Dr. David F. Holz, a podiatrist and founder of Allied Foot & Ankle Clinics, passed away Sept. 19, 2008, in Englewood. Rabbi Bruce Dollin and Cantor Martin Goldstein officiated at the Sept. 23 graveside service at Mt. Nebo Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
We would like to thank the many friends, family and patients whose support and love helped us throughout Davids difficult illness, the family said.
Dr. Holz was born Dec. 24, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Holocaust survivors Paul and Hilda Holz.
A graduate of Miami University in Ohio and the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, he moved to Denver in 1976.
He founded Allied Foot & Ankle Clinics with Dr. Thomas Benenati in 1982.
Dr. Holz married Claire OBerst on June 11, 1989.
In 1993, he received an MA in healthcare administration from DU.
A member of ZBT in college, he was a diplomat in the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and a fellow in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
For over 10 years, Dr. Holz volunteered monthly at the Peoples Clinic in Boulder. He also volunteered at the 9News Health Fair.
He was the pitcher on the championship HEA-brews softball team.
Dr. Holz is survived by his wife Claire Holz; children Max, Sam and Zach; and brother Victor Holz.
Contributions may be made to the charity of choice.
