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Glenn Bridger Obituary
Glenn William Bridger
July 19, 1944 - May 16, 2023
PRTLAND, OR - "Good Morning!" With a smile - that's how Glenn greeted everyone no matter the time of day.
He was born to Clyde and Helen (Maw) Bridger in Boise, ID. He met Karen Hays at Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA, and married her June 12, 1966. He worked for Federal Highway Administration for 38 years and afterward for HDR for 12 years. He lived in Madison for 15 years and moved to Portland, OR, in 1991.
He is survived by his wife Karen; his daughter, Alison Bridger (Mathieu McGillvray) and his grandson, Bruce McGillvray; his daughter, Valerie Senske (Travis) and grandsons: Tyson and Cooper Senske; his brother, David Bridger (Ruth); and his cousin, Jack Maw, and his cousin's children; grandchildren and great-grandson.
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Susan Hamblin
August 7, 2023
Sympathies to Karen and Daughters. Met them as community leaders in our neighborhood. Always go to people welcoming others to get involved with the smile. Best to the family. Susan Hamblin
Frank Dufay
July 19, 2023
I always enjoyed working with Glenn on community issues. He was smart, fair and thoughtful, and served his community with honor and compassion.
Anne and Frank Dufay
July 19, 2023
We are very sorry to learn of Glenn´s passing. He was a very good man who we remember with affection and appreciation. Our condolences to all mourning him now.
Anne and Frank Dufay
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