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CHESTER GLENFORD (GLEN) ODERKIRK
Born: Sep 12, 1935
Date of Passing: May 05, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCHESTER GLENFORD (GLEN) ODERKIRK September 12, 1935 - May 5, 2018 On Saturday, May 5, 2018, Chester Glenford "Glen" Oderkirk passed away as the result of a traffic accident in Cranbrook, BC with his wife by his side. Glen was born on September 12, 1935 in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia. Glen was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces - Artillery (1RCHA) and served our country for 37 years. Glen joined the Armed Forces in Halifax, Nova Scotia on February 1, 1954 and retired on September 12, 1990 in Trenton, Ontario. At his retirement he held the rank of Captain. Glen married Kathryn Hildebrand on May 12, 1956. Glen leaves to mourn his passing, his beloved wife of almost 62 years, Kathryn as well as his children, Judy (Barrie), Gordon (Kathy) and Verna (Tom). Glen also leaves seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also left behind are his brothers, Arthur (Marina), Robert (Christina), Roger, Alexander and Richard; as well as his sisters, Helena, Linda (Mike) and Irma (Paul); and many nieces, nephews and "adopted" children and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Clara and Melvern Oderkirk, and his brothers, Joseph, Phillip, Bernard and Camber. A Celebration of Life for Glen will be held in Cranbrook, BC on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Details of the service will be posted on the Mark Memorial (of Cranbrook, BC) website at a later time. If friends desire, memorial donations may be made to your local minor hockey association (or similar youth sports program) or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of British Columbia and Yukon, No. 4, 1551 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9. Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemorial.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 12, 2018
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I served with Chester (Glen) when we were both young soldiers with 1 RCHA in Germany and Gagetown. We met again in Cranbrook, BC many years later when we were both retired. Glen was a good soldier, an excellent athlete and a fine gentleman. My wife, June, and I extend our condolences to Cathy, to their children and grandchildren. Bill (Ivan) and June Poitras - Posted by: Ivan Poitras (friend) on: May 12, 2018
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Judy, I am sorry to hear about your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Kati and all of your family. - Posted by: Karen Schultz (Friend) on: May 12, 2018