Glen Horton Jr's Obituary
“I want to wear out and not rust out.” On December 22, 2022, Glen Horton, Jr. aged 94 of Somerset “wore out.” He passed away peacefully at home. Glen’s family and friends will gather Friday, December 30, 2022, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Eineder Funeral Homes – Brooklyn Chapel. His funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm with Dave Luke as Officiant.
Glen was born Feb 1, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio to Glen E. And Dorothy (Pickell) Horton. Glen graduated from Michigan State College in 1950 and married Jeanne Cook that same year on September 18th. Surviving Glen are son Glen Cook Horton of Osseo; three daughters; Polly (Jon) Krohmer of Holland, Tracy (Mark) Stanton of Addison, and Laura (Gary) Dowling of Somerset; seven grandchildren, David (Riley) Stanton, Geoffrey (Leigh Ann) Krohmer, Brian (Julissa) Dowling, Elizabeth (Craig) Krohmer, Kathleen (Daniil) Barbiyeru, and Sara (Kyle) DeWald; eleven great-grandchildren, Piper, Max, Zach, and Jax Stanton, Taylor and Oliver Krohmer, Ben and Jonah Barbiyeru, Marlowe and Adeline DeWald, and Coralynn Dowling. Glen was preceded in death by his wife Jeanne (2002), parents Glen and Dorothy Horton, sister Betty Lou Sparks, and grandson Michael (Taylor) Stanton.
Glen was a fiercely independent unstoppable force. A man with many interests, hobbies, and countless friends, he was happiest when involved in a project. He graduated from Michigan State College in 1950 and married Jeanne Cook that same year. Glen had a long career with Michigan Department of Transportation, beginning in road construction and then as a State Forrester. He and his wife enjoyed his early retirement years traveling and spending winters in Gantt, AL.
Glen was a devoted MSU Spartan, ever cheering them on. He loved writing letters in his perfect Palmer method handwriting, rarely was without a camera documenting everything from building projects to daily activities. His memory and ability to recall events in great detail was astounding. Glen’s early experiences farming and work as a forester gave him a deep respect for the environment and nature. His last big “project” was his involvement with the Canopy Walk recently finished at Hidden Lake Gardens in Tecumseh. A simple philosophy of his was “Always leave your campsite neater than how you found it” and a favorite song, “It’s a Wonderful World” summed up how he felt about his long, full life. Glen, Mr. Horton, Junior, Horty, Dad, Pa, Uncle Glen, Grandpa, Gramps, or Old Grandpa lived long and lived well. He simply wore out. His presence and influence will be felt for many years.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Canopy Walk Maintenance Fund at Hidden Lake Gardens, Tecumseh, Michigan or Hospice of your choice. Please leave a message of comfort for Glen’s family or sign his guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.
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