Obituary of Holly Joan Brittsan

Holly Joan Brittsan, 24, of Twin Falls, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, the result of a BASE jumping accident in Utah. Holly was born Dec. 31, 1986, in Twin Falls, to Rex and Linda Brittsan. As soon as she could walk, Holly was determined to explore the world around her with an unbridled passion. She was always involved in many activities throughout her life; gymnastics, bowling, softball, soccer, auto racing and later skydiving and BASE jumping, just to name a few. But dance was Holly’s special love; she began attending Mauldin’s Dance Academy at the age of 3 and continued to dance there through high school and even beyond graduation. She was also a member of the Twin Falls High School dance team. One of Holly’s special projects at a young age was raising three puppies through the Guide Dogs for the Blind 4-H program. Holly was lucky enough to get her first dog, Fonda, returned to her and she has been her faithful and special friend ever since. Holly attended school in Twin Falls, graduating from Twin Falls High School in 2005. Always a very bright student, she graduated from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., just three years later with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in business administration/arts and entertainment management. While enrolled at college, Holly sewed for a rigger at Independent Parachute Services associated with a skydiving jump center near Lodi, Calif., where she made many friends while developing her skydiving skills. Later she became interested in BASE jumping, her love for the sport was supported with each experience. Holly had also worked as a disc jockey for 99.9 “The Buzz” radio station in Twin Falls, as a tutor for autistic children and as a gymnastics coach.She loved alltypes of music. Always an independent thinker and adventurous, after graduating from college, Holly spent several months in Medellin, Colombia, to experience a different culture. Upon returning to the United States, Holly settled in the Salt Lake City, Utah, area where she soon decided to follow her dream of becoming a medical doctor and enrolled at the University of Utah taking pre-med classes. She also began working for Utah Soccer LLC and developed a love for the Real Soccer team. Holly also loved hervolunteer work with infants at the University Hospital. She was a certified EMT and was anxiously looking forward to taking the MCAT test this spring in order to enter medical school. Hollyhad found love with her boyfriend, Ben Dodge, and the two of them shared a very special and close relationship. Holly cherishedfriendships with so many, thank you to all. Holly is also survived by her parents, Rex T. Brittsan and Linda Brittsan of Twin Falls; her brother, Trevor (Tasha) Brittsan of Meridian; one niece, Taylor; and one nephew, Trey. Another niece or nephew will be welcomed in January. She is also survived by her grandparents, David (Shelby) Skinner of Temecula, Calif., and Marilyn Skinner of Brea, Calif.; uncles, Michael (Jennifer) Skinner of San Diego, Calif., Randy (Ruth) Brittsan of Whitter, Calif., and Ray (Cindy) Brittsan of Cornelius, Ore.; her aunts, Janet (William) Wells of Sierra Madre, Calif., Katie (Larry) Hall of Auburn, Wash., Pam Booth of Cornelius, Ore., Paula (Alan) Salsgiver of Twin Falls, Patty (Tim) Harney of Kuna and Alison Brittsan of Buhl; and 20 cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Donna and Gary T. Brittsan; and one uncle, Ron Booth. Holly was such a special person, ever true to her beliefs. We will always keep you in our hearts, little girl. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Rosenau Funeral Home in Twin Falls.