Obituary of Glendon Crocker

Passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2015 at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center. He was 92 years old. Glendon was born on February 26, 1923 in Albee Township, MI to the late Henry and Florence (Newman) Crocker. He married Vivian R. Ferguson on December 21, 1946 in Saginaw. She preceded him in death on January 21, 2009. Glendon graduated from Saginaw High School. He then joined the Army Air Corp during World War II. While in the service, he was an airplane mechanic serving in the South Pacific. Upon his honorable discharged, he returned to Baker Perkins, Inc. as a machinist. Glendon was a faithful member of Saginaw Valley Church of the Nazarene. In his spare time, Glendon enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be remembered for his ability to fix just about anything. He is survived by his children: Gary G. Crocker of Saginaw, Carolyn R. (Alan) Cook of Grand Blanc, Randall J. (Jolee) Crocker of West Branch, and Bruce E. (Shawna) Crocker of Stiles, WI; seven grandchildren: Kristen (Jake) Prout, Laura (Jason) Scheffler, Billy (Rynelle) Crocker, Brent H. Killey II, Shannon (Eric) Martinson, Brandon (Jenny) Crocker, and Bryce (Cassie) Crocker; fourteen great-grandchildren; and two brothers: John Crocker and Kenneth (Phyllis) Crocker. Glendon was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Vivian and sister, Dorothy Wilder. FUNERAL: A funeral service for Glendon will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2015 at the Saginaw Valley Church of the Nazarene, 1815 Tittabawassee Rd. Rev. Allen Sprunger will officiate and burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Military Honors will be conducted by the United States Army and the VFW Post #1859. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd., (off State) on Sunday, April 26, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Glendon will lie in state at the church on Monday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Saginaw Valley Church of the Nazarene or the Christian camp, Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters, Andrews, NC. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.