Edward Oliver Holmer died Jan. 4, 2013 of liver cancer. He was born Aug. 13, 1953 in Omaha, Nebraska where he attended high school. After visiting his grandfather in Portland, Oregon, Ed fell in love with the Northwest and moved to Portland in 1974. He married Christie Lynn St. Martin in 1979. Ed’s love of cycling started when he was 13 and continued with his new home in the Northwest. Ed was a Manufacturer’s rep in the biking industry until he became co-owner of a bike shop in Hood River, Mountain View Cycles, which prompted his and Christie’ relocation to this new community. He sold the business in 1996 and started a new career in Real Estate where his primary place of employment was Windermere Glenn Taylor Real Estate. Ed retired from real estate in November, 2012. Ed was a huge music aficionado, and collecting LP’s and music equipment was a huge part of his life. His other hobbies included photography, cooking, and taking care of Christie. Ed and Christie had an adventure filled life, full of camping, cycling, and friends. Ed is survived by his spouse, Christie St. Martin; by his parents, Gordon and Bonnie Holmer, by his child, Shea Holmer, and his wife Melissa and grandchildren, Kane and Aubrey. A celebration of life is planned for Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. at Hood River Golf and Country Club, 1850 Country Club Rd., Hood River, OR. Remembrances to Hospice of the Gorge.