Name: Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors
Address: Salem, OR

Thank you so very much for the time and endless hours you gave to me..i will never forget you're kind and sincere ways..i will forever miss you...someday we Wii be reunited.....

I just learned tonight of Glenn's promotion to Heaven.  I know my friend is in a much better place, but I wept when I heard of his passing.  My heart breaks for Debby and Arika.  I knew Glenn for many years in a variety of settings, and I say without hesitation that I have never known a finer, kinder, better man.  Debby, may God hold you in His loving arms and provide comfort to you and Arika and your entire family as only God can do.  You are in my prayers.  If there is anything I can do, please let me know.  I hope the love of the many people who loved Glenn will lift you up as well. My prayer is that I will grow to be more like Glenn in whatever time I have left on this earth.

Glen is a truly wonderful friend, an unselfish, servant, and a truly genuine man. If there are more like him I have not met them.I am still in shock.If I am hurting I can only imagine how his family must feel.I can understand why God would want him home too. Things at Salem E. will never be the same again because of this one of a kind man. Pray we will all see him again.I lost my Dad recently and often regret that I can not pick up the phone and call him, I know it will be the same with my friend now. The world has lost a true hero in Glen and I miss him . I pray God will bring healing to his family. If there is anything ... I could do for them, I would be honored to do so.

Thanks brother for being a better man than I could hope to be.

Thank you, Glenn. In the short time I knew you, you helped me beyond measure.  You will be missed.

Thank you for sharing your father, and husband with so many. I for one have gotten so much from my appt.s with him. He helped me, reassured me that I was ok. He lifted my spirits. I so looked forward to our appt.s each week, will miss them deeply. God bless his family, comfort and touch them with Jesus' healing touch.

I just want to extend my positive thoughts to family and friends of Glenn. He was a genuine soul and helped so many people. Rest in peace Glenn

I will miss Glenns' openness, when I would see him at church, in always being ready to listen, always saying the right thing to encourage me in a friendship that sometimes needed his help.  My prayers go out not only to Debbie, daughter and grandchildren  but to all who will miss this dear mans' Godly influence as a gifted counselor and therapist and close friend to so many.

Glenn was truly a Godly man. I will always cherish my friendship I had with Glenn and his family. Many fond memories of times spent together at church, home and at Triangle Lake. His positive attitude, gentle spirit and warm smile always made your day better. He will be missed.

Glenn was my counselor off and on for the last ten years.  He helped me through terrible circumstances that almost destroyed me.  I was very lucky to have him as a therapist, it was one of the most important factors in my ability to become a strong, brave, functional person. He will be missed. My deep condolences to his family.  

K. Harvey
Salem, OR

I don't think I ever met Glenn,but I knew Spencer, my dad was Dick Finnell from Medford....Spencer and my dad played golf...I send my condolences to Glenn and his family....

I am very sad about the loss of Glenn.  He provided meaningful work to numerous people who had experienced significant hardships in their lives.  He had a good sense of humor, gentle presence and a big heart.  I am grateful I got to work with him.  His family and friends are in my heart.  Denise Smith

Glenn was a high school classmate of mine in Medford (class of 1968.) He was a great athlete and more importantly a gentle guy and a gentleman, a friend to everyone. Many classmates are memorializing him as all that on our alumni website. Glenn was a selfless hero in bringing trauma counseling to residents of war torn nations in Africa, the Mideast, and elsewhere. A life of service well lived. His family can take great pride in him. On behalf of the Medford High community, condolences for the loss of this great one!

I am sorry for your loss. Glenn followed behind me at the Air Force Academy working for Gene Mahoney. We talked quite a few times about our time in the Air Force and laughed quite a bit.

Heaven has gained a true angel...I was so blessed to have known Glenn through our work at SPA/VMH for so many years. I will miss his calm demeanor, smiling face, our office bantering, stories from his missionary work and of his beloved family moments. Many healing thoughts and prayers to the family he adored.

I am so sorry to hear of Glenn's passing and pray for Debbie and Arika and her family...pray they find solace in knowing so many are sharing their grief.  God bless you all.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.


Sorry for your loss. May God give you courage,strength,and support.My thoughts& prays are with you. I was blessed to have had Glenn as a therapist. He would go above and beyond to help his clients. Glenn taught me to go after my dreams ,and don't give up. Honored and blessed to say I have accomplished many.  I will never forget you Glenn.

I was privileged to visit in Glenn's home years ago when we both were on a steering committee Promise keepers . Glen was a great leader a man of god who will be truly missed here and a welcome worker in gods house.

Glenn was a great man who touched so many lives including mine. I will have an emptiness that can never be filled. Thank you for being my therapist, spiritual guidance, friend, confidante and brother in Christ for ten years. My prayers for his family as they grieve even more.

We are deeply grieving the loss of our colleague and friend. Our hearts and prayers go to his family and all those who loved him. He was a man who changed lives and we were honored to work alongside him.

OBITUARY

Glenn Douglas Koppang

August 9, 1949 – September 14, 2014

Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors

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