At this time when we are filling every minute with purchasing, wrapping, decorating, cooking, visiting and generally celebrating there are few events that cause us to stop. Today, however, I had one of those events. My brother-in-law, Glen died this morning. Even though I knew he was very sick and it was expected that he wouldn’t live throughout the season it still is hard.
Glen was very different from most people you meet. He liked his hair long and his mustache wide and bushy. He was brilliant when it came to building and fixing. I’m sure it will take Teri, my sister, the next 5 years to decide what to do with his antique cars, trucks, farm equipment and assorted gadgets.
Glen loved Teri. They have been married since the early 1970’s. During these years they have always been together. They raised 3 children. Teri helped run Glen’s garage and tow truck business. Together they built the home the live in. Teri has helped Glen work on his loved classic cars and motorcycles. Glen helped Teri with her bread and breakfast.
Saturday Glen will be laid to rest in his family cemetery in Wales, Utah. Kent and I will be there. We will visit with family and do our best to give comfort to Teri and our niece and nephews. Then on Sunday at 6:00 AM we will head back to St. Louis for the activities here with our friends and family.
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