Dorothy J Glenn

Dorothy J. (Mershon) Glenn, 98, died June 1, 2013, at KSB Hospital. Dorothy was born February 5, 1915, in Compton to Charles Heenan and Malinda Delhotal Mershon. She was the seventh of ten children. Dorothy was a 1933 graduate of Ashton High School. She married Leonard H. Glenn on August 14, 1934, in Chicago. He preceded her in death in 2001. They were married 67 years. At her death, Dorothy was residing at Heritage Square in Dixon where she served on the Resident Council. Dorothy lived in Dixon most of her adult life, and she and her husband were proud to be lifelong Lee County residents. She and Leonard owned Glenn's Electronic Service in their home on Lincoln Way where they resided for 50 years. Dorothy worked at Kline's Department Store in Dixon and was a licensed real estate agent. She had been a volunteer with KSB Hospital Auxiliary and the Reagan Home. While she and Leonard enjoyed traveling and had been many places in the United States and around the world, Dorothy always believed Dixon was the best place to live. She remembered many details of her travels and had a well-known habit of looking things up, keeping her globe, an atlas, and a dictionary nearby. She valued education and knowledge and was interested in the travels and activities of others. Dorothy read the daily newspaper in its entirety and enjoyed discussing news articles, editorials and letters to the editor. Dorothy and Leonard enjoyed golfing and boating. She frequently played cards and could still play a good game of bridge. Dorothy was an expert seamstress and devoted time to knitting, crocheting, handcrafts, and gardening. She followed the activities of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, attending many recitals and sports events. It was a tradition at her family birthday gatherings that children demonstrate their latest routine or activity. Dorothy marveled at the changes in the world in her lifetime. She tried to stay well-informed and mastered a cell phone in recent years although the volume control proved to be a problem sometimes. Dorothy communicated with friends and family members through letters and phone and recently completed a hand-written history of Leonard's grandparents to share with family. Dorothy was the proud mother and grandmother of three children, six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Her children are Charles Glenn and Delight (Richard) Pitman both of Dixon. Her son Norman Glenn is deceased. Her grandchildren are Richard (Jeanine) Pitman and Jason (Trista) Pitman of Dixon; John (Lena) Glenn and Steve Glenn of Olympia, Washington; Cris (Amos) Smith of Tucson, Arizona; and Jennifer Glenn of Seattle, Washington. Her great-grandchildren are Katie and Kirsten Pitman and Jake, Jenna, and Jessica Pitman, all of Dixon; Catherine, Julianne, and Mariana Glenn of Olympia; and Luke Smith of Tucson. She is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Pam Glenn, of Olympia and a sister-in-law, Jane Glenn, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by all of her siblings: Edna, Harold, Russell, Ruth, Howard, Stanley, Earl, Julious, and Elnora. There will be no visitation. Private graveside services will be at a later date in Ashton Cemetery.

Dorothy J Glenn

February 5, 1915 - June 1, 2013