Glen S. Puterbaugh

Glen S. Puterbaugh passed away quickly at his home in East Wenatchee, WA on May 26, 2014. He was born on November 12, 1936 in Grandview, WA. Glen graduated from Grandview High School in 1955. He enlisted in the Washington National Guard in 1954. He left service in 1969 with the rank of Captain. Glen deeply valued his military experience. Glen married his wife of 53 1/2 years, Beverly L. Coats of Prosser, WA, on July 2, 1960, in Grandview Bethany Presbyterian Church. Glen received two Bachelor of Arts degrees in 1961 and a Master's Degree in 1965 from Washington State University. He taught agriculture and industrial arts for nine years. Glen acquired an electrician's license and worked part time as an independent contractor. Glen and his family moved to the Wenatchee area in 1975. He was a safety education representative for Washington State Labor and Industries for 12 years. He moved to the Washington State Department of Transportation, (WADOT) serving as safety manager for the North Central Washington Region for 16 years. After DOT retirement, Glen continued his interest in highway traffic control and safety by teaching flagger certification classes for Wenatchee College, Yakima College, and city and county agencies. He also taught Pilot Escort Vehicle Operation certification classes. Glen enjoyed bowling with family, starting with his years working in the WSU bowling alley as a desk clerk and pinsetter. Glen liked to do jigsaw puzzles and online puzzles. He enjoyed the outdoors, including yard work, camping and short hikes. Glen is survived by his wife of nearly 54 years, Beverly; two sons, Brian of Othello, WA, and Kevin and wife, Teresa of Auburn, WA; his sister, Julia Marshall of Edmonds, WA; and a sister-in-law, Christina Scheller in East Wenatchee. He has four grandchildren, Brandon Smith, Samara Smith, Victor Smith, and Mikayla Puterbaugh; two nephews and one niece. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shiley S. and Elizabeth R. Puterbaugh of Grandview, WA; two brothers, Frank and Donald; a sister, Rose Puterbaugh; and two brothers-in-law, John Marshall and Don Scheller. A Celebration of Life Service for Glen Puterbaugh will be held at Living Hope Community Church, 11 N. Chelan Avenue in Wenatchee, WA, on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at 1:30 p.m., with a luncheon following. He will rest at Evergreen Memorial Park in East Wenatchee, WA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to The National Alliance on the Mentally Ill - Chelan-Douglas (NAMICD); The Community Foundation of North Central Washington; or the American Heart Association. A more complete memoriam and gifting details may be accessed on Glen's website at www.telfordschapel.com. Thoughts, remembrances or messages to the family may be sent to this site at any time. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee, WA.

Glen S. Puterbaugh

November 12, 1936 - May 26, 2014