Glynlon "Glenn" Edward Tews

Glynlon "Glenn" Edward Tews was born July 20, 1930 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Leo Herman and Goldie Mae (Bower) Tews.  He died January 22, 2009 after a brief illness with family and friends at his side.  Glenn met and married first wife Beverly in 1933.  She preceded him in death after a long battle with cancer in 1963.  They had two daughters Maria Elaina Tews of Pennsylvania and Dianna Lynn Tews of Lyndon, Washington.   In 1970, he met and married his wife Betty Lou (O’Briant) Tews. 

He is survived by wife Betty, his two daughters, step sons Raymond Allen Willey of Oak Harbor and M. Lindsey Willey of Greenville S. Carolina, his sisters Charlene Perry of Lawton, Iowa, Violet Ann Spencer of Neleigh, Nebraska, numerous grandchildren and nieces and nephews.  One sister Marlene Ougden preceded him in death.   

During his long life Glenn was a member of many fraternal orders.  He was a Mason for over fifty years.  Glenn was a member and Past Worshipful Master (1998) of Whidby Island Lodge #15, Free and Accepted Masons of Washington where he was presented the Hiram Award in December 2007.  He was also a member of Burlington-United Lodge # 93, a Charter member Burlington Lodge #254  as well as a life member of Bannack Historic Lodge # 3-7-77.  Glenn held a 32^nd degree in both Scottish and York Rites and was a member of Hesperus Commandery #8, Knights Templar of Washington.    Glenn was also an active Shriner; a member of Nile Shrine, Seattle and an avid member of the Nile Truckers where he was a past Director.    

He was also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks # 2362 where he was serving as Esquire at the time of his death. 

Glenn served for 5 years in the U.S. Navy as a photographer, and for 37 years in the Civil Service as a machinist and foreman at the Naval Air Re-work Facility, San Diego, California.

A memorial was held at the Oak Harbor Elks club Thursday February 5, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.