Glenn Henry Embree
February 2, 1930 - January 29, 2011
Obituary
Glenn Henry Embree
Died suddenly in his 80th year January 29.
Grievously missed by wife Carlene, brothers Earl, Frank, Jess, Ray, sister Ethel Fuller, sister and brother-in-law Phyllis Cole and Leo Le Couteur.
With MS in Education, he was a teacher/guidance counsellor for Seattle Public Schools, served on Executive Board and as negotiator for Seattle Teacher’s Assn. He loved his family, home, cats, camping, hiking, softball. He was well read in politics, philosophy, religion, history, science and loved debate concerning them.
Services 11:00 Feb 7 Washington Memorial Park, 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Prostate Cancer Research, or Family Medicine, Univ. of Wash. Medical Center, or Doctors Without Borders.
Online guestbook at www.bonneywatson.com
Hi Carlene, I was sorry to read about Glen’s passing. It sounds like it was unexpected, so I am sure it has been very difficult for you and your family.
I enjoyed having you and Glen as patients. I always considered you more like friends then patients as I got to know you two over the years that you came to my office.
I still remember when Dr. Jarrett retired, you two were some of the few patients that came to his little retirement party. I think that really showed me how lucky I was to have you two as my patients.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Take care,
Eric Opsvig
I met Uncle Glenn and Aunt Carlene Actually my father’s uncle only a couple years ago, and I am sad we didn’t have more time to get to know each other. Despite only spending a few hours with him in total, I knew he was a very kind, gentle, caring man, who was also very learned with sophisticated intellect! I am proud to know we were family. My heart goes out to Carlene and the rest of the family.
Such a wonderful man. Gentle, kind, wicked, patient, and funny. Such a blessing to have shared time and space with Glen. The choir of angels has a beautiful addition to their ranks. will miss you so much. Love to the family.
Glenn and Carlene have been long time clients at the veterinary clinic where I’m employed. They have been favorites of mine for years. Glenn had such a sweet, easy going disposition. Always a pleasure to see. I’m so sorry he will no longer be with us. Hugs to you Carlene.
Elizabeth and I were sorry to hear of your loss. May peace by with you and the Embree/Fuller families.
My prayers are extended to the family and friends of Mr. Embree. I played softball with him. He was a wonderful man. May he rest in peace.
My sincere sympathies go to the Embree family. My name is Scott Stubberfield, 38 years ago I was a Senior at Chief Sealth High School. I was a nice kid but a slacker. I visited Mr. Enbree’s counseling office frequently during my senior year. I remember my meetings with Mr. Embree well. “Ok, Scott, let’s see here, you need 4 credits to graduate. Let’s get you into an art class, pottery, and you need a health class.” I will always remember how patient and nice he was to me.Yes, I did graduate on time thanks to his assistance in 1973. I think that he would be proud to know that 15 years ago,I changed careers and became a teacher in the Highlne School District at 40 years of age. I am 55 now and still enjoy teaching. It is true teachers and school counselors do make positive impacts on student’s lives. I enjoyed my meetings with him. Take care, Scott
…E o pensamento pelos ceus brandido
Como um gladio soberbo e refulgente.
Morre com teu dever! Na alta confiança
De quem triunfou e sabe que descansa
Desdenhando de toda recompensa.
…And your mind brandished through the heavens
Like a superb and resplendent sword.
Pass away with your task! In the high confidence
Of him who has triumphed and knows that he rests
Beyond mere reward.
excerpt from the sonnet “Assim Seja” by the Brazilian poet João da Cruz e Sousa
love and sympathy
Glenn was my much appreciated cousin and school bus driver, in Idaho, when Glen going to college, when I was in grade school.
I have many fond memories of visits and idea-sharing over the years, with your whole family, including the occasion of your marriage, when I also met some of your colleagues in your school job.
Thanks for the friendship and good memories.
My deepest condolences to the family for your loss. Although I am not known to you or Mr. Embree, I would like to send a comforting thought to the family. May this thought from the holy scriptures be strengthening to the family at such difficult time, “God is healing the brokenhearted ones and binding up their painful spots. One day soon, “death will be swallowed up forever” – Isaiah 25:8. And the adamic sin of growing old will be reversed -Job 33:25.