Glen Jay Goodland Sr.

September 21, 1940 – May 2, 2012

Glen Goodland Sr. passed away May 2, 2012 at LaVilla Grande Care Center after a four month battle with cancer, he was 71.

Glen was born on September 21, 1940 in Racine, Wisconsin from the union of Walter II and Ruth Goodland. He spent his childhood in Racine and graduated from the Washington Park High School. During seventh grade he met Judy Behnke and little would they both know where this meeting would lead as they would both become high school sweethearts. On June 10, 1961 they would marry in Racine, and from this union three children were born. In 1986, Glen and Judy moved to California and spent twenty-two years in Upland where Glen worked for the LA County Sheriff’s Department.

Glen was a sheet metal worker attending Journeyman Sheet Metal Trade School for five years and was a lifetime member of the Sheet Metal Workers Labor Union.

His thirst for knowledge led Glen in many directions of interest from a love of aviation in all forms to space travel and exploration to quantum physics and model rockets. He enjoyed taking time deer hunting, fishing, camping and reading on various subjects. He also loved to spend time with his family playing cards or a board game, times that will be missed.

Glen leaves behind his wife of fifty years; Judy Goodland of Grand Junction, two sons; Glen Goodland Jr. of Edmond, OK, Gregg Goodland of Florence, CO and a daughter; Sarah Bradburn of Grand Junction, CO, a brother; Walter S. Goodland III of New Iberia, LA, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, May 7, 2012 at Martin Mortuary.

Memorial contributions in Glen’s name may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

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