Glenn R. Ginder
May 01, 2012
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Glenn R. Ginder, 58, went home to be with his Lord on May 1, 2012. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, May 7, at 11:00 am, at First Federated Church, 4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. The family will greet friends Sunday, May 6, 4-6 pm, at Hamilton’s, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Burial will be at Iowa Veterans Cemetery on Monday morning.
Glenn was born on September 26, 1953, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, to George (Bob) and Shirley Ginder. He became a disciple of Christ while serving in the Navy (1972-1976). Glenn’s passion in life was to know Jesus more and to have others know Him also. He loved to laugh and enjoy life. Glenn and his family enjoyed being a part of another culture for 20 years in Malaysia.
He will be deeply missed by his wife of 25 years, Carol (Reeve); his children, Samuel, Timothy and Sarah Ginder; brother, Nathan (Kim) Brightbill; parents-in-law, Herman and Naida Reeve; sister-in-law, Ann Reeve; and many relatives and friends in PA, as well as around the world. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Timothy Ginder, and sister, Alicia Brightbill.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family or First Federated Church Missions.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Tim and Leslie Munson
05/28/2012
Dear Carol and family, There are few people in this world whose zeal for Jesus was more evident than Glenn Ginder. His passion for sharing the truth of the gospel led many to faith in Christ. While he is absent in the flesh, his witness lives on...he will, indeed be missed! Our prayer for you is that you will experience God's love in a new and intimate way finding His strength to carry you each day.... 2 Thessalonians 3:16: Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all!
Donna Hershey Spitler
05/13/2012
From Palmyra, PA--Condolences to Carol and family--you are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm a cousin from his Grandmother Ginder's side of the family and my memories of Glenn are from the many family gatherings in his early years. I most recently saw him when he attended his dad's funeral.
Bob and Pam Douglas
05/07/2012
We are saddened to hear about your loss. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know.
Your neighbors to the west...
Stan Freyenberger
05/07/2012
Carol, It has been joy to get to know Glenn and you these last years that you co-labored in the Midwest. Will be praying that you see the Lord's near-presence as you go through this valley.
Rodney Jubilado
05/06/2012
Dear Carol,
My memories with Glenn include those early years in KL when we labored in the Lord's vineyard. Adam told me of his resting. You are in my prayers. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un Surely we belong to God and to Him shall we return.
Kevin Grimes
05/05/2012
Carol & Family, I knew Glenn from his days with CCC at Penn State. I heard of his passing on Facebook. I last saw him at Urbana many years ago where told about his ministry in Malaysia. I will be praying for you.
Sue Patt
05/04/2012
Dear Carol, You and your children are in our prayers. Our memories with Glenn extend all the way back to Penn State, where we were when we got the news of his passing. His vibrant love for the Lord and for people will be deeply missed.
Thomas Davis
05/04/2012
Glenn was a great brother, always positive and encouraging and full of hope. His spirit was contagious, and the "virus" he spread was beautiful and clearly the result of an intimate walk with his Creator. I'll miss you, Glenn!
Chuck and Malia Bergstrom Grace Church Fayettevile
05/03/2012
We have fond memories of your entire family and still are moved by your heart for God and for people. We are sad with you. God grant peace and comfort.
Joan McManness
05/03/2012
Carol, and kids, I just wanted to send my own personal note to you. I am so sorry for your loss. We have so many great memories with you guys, and our lives are rich together and feel this loss together with you. love you, and prayers are with you. Joan
Ed & Joan McManness, Joshua, Laura, and Ian
05/03/2012
Carol and kids, we are deeply saddened and send you our heartfelt prayers during this difficult time. We have such fond memories of our many times with you all, may the grace of God be the hands that hold you. Glenn was one of a kind, so caring, a wonderful servant to so many. We were blessed to observe how much he loved all of you - please be assured of our prayers.
Clayton Kennedy
05/03/2012
Wow, I just got the news and am both stunned and saddened. My wife and I just met Glenn and Carol this year as we participated for the first time in the Perspectives class that they so activily promoted and served. We will be praying for Carol and their family. Though I hardly knew Glenn well enough to speak with any authority about the man and his life, I will say that one attribute that was ever present was his passion to serve the one that called him to serve. My prayer is that the passion Glenn exemplified grows in all our hearts as the flame to selflessly serve God continues be fanned in each of our lives.
Rev. Mike Stachura, Grace Ev. Church, Fayetteville
05/03/2012
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Glenn's death. We grieve with you, Carol, and the kids, for the loss of your lover, your best friend, your dad. Glenn had one of the most faith-filled hearts I have ever met---believing, trusting, and living in the reality that Jesus is alive and knowing/walking with Him makes all the difference in the world, this one and the one to come. We rejoice with him and grieve with you.
Jay Lindstrom Bethel Baptist Church, Newell, Iowa
05/03/2012
The Bethel Baptist church family grieves at the earthly loss of Glenn. We have joyfully supported this faithful couple for many years and we are praying for your family. Glenn was a model of having a heart for one on one personal evangelism and we will miss him greatly. We look forward to seeing this dear brother in Glory!
Diana Elrod-Sarnecki
05/03/2012
Glenn and Carol have been friends since the early 1980's. My heart is heavy with grief for Carol. Glenn has been a valiant warrior in the fight for people who need the Lord. He has been an outstanding Missionary, husband and father. We will miss him.