Glenn Arnold McNett

USN Retired A Resident of San Lorenzo His long, wonderful, amazing flight began at 11:15 a.m. on March 16, 1939. His remarkable flight came softly to earth at 6:16 a.m. on June 18, 2008, not in the dark of night, but in the daylight hours of a gloriously beautiful sunny day, as he could have asked for, his beloved sweetheart at his side. He was born in Winedot, Michigan to Levi and Edna McNett, one of seven children, four brothers and three sisters. He was taken to Hawthorne, California as a six year old. He joined the United States Navy in 1957. While this list may not be complete, he served aboard the U.S.S. Princeton in the helicopter service, the U.S.S. Oriskany, and the U.S.S. Hancock during the Vietnam war. He attended aviation metalsmith school in Memphis, TN. He was stationed at Marine Corp Air Station, Yuma, AZ, VF-24 Naval Air Station Miramar, CA, VAQ123 Whidby Island, WA, Squadron 130 Alameda Naval Air Station, where he met future wife Ann Cline in 1971, VA125 Naval Air Station Lemoore, CA, Oaknoll Naval Hospital, Treasure Island and VP50 at Moffett Field, CA where his grand retirement ceremony took place in the giant blimp hanger there in May 1977. He loved aviation and logged more flight hours than he could ever count. He was able to see and enjoy th! e world , wanting to know different cultures, always mingling with the locals, not just hanging out where Americans gathered, making friends where ever he went. He married Ann on Halloween 1981. They had 26 years of marriage for a total of 36 wild, wonderful, loving years together, living in San Lorenzo. He is survived by his adored and adoring wife, sons Max McNett (Alexandra) and Kevin McNett (Cindy) of Liberty Lake, WA, daughter Kelly Grayson (Tim) of Snohomish, WA, twins, daughter Sandra McNett of Shoreline, WA, and son John McNett of Arlington, VA, Stepsons Michael Markham of Castro Valley and Gregarious Cline of Portland, OR, Brother Jack McNett (Lois) of Santa Barbara, CA, sisters Marilyn Smith (Bob) of Bly, OR, Lois Frazho of Belton, TX, and Alice Stoner of Moyock, NC, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, many nieces and nephews, as well as his former wife Sharon Hecla of Lake Stevens, WA whom he credited with raising his children to be the wonderful people they are today, a good friend to Glenn and Ann. After retiring from the Navy he spent seven years as the Loss Prevention Manager at the then new K-Mart store in San Leandro. As usual he made many lasting friendships there. He worked with his wife in their business, Credit Union Personnel Services in San Lorenzo, and his business Friedman's Microwave store in Dublin. He then lovingly helped care for his mother-in-law Aillia Lucero until her death from pancreatic cancer in June 1998. He found it ironic that he became ill from the same cancer. He was proficient at many skills and utilized his knowledge in other jobs. He joined Moose Lodge 1786 in San Lorenzo because he was a social person, but as with everything, he had to get more involved and later became Governor of the lodge. He stayed a member until the lodge recently closed. Again, as everywhere he went he made good strong friendships there. He had turned a new page by joining the Eagle's Lodge in Hayward. He loved! to bow l in leagues and state championships. He loved rooting for the Oakland A's and the St. Louis Rams. Glenn was a man who made and kept friendships with both men and women. He could be called on, or volunteer, to help where needed. There was no one better to have around during a time of emergency. He was a problem solver. Everyone knew where they stood with Glenn, counting on him to tell them the truth and be honest. Glenn and Ann had the gift of a short time to resolve issues, to say things we sometimes wish we might have said if we only had the opportunity before it is too late. Glenn was involved in every aspect of what needed to be done in preparation for his passing. He lived his final days to the fullest, just as he lived the rest of his life, head on. A remarkable husband, father and friend. A good man gone. Glenn loved his country passionately. He served America and fought to keep our Democracy and Sovereignty in tact, and to preserve our rights and freedoms. No funeral services will be held per Glenn's request. His burial arrangements by Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary in San Lorenzo. His graveside service will be held at SACRAMENTO VALLEY VA NATIONAL CEMETERY, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620, (707) 693-2460 at 11:00 a.m. on June 24th with full military honors. All are welcome to come. A Celebration of Glenn's Life will be held at the Eagle's Lodge in Hayward, date and time pending. If anyone is so inclined, please make a donation in Glenn's name to the American Cancer Society, or any AIDS charity, or to Warrior Foundation which through the Navy League helps wounded and disabled military men and women, www.warriorfound-ation.com, or Jacobs Light Foundation, which supplies necessities and comforts from home to active military, www.jacobsprogram.org. Or help a neighbor who needs it, or rescue an animal or donate to an animal charity.