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Glenn McPherson Obituary

Rev. Glenn Omer McPherson, age 98, a life long resident of Colorado Springs, passed away on November 26, 2010 in Colorado Springs. Rev. McPherson was born on January 29, 1912 in Colorado Springs, a son of the late Guy Omer and Cora Vinette Phillips McPherson. He was a graduate of Colorado Springs High School in 1932 and York (Nebraska) College in 1938 and from United Seminary in Dayton, Ohio in 1943. Rev. McPherson had been associated with Pikes Peak United Methodist Church for over 52 years and had been a member of the conference for 77 years. He was a former member of the Focus Camera Club and the Colorado Springs Alumni Association. He also loved growing flowers. Rev. McPherson is survived by his daughter, Sharon (James G. Weatherson of Villa Rica, Georgia, a son, Paul (Susan) McPherson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 6 grandchildren, Lisa Cicutto, Michael Cicutto, Lachelle Cicutto, Brian McPherson, Kevin McPherson, Amber Balistreri and 10 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Ilene Dutton, a brother, Willard J. McPherson and 2 sisters, May Opal McPherson and Pearl Sipes. Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 3, 2010 at Pikes Peak United Methodist Church 2927 W. Pikes Peak Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904. Interment Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs.

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 30, 2010.

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Kevin

April 9, 2011

I miss you everyday, grandpa!

Kevin and Patti Kuretich

December 7, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Rev. Glen McPherson.
Reverend McPherson married Patti and I, and baptized our children.
He will forever be dear to our hearts and we will always have those memories.
Kevin and Patti (Tunnel) Kuretich

December 4, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love and miss always. I will see you soon rev. Mcpherson. Love Jan and Scott Skinner.

December 3, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Rev. Glen McPherson. He was very much loved and admired by all that came in contact and who knew him. He will be greatly missed and will live in our hearts and memories forever. Bettie Ragains, Kathy Cooper and Rose Davis

Cecil & Mary Ann Tapey

December 2, 2010

I Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.
Rev. Glen always had the right scripture to share this hope no matter what the occasion.
Rev. Glen was our family's pastor for many years. He was there for the happy occasions of anniversaries and at times of grief even traveling to Ordway for our gandmother's funeral. No matter the occasion he always had a verse of scripture to share the hope of Christ's love for all of us. We will miss him but his teachings will always be a part of our lives.
May the hope in Christ he shared bring comfort and joy to all who knew him.

December 2, 2010

I met Rev McPherson about 8-10 years ago. I saw one of his plants he entered at the State Fair; wrote his name and address down and found he lived up the street from where we have our own business. I called Rev. McPherson and he invited me to see his garden and gave me a lot of seed for the amaranthus plant "Love Lies Bleeding". When he left his house I ended up with one of his watering cans. The seed has been spread to others in his memory and I will continue to treasure the continuing plants originating from his seeds and, of course, his watering can. He also shared his boyhood story about his family's trip to the Rose Bowl Parade in California in the old car (they hid under blankets to keep warm). I am blessed to have met him. At 98+, I am certain a hand from heaven reached down for him and brought him up with God and all his loved ones. Kathleen Kelly

Jeannine Cone (Fields)

December 2, 2010

A true loss here on earth - Rev McPherson truly holds a very special place in our family. Thank You for your kind and gentle service.

Paul & Lee Tapey

December 1, 2010

Glenn was one of my fathers and mentors in the Faith. He was one those who guided me into ordination as one of the members of my ordination committee 50 years ago . He baptised one of our daughters and he was a true help as I began my ministry..Glenn was a true servant of Christ

Susie Gallivan

December 1, 2010

Rev.Glenn He was a very special person in my Family . And in my Life to. I will truely miss him.

December 1, 2010

Rev. Glenn had been a part of our lives for many, many years. He was truely a man of God, very humble, very sincere, and very kind. He will be missed by so many people, becaused he touched so many over the years. Our lost here on earth is great, however the gain in heaven is greater.

Sincerely,
Norm and Luana Clark - Sun City, AZ

The Keetch's

December 1, 2010

Rev. Glenn was a true disciple of God and he shared his love with all. The front row of our church will be empty, but heaven will have a new angel. Blessings on his family for sharing him with everyone.
Our prayers are with you,

December 1, 2010

Rev. McPherson was the most amazing person I have ever met.
He brought Christ into my life, and I am eternally grateful for that.
There is no telling how many thousands of lives this incredible man has touched.
May the family hold the memories close and know that Rev. Glenn is at home now.
My prayers are with you all.
Mary Kay Marshall

Doralynn Kennedy

November 30, 2010

Rev McPherson is the most Godly man I have ever known. I can't even begin to describe what an impact this man of God had on my family and me... or the love and gratitude I feel for him. I first learned of Christ at the feet of Rev McPherson. People talk about the deaths of worldly celebrities, but not one of those lives have the everlasting impact that this man's life had on those who knew him. Rev McPherson has stepped into eternity - into the loving arms of the God he served his whole life. Heaven must be celebrating this man's arrival home. My sincere condolences to his family. I know you must miss him terribly. But what an amazing man - and what an honor to be part of his family. And what an honor to have grown up with this man as my pastor. Doralynn Kennedy

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