Glenna Kallsen, 94 of Loveland , formerly of Greeley died July 4th 2013 at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose. She was born to Balthaser and Catherine (Goodchuck) Getz on December 15th 1918 in Denver, CO. Glenna graduated from Brighton High School in 1936.
Glenna married Myron at St. Augustine Rectory in Brighton Feb. 20th, 1939. Myron preceded her in death June 2012. They will be remembered as still holding hands and still in love after 73 years of marriage. They farmed in various places around Colorado until retiring to Greeley in 1985.
Glenna will be remembered for her infectious smile and all the wonderful family gatherings in which she loved to cook and feed everyone even into her 80s. Her love of family and her church were just two very important aspects of her life. She was an amazing Grandmother to all her grandchildren. She was fascinated by the beauty of butterflies and creatively crafting countless projects not to mention her love of playing cards with friends and family.
Glenna has been living in Montrose since Feb. 2012. She is survived by her brother Daniel Getz along with four children, Matt Kallsen and wife Nancy of Okema, Oklahoma, Sherrie Murphy of Loveland, Mary Anne McCourt and husband Tom of Montrose, and Skip Kallsen and wife Tammy of Sedalia; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and 7 siblings.
Visitation 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Stoddard Funeral Home. Mass and liturgy service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 915 12th St. Greeley. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens.
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