Glenn Yoder's Obituary
Glenn passed away peacefully at home on November 17, after courageously battling many health issues. Glenn was born in September 1932 in Winfiled, Kansas and is survived by his wife of 58 years, Frances Yoder (nee Whitson), daughter Debra Yoder Hohl (Gary), son Scott (Wendy Anderson), grandchildren Brian and Michael Hohl and Nick Anderson, his sister Janet Holt and her family of Atlanta, Kansas, brother, Steve Yoder of Los Angeles, and cousins Ann McKim and Jacob Clark of Chico, CA. He is also survived by sisters-in-laws, Phyllis Ryan, of North Lansing New York and her family, Kay Lumbert (Max), of Winfield, Kansas and her family, and the family of late brother-in-law, Bill Whitson, Wellington and Oxford, Kansas. While attending high school Glenn won many music awards. He competed in a national music competition and was selected to travel to New York to play his trumpet with the New York City Philharmonic Orchestra. Glenn also played in a dance band during high school and college. Glenn graduated from Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas with degrees in music and business. Glenn’s passions included cars, music, and flying single engine airplanes. After college Glenn served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He and Frances were married in 1954, moving to San Francisco in 1957. They were blessed with two children, daughter, Debra, and son, Scott. In 1964 Glenn and his family moved to Foster City. They were one of the original families to purchase a lot before the model homes were built or streets were paved. The family took daily trips from San Mateo to Foster City to watch the building of their home. Glenn was a Certified Shorthand Court Reporter with the City and County of San Francisco for 25 years. He was active in the local, state and national court reporter associations where he served in many leadership roles. Glenn received the highest honor in court reporting when he was selected as a Fellow of the Academy of Professional Reporters by the National Shorthand Reporters Association in 1976. Glenn’s work ethic, professionalism, and willingness to teach others were respected and appreciated by his colleagues. Glenn retired in 1992. Glenn was a loving husband to Frances. Together they enjoyed the symphony, theater, dinners with friends and hosting family holiday celebrations. He made each person with whom he spent time feel important by trying to stay up-to-date on things of interest to them. Glenn was a role model to his children, teaching them the value of family, a good work ethic, and helping others.Once he became a grandfather Glenn's favorite thing was spending time with his grandsons working on computers, playing remote control cars, or watching a favorite movie. In his retirement he became an avid computer enthusiast. He was known for staying current on the latest technology and for being 'Tech Support' for his neighbors and friends. Glenn was also a dedicated facilitator for a local Diabetes Support Group and known for helping many learn how to better control the effects of the disease. A memorial reception for Glenn will be held Sunday, Dec 9th, at 1:30pm, at Skylawn Funeral Home, Hwy 92 & Skyline Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94402. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, Mission Hospice (San Mateo), or a charity of your choice.
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