Glenn Collette

GLENN C. COLLETTE IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Glenn Clayton Collette, 83, of Idaho Falls, died January 7, 2004, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of causes incident to age. Glenn was born March 8, 1920, in Mountain Home, Idaho, the eldest of three boys born to Edgar Ross Collet and Lucy LaVern Thompson Collet. When he was two years old the family moved to Idaho Falls, where he grew up and attended Eagle Rock Elementary School, Clair E. Gale Junior High, and then graduated from Idaho Falls High School. As a young boy he spent many happy summers in West Yellowstone, where his mother owned a café and his father owned a barbershop. Glenn also enjoyed close association with family in Clarkston, Utah, during those years. In high school he was active in the Thespian Club and made many friends, whose association he enjoyed throughout his life. After high school he attended Syracuse University in New York, Biarritz Army University in France, and graduated from Woodbury Business College in Los Angeles. He served as a Sergeant in the U. S. Army during World War II. From 1946-1948 Glenn served a full-time mission to the Swiss/Austrian LDS Mission, where he met his future sweetheart, Emma Esther Cziep, who was also serving a mission. Later Emmy emigrated to Canada and they renewed their acquaintance. They were married May 24, 1949, in the Cardston, Alberta, Canada LDS Temple. They made their home in Idaho Falls, where he worked two years for Idaho Cold Storage, then took a job as District Office Manager for Simplot Soilbuilders for 35 years. He retired 20 years ago. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and charter member of the 17th/Mountain View Ward, he served in the Bishopric, on the Stake High Council, as Scoutmaster, as a Temple Worker, and in various other callings throughout the years, particularly with the youth in the MIA. The friendships made in this ward deepened through the years and have been an important part of his life. He and Emmy served two full-time missions, one to Vienna, Austria, from 1986-1987, and the other to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from 1989-1990. Glenn’s testimony was one of his most precious possessions. A man of many hobbies, Glenn enjoyed gardening, photography, stamp and coin collecting, traveling, gladiolus farming, reading (especially Louis L'Amour books), history and music. Glenn never met a hobby he didn’t like. However, his greatest joy in life came from spending time with Emmy and his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He always had a ready smile and his greatest attribute was his infectious, joyful personality. Glenn was loved by everyone and will be sorely missed by family and friends alike. Surviving are: Wife: Emmy Collette, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Gayle [Gary] Hatch, Durham, NC Daughter: Karla Smith, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Daniel [Maureen] Collette, Benouville, France Son: Robert [Leslie] Collette, Idaho Falls, ID Son: David [Eileen] Collette, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Richard [Laura] Collette, Springville, UT Son: Thomas [Melora] Collette, Bedford, NH Brother: Don [Lorna] Collette, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Dr. Ralph [Doris] Collet, Clear Hills, UT 43 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2004, at the Idaho Falls LDS Mountain View Ward, 1450 Mountain View Lane, with Bishop Kerry Holmgren officiating. The family will visit with friends on Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and Saturday for one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team. The family suggests memorials to the Perpetual Education Fund, c/o LDS Foundation, 15 East South Temple, 2nd Floor East, Salt Lake City, UT 84150.