Glynn Allen Owens

(04/04/2003) Glynn Allen Owens Glynn Allen Owens was born September 21, 1973 in McAllen, Texas and made an untimely departure from this world on April 2, 2003. He leaves behind his dear Christine Winston, his mother, Nevie (Cissy) Smucker with her husband, Ralph, his father Michael Owens, and his sister Nevie Owens; as well as his grandparents, Jack Allen and Martha Whetsel, and Norman Glynn Owens. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Mary Lou Owens. He also leaves behind his special friends, his dog, Gutherie, and the kitties. Glynn was an eighth grade history teacher at Kealing Junior High School in Austin. He will be missed by his students whom he taught and inspired over the last five years as well as by his fellow teachers and administrators at Kealing. He was loving and caring as well as an inspirational presence to those who attended his classes. His influence and spirit will continue on through them for years to come. Glynn enjoyed playing his drums and guitars. Those who heard him were inspired by the quality and spirit of his music. He also took great delight in pleasing many friends and family with his enthusiasm for cooking. Many persons were delighted by an invitation to Glynn's home for a porterhouse, or a low-key barbeque. Glynn's untimely passing caused by pneumonia and spinal meningitis has brought out an outpouring of sympathy and support to the family from many friends and students. The family wishes to thank each one who has expressed comforting and heart warming encouragement during this difficult time. They also wish to thank the doctors and most loving nurses and staff at Seton Hospital. His death has permitted the family to make it possible to donate his organs so that five other persons may have life. He shall be able to live on through them. The family will receive visitation at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home on North Lamar from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday evening. Memorial Services will be held at the St. Stephens School Chapel on Capital of Texas Hwy at 1:00 PM on Saturday. Glynn is a graduate of St. Stephens High School, and earned a BA in history and a masters degree in education at Trinity University. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Glynn Allen Owens Foundation for Educational Scholarships and sent to Texas State Bank at 3900 North Tenth Street, McAllen, TX 78501. Arrangements by Weed-Corley- Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, Austin, TX 78705 - (512) 452-8811