Holly Lynn Pommerehn, 42, departed this life July 15, 2022, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born December 25, 1979, in Hoxie, Kansas. She grew up surrounded with love from her parents, James and Kris (Beynon) Pommerehn, and her younger siblings: sister, Rebecca and brother, Jeffrey. They had a close bond that has lasted through the years. Like most, Holly engaged in wrestling with her sister and “fighting like siblings," to watching Jeffrey, usually with friends that he irritated to no end. It was this type of bond Holly also had with her parents. Dad was constantly saving her from “the biggest spiders." And mom always trying to get her to play inside.
But that was seldom where Holly
wanted to be. She was an outdoor girl. Holly loved swimming, spending
time at the lake, and car rides to Watertown, South Dakota to see
family. On these trips she tested her parent’s patience, not stopping
until their buttons were pushed. In later years she enjoyed camping any
time she could get away. Although Holly loved spending time outdoors,
she was always particular about her beautiful hair. In fact, before her
flight to Wichita she told Ryan that all she needed to take was her
shampoo.
Holly attended Hill City Grade and Middle School and graduated from
Hill City High School. While in high school she participated in band,
volleyball, track, and was the wrestling manager. She enjoyed playing
softball during the summer. Throughout high school she worked at the
Graham County Hospital as a nurse’s aide. For most of her life after
high school she worked as a retail clerk.
October 13, 2001, Holly married William Ashbaugh and the couple had
two daughters: Jacelynn and Braelynn. They later divorced. Holly met
Joel Lemon, and they were married September 18, 2010. Joel adopted
Holly’s daughters. In 2020, their marriage ended.
Holly’s daughters were her world and the joy of her life. She
made each Christmas and birthday so very special. Holly was the mother
all her daughter’s friends wished they had. At Christmas she made
reindeer food with the girls which included oatmeal and lots of glitter.
One Christmas the girls were surprised with new bikes. Holly barricaded
their bedroom door so they would find them when they got up. Random
texts and notes on their mirror were always a reminder of her love and
constant support.
Holly was preceded in death by her grandparents: Joyce McIntyre and
Cleona and Gale “Boomer” Pommerehn.
Left to cherish her memory include her parents, Kris and James Pommerehn of Hill City; her significant other, Ryan Shaw of Oakley, Kansas; two daughters: Braelynn Lemon (Brent Kelley) of Hill City and Jacelynn Lemon of Bogue; a granddaughter Elly Kelley; her sister Rebecca Wilkie (Jesse) of Hays; her brother Jeffrey Pommerehn (Caci) of Hays; one nephew and three nieces. Although Holly is no longer with us, she will live forever in the hearts of those who loved her.
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