Glenn Ellis McGuire

Surrounded by family, Glenn Ellis McGuire was led to glory as Jesus took his hand, April 12. Glenn was born in Freemont, NE Sept 9, 1929 to Ellis and Pearl McGuire. He was the 3rd child to siblings Joyce, Jacqueline, Jerry and Judy. In 1930, he moved with his family to Lynden WA. He grew up enjoying football, track, hunting, and singing in the sextet in high school. After graduating in 1948 he attended WWU where he met his bride, Wilma Jean Schepper. They were married in in Seattle in 1953. They had 3 children, John, Jacqueline and James. Glenn continued his love for sports and spent many hours coaching his boys in Pop Warner football, Little League baseball and assisting in scouts. The family has many memories of camping, fishing and traveling. Glenn enjoyed hunting and golf and was always ready for a game of cards. His interest in the history of antiques drew him and Jean into the business of doing Antiques Shows throughout the country. It became the “fun of the hunt” for over 30 years. He and Jean volunteered their time at the Lynden Pioneer Museum and worked many years at the Northwest WA Fair. Glenn’s military career lasted 21 yrs. with the Air Force and Army earning him many outstanding awards and recognitions. He retired as Army Chief Warrant Officer in 1970. He worked an additional 15 yrs. at the Pentagon as a Systems Analyst in computer management, retiring in 1986. After traveling extensively for 2 years they settled in Lynden, becoming snowbirds to AZ for 24 years. Glenn loved the Lord, serving with his wife at Lynden United Methodist church and Gila Mt. United Methodist church in Yuma. He was a very compassionate, giving and caring person. Survivors include his wife Jean, sons John (Margaret), James and daughter Jacqueline, grandsons Ryan, Kevin (Kaity), Eddie McGuire, Tyler Reedus, granddaughters Jessica McGuire, Stephanie (Jeff) Killin, seven great grandchildren, brother-in-law Peter (Betty) Schipper, sister-in-law Sue Schipper and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased include granddaughter Michelle McGuire, brother Jerry, sisters Joyce, Judy and Jacqueline. Burial will be at Tahoma National Cemetery May 11th at 2:30, followed by a Memorial at Lynden United Methodist church May 13th at 2:00. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made at hospice or the Lynden United Methodist Church.