- Enos, Glen M. Age 84, died peacefully on December 6, 2010 after a long illness with Alzhei- mer's disease. Glen was born on a farm in Vassar, Michigan. As a young man he served as a missionary educator in Congo until 1964. He was the former principle of Marcy Open School in Southeast Minneapolis and served at several other schools in the Minneapolis School System until his retirement in 1987. He was a gentle loving man who loved nature, gardening, his cabin on Lake Vermilion, and taking long walks. He was a dedicated volunteer to Meals on Wheels and committed to social justice. He will be remembered by many children who learned about the power of peace by his example. He is survived by his life partner, Ed Reed; brother, Richard (Lorraine) Enos; his children, Rebecca J. Enos (Patricia F. Walker, MD), Mark S. Enos, (Richard Newcome), Beth Beckman (Kenneth Wolfe), Mary Grace (Joe) Deters, Ruth Angelyn Enos (Peter Fleischhacker); his grandchildren, Jack Enos, Tahna (Jason) Rurup, Claire Deters; his former wife, Marian Stewart Enos, and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby (Osgerby) and Lee Enos; his sisters, Pearl (Clayton) George, Beulah (Williams) Eby, Ruth (Don) Williams; his brother, Robert (Doris) Enos, and his special friend, Mary Forberg. The family wishes to especially thank the staff at Afton Care and Lighthouse of Mahtomedi for the tender care they provided for him. There will be a celebration of Glen's life December 15, 2010 at 2 pm at Lake Harriet Methodist Church, 49th & Chowen, in Mpls. There will be a service and burial at Riverside Cemetery in his home town, Vassar, Michigan, on December 18, 2010 at 12 pm. Memorials are preferred to the University of Minnesota Arboretum.
Published on December 12, 2010
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