My Grandpa Hadley finally got to be with his sweet wife, Florence, again this past June. I have so many wonderful memories of my Grandparents that I will cherish forever. Here's his obituary:
Glen Waldram Hadley 1918 ~ 2011 NORTH OGDEN - Glen Waldram Hadley died Tuesday, June 22, 2011 in his hometown of North Ogden. He was 93 years old. Glen was born May 14, 1918 in North Ogden, Utah, a son of Samuel and Diana Waldram Hadley. He resided on the same property in North Ogden his entire life. Glen married Florence Elizabeth Blanch from Plain City, Utah on September 16, 1940 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Florence was Glen's high school sweetheart, and they enjoyed 63 wonderful years of marriage prior to her death on February 19, 2004. They raised a family of four boys on the Hadley property in North Ogden.
A tribute from America First Credit Union was also posted on their website, I love the last line:
Glen W. Hadley began his years of service for the credit union as field representative in 1966, when our assets were only $13 million, we had 21,000 members, and staffed only one branch.
Glen was appointed to the Credit Committee in 1968, and then served as Vice Chairman and Chairman of that committee, which is now known as the Loan Review Committee.
He will be remembered for his philosophy of people helping people. He emphasized over and over how he loved helping people who deserved it. He was very proud of his $500,000 loan portfolio, which had only two write-offs in 40 years. Glen retired in January of 2007, after 41 years of dedicated credit union service. He had the distinction of being the oldest volunteer. His wife, Florence, once said to Glen, "All you ever think about is the credit union." What a great tribute to his dedication, although she may not have meant it that way.
Glen leaves a legacy of warmth and kindness to all our members and staff he so unselfishly served. Glen always had a smiling face and a good word for everyone with whom he came in contact. We are fortunate that his son, Dave, now continues the family tradition and is serving as a volunteer on the Loan Review Committee.
Mr. Tom Connors, a member of the Board of Directors, wrote to Glen, "Your commitment and service on the Loan Review Committee is truly outstanding. Your concern for the care and welfare of our members' financial well-being is above reproach. Glen, your dedication, compassion, and unparalleled zeal have been large contributions to our credit union's success. Men of your character and voluntary spirit are few and far apart; therefore, I thank you for being such a wonderful example of mankind at its best."
His funeral was the most wonderful I've been to and the Military Honors and Veteran's Honor Guard were wonderful. I know my Granpa Hadley was an amazing person who served his country, family, and community.
Presentation of colors to the oldest living son, my Uncle David.
We drove by my Grandparent's house and the flag was at half staff, perfect.
We love you Grandpa!
