Wayne Gary Glandon

WAYNE GARY GLANDON
July 3, 1942 ˜ December 21, 2025

Wayne Gary Glandon Sr., age 83, passed away on December 21, 2025, at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center with family at his side. A resident of Vancouver, Washington for 47 years. Wayne built a life rooted in family and community.
Born on July 3, 1942, in Tacoma, Washington, Wayne was the son of Chester E.Glandon and Elsie (Link) Glandon.
He grew up in the Pacific Northwest and graduated from Elma High School in Elma, WA. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy, serving as a Medic assigned to the Marines.
After his military service, Wayne continued his education at Olympia Vocational Technical Institute, where he earned a certificate in accounting. Wayne used his accounting training to work with Certified Manufacturing in Shelton, WA. He later worked for Buffelen Woodworking in Tacoma. After moving to Vancouver, Wayne applied his accounting skills to home building with Rossiter Glen.
In 1964, Wayne married Marva “Sandi” Abbott. and together they built a family with two children: Tammie Glandon Conder and Wayne Glandon Jr., who later married Kristy Humphrey. Wayne was a loving grandfather to Cole Glandon, Reed Conder, and Abby Conder. He was also a proud step-grandfather to Nichole and Jeremy Humphrey, and a step-great-grandfather to Jeremy Humphrey Jr and the late Josh Humphrey.
Wayne enjoyed time spent with his family, and many of their favorite memories involved campingoften in the rainwhich became a part of their family story. He enjoyed youth sports and coached softball and soccer. He enjoyed traveling, looking for sunshine in Mexico and Hawaii.
He made many friends cruising the waters of the Columbia River, Puget Sound and the San Juans. Wayne was an active and dedicated member of the Dolphin Yacht Club, where he served in all officer positions including Commodore, a role he carried out with pride.
Wayne enjoyed volunteering with a reading specialist in the Vancouver School District, where he tutored elementary aged children. His patience and encouragement made a meaningful difference in the lives of the students he supported.
There will be a celebration of Wayne life on Saturday, February 7, 11 a.m. at the Edgetree Condominium clubhouse. 13805 NW 10 TH Court, Vancouver, WA. All are welcome to attend.
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