:39
	Boyd, Jean, Sharon Helmick

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	12. 19-06-2008 12:08
	Dena and Travis,    My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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	13. 19-06-2008 12:54
	Dena, Travis, Drew, and family,    I am very saddened by your news. Please know you are all in my prayers. May your happy memories carry you through this difficult time.

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	14. 19-06-2008 13:11
	Dena, Travis, and Drew,  We are so incredibly sad to hear of your loss. Please know that we're thinking of you during this hard time, our prayers are with you and your family.

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	15. 19-06-2008 13:22
	We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and your families are in our thoughts during this difficult time.

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	16. 19-06-2008 13:24
	Dena & Travis,  My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I cannot imagine the depth of the loss you must feel. Please know that you have the love and support of many friends and family all across the country. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

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	17. 19-06-2008 15:04
	Travis and family, I was sadden to hear you have lost your son. My deepest sympathy to you, your family, mother and dad and grandparents. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. God bless.  John

John F. Hawse III

	18. 19-06-2008 16:41
	There are no words we can say to lessen the pain of your loss...we can only offer up our prayers that God will give you strength and comfort...Rae and Tim

Travis, Dena and Drew

	19. 19-06-2008 17:09
	I am so sorry to hear of your loss! I pray that the pain becomes bearable as the days pass. God takes the best! As long as he is in your heart, he will forever live on! My thoughts are with your family, as I have been in your shoes! Many prayers! God bless you and your family!

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	20. 19-06-2008 18:02
	Even though I didn't know Owen, or even know anyone in the family, please know how touched I was by his beautiful smile and big blue eyes. It brought tears to my eyes thinking of the loss you must feel over losing such a beautiful child. May it help to know that he's back in God's hands now.

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