Glenda Ritter

1952 - 2026

Glenda Lee Ritter of Manson, Washington, peacefully passed away at home on January 2, 2026, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Glenda was born in Washington, D.C., and was the best thing to happen on Pennsylvania Avenue for the past 73 years. Growing up a military brat, she lived in many places around the world. She married her high school sweetheart, Bill Ritter, and they had planned to celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary later in January.
Glenda had a passion for helping young children and worked for many years in elementary schools, ending her career as the "Rainbow Room Lady" in the Primary Intervention Program at Lincoln Elementary in Wenatchee, where she was also known as "Glitter Ritter."
Glenda found joy in many things throughout her life: her love of country; traveling the globe with her husband; walking in nature; spending time with her children and grandchildren; doting on her cocker spaniels; collecting napkins from restaurants around the world; caring for local squirrels, hummingbirds, and other creatures; cheering on the Seahawks; decorating her lovely home; playing games with family-especially if money was involved; and competing in radio contests, through which she won six vacations.
She is survived by her husband; her sister; her daughter and daughter-in-law; her son and daughter-in-law; and her grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of gifts, Glenda encouraged donations to the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society.
Our family would like to thank the team at Confluence Hospice for the loving care they gave Glenda throughout her last months.
Glenda will be with us always-especially every time we see a rainbow or a hummingbird.