Beloved son, Barton Scott (Bart) Holden passed away unexpectedly at his home in Indianola, Iowa at the age of 52 years on Friday, November 4, 2011.

Bart was born on July 7, 1959.  He graduated from Taylor High School in Kokomo, Indiana, attended Iowa State University and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in Business Administration from Upper Iowa University.  He worked for Corn States Hybrid Service in Des Moines for 20 years.  Bart was an avid sports car fan and won many awards racing in Auto Cross as well as Miata Road Racing.

He is survived by his loving mother and dad, Elaine and Arlyn Holden of Des Moines, Iowa, a beloved brother, Bruce (Patty) Holden of West Des Moines, Iowa, and beloved Godson and nephew Brian Holden, grandparents, Mabel and John Lamp of Tipton, Iowa along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and his beloved dog, Tucker.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Margaret and Palmer Holden of Tipton.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7PM on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Dunn’s Funeral Home in Grand Avenue in Des Moines.  There will also be visitation at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona, Iowa on Thursday, November 10 from 12 – 1PM with services at 1PM with Pastor Gerry Kahler officiating.  Burial will follow at 2:30PM at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Williamsburg, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa in Iowa City and the Animal Rescue League.

Condolences may be sent to peterseimfuneralhome.com