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Kirkland,WA

Joel Holland, a true legend in the sport, a heavy hitter, an ambassador for the sport, a great husband and family man, has fallen asleep in death. Our condolences go out to Mari Lou Holland, and all of the immediate and extended Holland family.

10/19/2026 1:31:05 AM

Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.

10/19/2026 5:10:05 AM

C N Y

I am floored. I appreciated the few days' ago update.
My deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and all who knew Him. May he Rest In Peace. Eric Gerry

10/19/2026 6:44:59 AM

Connecticut, USA

Thoughts and prayers to Mari Lou and the whole Holland family.

10/19/2026 7:15:18 AM

Europe , slovenia

Rest in peace, Joel. A true legend who inspired so many of us across the globe. My deepest condolences and thoughts to Mari Lou and the entire Holland family.

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10/19/2026 7:30:19 AM

Cheshire Ma USA

May he rest in peace.

10/19/2026 7:32:41 AM

Bethlehem CT

RIP Joel, sending my condolences to all family and friends.
I can remember calling Joel to place an order and he would always be super friendly, asking how the weather was where I was located etc. He was a Long time grower that saw the hobby grow and multiply from the early days when he was mentioned in Don Langevins books How to grow world class pumpkins 1,2,3 Don had titled a chapter "heavy hitters" and Joel was one of the growers highlighted. He will be missed.

10/19/2026 8:07:03 AM

Wooley Swamp N.Y.

Rest in Peace Joel

10/19/2026 8:47:47 AM

Mastic Beach, New York

So sorry for your loss Holland family

10/19/2026 11:53:13 AM

Nova Scotia

Did not expect this sad news so suddenly. At least had a few days to think about Joel along with his family and all their great pumpkin growing feats and contributions over the many years too numerous to mention. However I will his first big one 1992 and new WR at 827 lbs. He also had a 722 that year too I believe and those 2 seeds went on to produce further great ATLANTIC GIANTS! The giant pumpkin growing community has lost another legend and pioneer. Our deepest condolences to Mari Lou and family. Danny and family.

10/19/2026 12:47:04 PM

Grittyville, WA

Joel was much more than successful a pumpkin grower. But as it pertains to pumpkins, he was the top pumpkin grower in the world for a time I would esteem him as still the top grower in Washington state. We have some talented growers but nobody has come in 1st place as many times as he did. He was very consistent in his pumpkin growing and his kindness.

10/19/2026 2:30:44 PM

Billerica,Massachusetts

rip Joel

10/19/2026 3:16:44 PM

Monrovia, CA

My heart is broken at hearing this news. As much as a giant he was at pumpkin growing his kindest and generosity was second to none. My pb pumpkin (1376) in 2007 was grown from his 1014 seed. Love and prayers to Mari Lou and his family.

10/19/2026 4:22:31 PM

Central NY

So sorry to hear this news. Thinking about Holland family today. Joel was a true force in this hobby.

10/19/2026 5:50:59 PM

Tyngsboro, MA

Thinking about everyone in the Holland family.

10/19/2026 7:39:46 PM

Anchorage Alaska

Very bad news indeed, Joel helped me a bunch , I still have a 2363 seed of his , just might plant it ,in his honor.. rest in peace

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10/19/2026 11:39:30 PM

Parker, Co

Joel was a great grower and also a fine person. we were fortunate to share some time with him and enjoy his company rip my friend

10/19/2026 11:45:36 PM

Torrance, Ca.

I hate hearing news like this.:( Rest in peace Joel.....

10/20/2026 10:04:22 AM

Stanwood, Washington

Joel's 827 Genetics are in all our Pumpkins today including the new World Record 18 generations back.

827 Holland Grew the 755 Craven
755 Craven Grew the 804 Zehr
804 Zehr grew the 559 Geerts
559 geerts grew the 946.5 Geerts
946.5 Geerts grew the 865 Mettler
865 Mettler was the pollinator for the 845 Bobier
845 Bobier grew the 1068.2 Wallace
1068.2 Wallace grew the 1385.5 Jutras
1385.5 Jutras grew the 1288 Wallace
1288 Wallace grew the 1381 Checkon
1381 Checkon grew the 1057.2 Howell
1057.2 Howell grew the 1756 Howell/Jolivette
1756 Howell/Jolivette grew the 2145.5 McMullen
2145.5 McMullen grew the 2066 Geddes
2066 Geddes grew the 1911 Urena
1911 Urena grew the 2183.7 Mendi
2183.7 Mendi grew the 2144 Barron
2144 Barron grew the 2731.5 Stelts
and the 2731.5 Stelts grew the 3156 Wallace

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10/20/2026 3:30:30 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Sorry to hear, condolences to all of his family and friends

10/20/2026 3:56:55 PM

Bottom of ohio

Thoughts and prayers

10/20/2026 9:39:48 PM

Bethlehem CT

Great work Captain!

10/21/2026 7:41:38 AM