Glenice Muriel Overby,age 93,of Grand Junction, Colorado died Wednesday July 21,2021 at Mantey Heights Rehab and Care Center. She was born August 14,1927 in Wisconsin the daughter of Gilbert and Olga Knutson.
She spent her youth in Chetek, Wisconsin where she met and married Vernon Overby on June 5,1949. They were married for 63 years until his death in 2009. Glenice and Vernon lived and worked in Grand Rapids, Michigan for many years. She was employed as an insurance underwriter. Later years they moved to Colorado where they eventually made their home in Clifton. In retirement she enjoyed traveling across the states with Vernon and their dachshunds. They often included the dogs even when traveling on their Harley Davidson.
Glenice was a member of the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church of Grand Junction, the Gem & Mineral Club, and was a founding member of the Vestafjell Lodge of the Sons of Norway. She worked with several women to locate other Norwegians in the area. It took them two years to have their lodge chartered.
She will be fondly remembered by Dwaine Overby (brother-in-law), Ruth Overby (sister-in-law), Lanny Albaitis (nephew), Leroy Stolberg (cousin), other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family would like to express their appreciation for the care given Glenise this last year by the staff of Mantey Heights and Hope West Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution can be made to the hospice, Hope West at 3090 North 12th ST, #B, Grand Junction, CO 81506. On Friday, October 1st, 2021 at 10 a.m. a Memorial Service and Internment will be held at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery. Cremation has taken place and arrangements have been entrusted to Martin Mortuary of Grand Junction. A reception will be held at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church following services.
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