1935 – 2018
On Saturday, May 5, 2018, Chester Glenford “Glen” Oderkirk passed away as the result of a traffic accident in Cranbrook, B.C. with his wife by his side. Glen was born on September 12, 1935 in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia.
Glen was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces – Artillery (1RCHA) and served our country for 37 years. Glen joined the Armed Forces in Halifax, Nova Scotia on February 1, 1954 and retired on September 12, 1990 in Trenton, Ontario. At his retirement he held the rank of Captain. Glen married Kathryn Hildebrand on May 12, 1956.
Glen leaves to mourn his passing, his beloved wife of almost 62 years, Kathryn as well as his children Judy (Barrie), Gordon (Kathy) and Verna (Tom). Glen also leaves seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Also left behind are his brothers; Arthur (Marina), Robert (Christina), Roger, Alexander and Richard as well as his sisters; Helena, Linda (Mike) and Irma (Paul) and many nieces, nephews and “adopted” children and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Clara and Melvern Oderkirk and his brothers, Joseph, Phillip, Bernard and Camber.
A Celebration of Life for Glen will be held at the Eagles Hall, 715 Kootenay St. N., Cranbrook, BC on Saturday June 2, 2018 at 3 pm. The family has requested you wear something red in honor of Glen on this day. If friends desire, memorial donations may be made to your local minor hockey association (or similar youth sports program) or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon, #4, 1551 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9. Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemorial.com.
Mark Memorial Funeral Services in care of arrangements (250) 426-4864