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Glenn Wickens Obituary
Glenn Bruce Wickens was born Oct. 18, 1931 in Los Angeles, CA. He died Oct. 26, of cancer in Vallejo surrounded by his family. He was raised in Salt Lake City and Vallejo. Glenn served in the Army in Korea from 1951-53. He met and married his wife, Sandra in 1957. They settled in Vallejo where they raised four children. He got a job at Mare Island working in Shop 31 until he retired in 1986. He was a member of the Moose Lodge where he made many friends. His greatest loves were singing, cooking, painting beautiful pictures, the Oakland Raiders, camping at Bodega Bay with his family, his 11 grandkids and six great-grandkids. Glenn leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 55 years, Sandra; his kids, Lynne Stirling (Mark), Bruce Wickens (Teri), Susan Tucker, Kelli Williams (Robert); grandkids, Jason, Jenny, Cera, Mandy, Jessica, Josh, Andrew, Justin, Danielle, Matt, and Brittany; great-grandkids, Nicholas, Alyssa, Hudson, William, and Atley; his brothers, Kent Wickens (Shirley), and Roland; brother-in-law, Jack McMenamin; longtime friend, Michael Harris; many nieces and nephews.
Visitation services will be Sunday, Nov. 4, from 1 to 7 p.m., funeral service will be Monday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m., both at Colonial Chapels, Vallejo. Burial Monday, Nov. 5, at 1:30 p.m., at Sacramento Vallejo National Cemetery, Dixon. Celebration of life to follow at 3 p.m., at Zio Fraedos, Vallejo. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Glenn Wickens
Susan Tucker
October 25, 2023
Dad You're the first I ever loved, I miss you each and every day, You were such a kind father, you taught me so much in my lifetime , I was truly blessed to have you as my father, mom is doing wellI ,you have lots of beautiful grand kids ,which I'm sure you can see ,and know how proud you are .I sure miss and love you each and everyday
Lynne Stirling
October 25, 2023
Thinking of all you have missed since your passing dad! Many more great grandkids have been born, your baby girl Kelli has joined you and momma has moved to Kansas to love with us!! We miss you so much but the legacy you left behind is amazing and you would be so proud of your family!! Until we meet again dad.......
Lynne Stirling
October 25, 2021
I so miss you dad! You have some beautiful grandkids that have given you 20 great grandchildren and you have one more on the way!!!! You would love and adore each and every one of them!! We are taking good care of mom and she is doing well!!! Love and miss you from your favorite oldest daughter Lynne!
Kelli Williams
October 25, 2019
Miss & love you more than ever, Until we meet again, Your Loving daughter Kelli
October 26, 2013
You left us one year ago today Dad.....You wanted to see your sister and brothers and the rest of the family. I know they were happy to see you. Dad, Kelli and Bruce are taking care of Mom and Sue and I talk to her every day. We are trying to get her to come stay in Kansas but she is woried about leaving the house. Could you let her know everything will be ok if she comes? She is really doing well but she sure misses you! We all send our love as we do every day! Thank you for watching over each and every one of us.
Your loving Daughter,
Lynne
Janice Hanson
November 4, 2012
Glen I learned so much from you at Mare Island. I thought of you almost every time I was in Vallejo. I know you were and still are loved by your family. To your family I hope and pray you all hang in there. Love, Janice (Forklift operator)
James Guzman
November 2, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Amanda Wetterer
November 2, 2012
I love and miss you grandpa! You were one if a kind. I will miss your sense of humor, your singing, and cooking! You were one of a kind! I hope you are sitting on a beach with your brother and sisters!
rita owsley
November 1, 2012
thoughts and prayers for our dear friends during the loss of a dear man. we love you guys. the owsley's
Stuart McIver
November 1, 2012
To all of my cousins and especially my Aunt Sandy, I am so very sorry for your loss. Uncle Glenn was one of the greatest men I have known. Everytime we were around him he made me laugh. When our son was born, one of my greatest memories was of Glenn and Sandy coming to Utah to see him, and us of course. Glenn brought happiness to many and the way he could always make people laugh is a rare treasure. We love you Uncle Glenn and you will always be in our thoughts and memories! (Stuart, Pat and Doug McIver)
Deb Muell
November 1, 2012
Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers!!!! Take care Sandy!!!!
cindra and david lee
November 1, 2012
Wishing your family much love at this time. We have wonderful memories of Glenn and your family.....
Lynne Stirling
November 1, 2012
I will miss you everyday Dad. Don't worry about Mom we will take good care of her until she can be with you again! Love always
Lynne
November 1, 2012
I am so sorry for your family's loss...may God bring you strength, courage and comfort during this difficult time. I remember when we were young..your parents were always so much fun..I am again so sorry for your loss! Teresa McElwain (Longmore)
I Love You Daddy...
Kelli Williams
October 31, 2012
To my Dearest Father, Celebrating a life well lived. I will cherish your memories forever. Love Always, until we meet again. your loving daughter Kelli...
October 31, 2012
you were my real brother jack
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