Fern Sophia (Homer) Lundholm of Bella Vista left this world on August 9, 2021, after a very brief illness. She was 98.5, just missing her goal of living to 100.

Fern was born on a farm near Barron, Wisconsin, on February 28, 1923, to Henry and Freida (Drecktrah) Homer, graduating from Barron High School in 1941. On February 7, 1942, she married Lawrence (Larry) Lundholm of Chetek, Wisconsin. During WWII, she, and their newborn son, followed him with the Army Air Force through the southern United States. After WWII, they lived in several towns in Wisconsin, including Ripon, Burlington, East Troy, Thorp, Lac du Flambeau and Superior, during which time they raised four children. Larry and Fern retired to Bella Vista, Arkansas, in 1987, where she enjoyed golfing, tap dancing, oil and acrylic painting as well as socializing and dancing with the Wisconsin Club and many others.

Fern's eye for beauty and her love for her family were always number one in her life. Everything and everyone she touched was made more beautiful inside and out. She created beautiful interiors and gardens in every place she lived. She was always fashionable and was an amazing seamstress, creating outfits and ball gowns for herself and her daughters. She was a very successful Regional Manager for Beeline Fashions in the 60's. She held office, as well as the position of President, for many women's groups and garden clubs. She was the North Wisconsin Regional Director for the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Association. She was also an organizer for Superior's PBS annual fundraising ball. While in Bella Vista, she received the Outstanding Performance and Dedication award as a top Inspection Supervisor for the Greens Vacation Rentals. Most of all, she was the best mom and grandma to her children and grandchildren that they could have ever asked for. She was always there with love, support and a smile.

Fern was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence "Larry"; her son, Larry of Stillwater, Oklahoma and all her siblings and their spouses: Vernon Homer, Lawrence Homer, Gladys Taylor and Ruth Nichols.

Fern is survived by her daughters, Gloria Lundholm of Tahoe Vista, California, Cheryl Lundholm of Bella Vista, Arkansas and Sharon Lundholm of Madison, Wisconsin; her grandchildren, Larry Lundholm Jr, Lori Murray, Kim Lynch, Michelle Bardy, Liam and Aaron O'Sullivan; her eleven great grandchildren; her five great-great grandchildren and her many nieces and nephews.

There was a viewing for the immediate family at the Bella Vista Funeral Home before her cremation. There will be a Celebration of Life on Zoom on Sunday October 3, 2021, from 1 - 4 p.m. CDT.  All who knew her are invited to join us, details are on the following website. There will also be a graveside ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery in Chetek, Wisconsin next summer. We welcome the sharing of stories and memories on Zoom and at www.celebrating-fern-lundholm.com

Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Arkansas. Condolences may be expressed at www.funeralmation.com.