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John Glinski Obituary
GLINSKI,
John George Sr
(Age 84)
John was born in Warsaw, North Dakota on June 17th 1926. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and then married Hilda Galle shortly after his discharged. John and
Hilda moved to Spokane Washington in 1948, where they raised five children. John worked for Safeco Insurance Company for 20 years then formed his own independent insurance agency. The last 15 years he specialized in Truck Insurance. Besides building homes for a pastime, one of John's passions was raising and breeding race horses. Preceding him in death was his wife Hilda, in 1998. John was survived by his five children, Glenna Huston, Mary Hanson, Jack (Tonya) Glinski, Bobby Glinski, Roger and (Nancy) Glinski, eight grandsons, one great-granddaughter, one great-grand- son, and his dear friend Bonnie Birchill. A Rosary service will be held at 7:00 pm, Friday, January 28, 2011 at ENGLISH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1700 N. Spokane St., Post Falls, Idaho , followed by a Mass at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 29th at St. George's Catholic Church, 2004 N. Lucas St., Post Falls, ID. Please! Please! Please! In lieu of flowers make donations to the Hospice House, 367 E. 7th, Spokane, WA 99202. They were such a blessing in his last days.
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Frank (Francis) Collins
January 22, 2023
I, at the age of 8 along with sibling Larry, my Mother & Father, Joe and Amelia Collins, accompanied Hilda & Uncle Johnny as we all moved to Spokane in 1948. Hilda was my favorite aunt. I remember the birth of their daughter Glenna and spending time with her and the family. We lived a short distance from Uncle Johnny and his family for 2 years.
February 20, 2011
We are sad at the passing of Uncle John who treated us like close family even though my wife, Julie (Reece) hadn't seen him or his family in over 30 years. We spent 4th of July 1997 with the John and Hilda family at their Priest lake home, which was still under construction by Uncle John and kids. We were impressed. We send our condolences to all the extended family.
Love, Bill, Julie and Craig Pattee
David Reece
February 19, 2011
I have some great memories of visiting Aunt Hilda and Uncle John when i was a kid, going to the place on the lake in Idaho. And Uncle John building a camping trailer i believe also. I'm Rita Galle Reece's son.
February 8, 2011
May it comfort you to know that we care about you all and share in the sorrow of your loss. I have some great memories when we would come to visit in Spokane when I was a kid. My deepest sympathy Love Linda Galle Renwick, Neche, N.D.
February 8, 2011
I have fond memories of traveling from ND to Spokane with my aunt Hilda and Johnny in 1948. I was only 9 yrs old at the time. Aunt Hilda was my favorite person in my early years. I very much remember the birth of Glenna and how happy Uncle Johnny was at that time.
Frank Collins, Englewood, FL
February 1, 2011
The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of John G. Glinski, Sr. for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Linda Anne House, Founding Member
Ray & Vonnie White
January 29, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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