Glenn Irvine Sabiers

Sabiers, Glenn Irvine passed away on September 6, 2011 with his wife at his side. Born July 8, 1934, in Cleveland, OH, he was the youngest son of Ralph and Ethel (Swan) Sabiers. Graduating from Lakewood High School, he worked for Western Electric, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and the Wall Street Journal, before moving his family to Tempe in 1972. He finished his career as a machinist in the mailroom at the Arizona Republic, retiring in 2002. He was a good and gentle man, who loved to help others. He was a good neighbor and great friend, and the center of his family. He is survived by his wife, Amy; daughters Denise “Dee” Kepp and Tracey (Wayne) Kester; and stepchildren Lynn (Brad) Golden and Lex (Lori) Medlin; and by his brother, Ralph (Alice) Sabiers. He was a terrific Papa and grandpa to Nicole, Christopher, Ashlee, Matthew, Sydney, Sarah, Abby, Lila and Monty. He loved his great granddaughter, Chloe, and nephews, Mark and Allan, and niece, Gina. Now he is with his parents and recently deceased brother, Allan, and sister-in-law Theresa. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 29, 2012, at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park, 6747 East Broadway Road, Mesa, AZ 85206. Inurnment will follow the service. More information and a memory book may be found at www.mariposagardens.com. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his name may be made to the charity of your choice, Hospice of the Valley, or in honor of the excellent patient care provided by Banner Baywood Medical Center for Glenn Sabiers to Banner Health Foundation, 2025 N. 3rd Street #250, Phoenix, AZ 85004 or online at: https://www.bannerhealth.org.

Precious Gift

I've a wonderful gift that was given to me,

By someone I loved ever so

'Tis a precious thing, all my own

That only my heart would know

Like the smile on his face and the touch of his hand

And the devilish glint in his eye

'Tis the memories he has bestowed within me

That will help me now to get by

His laughter I hear again in my mind

And the loving tone of his voice

He'd have wanted to stay and comfort me

But, alas he had no choice

His lessons were done and a swift hand came in

The Akashic was calling him home

He'd go on before me, no longer in pain

Now with family and friends, never alone

Those that knew him knew a man of compassion

So gentle and kind to the small

He'd give of his service and time with a smile

And I'm grateful to have loved him after all

Now although I miss him I'm not ready to go

For I've things yet to do of my own

But his precious gift shall remain in my heart

'Til we're together again in our celestial home

Carole Metz-Groth