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Rev. Dr. Glenn Edward Matthew

Glenn Matthew Obituary

The Rev. Dr. Glenn Edward Matthew, 93, of Wichita, died peacefully at home June 13, 2009. Licensed to preach in 1938, and ordained an elder in the Kansas West Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church in 1945, he served with distinction and conviction in several Kansas congregations (Burrton, Winfield, Wichita, Topeka) and in annual conference administration (Conference Program Director, Salina District Superintendent, and Kansas Area Superintendent of Ministries) during his ministry, retiring in 1981. Born near Leon in 1915, he was a graduate of Leon High School, Friends University, and Perkins School of Theology, SMU. Married to Helen Louise Long of Leon in 1937, they remained together in life and love until parted by her death in 1996. One son, Mark Edward, died at birth. Surviving him is a daughter, Joyce (Jodi) Ediger of Topeka and her children Lisa Norman and husband Jimmie of Topeka, and Chris Ediger of Louisburg. Glenn delighted in three great-grandchildren: Brianna and Jayden Norman and Morgan Ediger. Also surviving him is a son Steve Matthew and wife Amy, and their children Heather and Jared of Dallas. Married to Eva Mae Crouch of Wichita in 1997, they lived in the Wichita area. A memorial service celebrating Glenn's life will be held on June 18, 2009, 3:00 pm, at East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 W. Douglas, Wichita, 67218; private inurnment will be in Topeka. Memorials in support of ministerial education may be directed to East Heights UMC in lieu of flowers.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Jun. 17, 2009.

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Linda Landoll (Harden)

June 29, 2009

Joyce and Steve,
I have such wonderful memories of your Father as District Superintendent as I was growing up in MYF in the Talmage UMC and the weeks we spent at Camp Lakeside and Camp Horizon for District MYF officers. I saw your Father several years ago and recognized him, he hadn't changed. I introduced myself and we talked about the "good old days". It was good to see him. It's been a long time, but many, many memories of the days that were the "foundation to my faith." Thank you for sharing your Father in my life.

June 18, 2009

Eva Mae,
I'm so sad to hear about Glenn. Both of you are very special to me and I know that you both played a major role in my spiritual life. Dellrose Methodist Church was home for my family during my teen years and I still have my Bible that we used in Bible study. You are in my prayers!
Love,
Sue Lewis Hale

Rev. Kate Johnson Martin

June 17, 2009

Dear Eva Mae,
You and Glenn were so special to me at East Heights as I began my ministry there. I am so sorry that Glenn is gone and know this is a terrible loss for you. Rest assured that both your lovely husband and you live on as bright embers inside the hearts and souls of many people, including me. Peace and Blessings,

Michelle, Aaron, Ethan, & Matthew Kipp

June 17, 2009

Jodi, Lisa, and Chris,
What a wondeful man your father and grandfather was. May you hold special memories of him close to your heart. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Jaza

June 17, 2009

I offer my deepest condolences. I would like to thank u for letting me coming into your family for a brief time. Jaza

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