Glenn Anderson
Obituary
Glenn F. "Jack" Anderson, age 83, died February 10, 2008 at home in his sleep of heart failure. He was born in St. Joseph, MO, the only son of Glenn and Luella Anderson. They preceded him in death, as did his two older sisters, Dorothy and Harriet; a grandson, David; and, his beloved wife, Genelle.
Jack was a hard worker all of his life and a great student and athlete. He earned a football scholarship to Missouri University but enlisted in the Naval Air Force and flew Corsairs off aircraft carriers in the South Pacific during WWII. He received a BA in political science from Westminster College where he was president of the student body and earned an internship to American University in Washington, DC
Jack married Genelle Martin and spent the rest of his life in Tulsa and Broken Arrow. He was in the oil business, traded in real estate and on the Bent Arrow Ranch, he raised champion Palominos and giant homing pigeons. He was president of the American Quarter Horse Association, the Palomino Association and the American Giant Homer Association and is in the Hall of Fame for all three. His wife, Genelle died in 1993. A few years later, he re-discovered his former high school sweetheart, Lynn Bowen Mensch at their 55th high school reunion and they were married in November of 1997.
Jack is survived by his wife, Lynn; sons, Andy and George; his daughter, Becky Mitchell; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and many, many friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the AQHA Scholarship Fund, PO Box 200, Amarillo, TX 79168 or St. Francis Hospice Home Building Fund, 6600 South Yale, Suite 350, Tulsa, OK 74136.
Friends are invited to a viewing from 7-9:00 pm Tuesday at Ninde Woodland Funeral Home, 57th and So. Memorial. There will be a private family committal.
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Tributes & Memories
Our family sends our sincere sympathy at the loss of such a great man, father, and friend. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that he has a special place with God.
Becky Webster
There is no man I have respected more in my life. His passing due to his declining health was expected but I have found you can never be ready. My heart goes out to Lynn & Jacks family. Jack was that unique individual that was like "family" to all of us. Jack Anderson will be missed.
Clifton Padgett
Jack had a positive influence in my life.I enjoyed showing pigeons with and against him the past 17 years. His passing will effect many of us that got to know him over the years. I was disappointed that I could not show my personal respect for him by attending his funeral. I was on a business trip the day you had the short evening get together. I among others could not get a flight in until the next day .However, My thoughts are with his family & I hope our thoughts & prayers will help his immediate family deal with his passing.
Clifton Padgett
I first met Jack Anderson in 1978 and we have been friends since. He was an excellent businessman, promoter, and a very good friend. He will be missed by many who he probably never even realized he touched. To the family, your loss is much more personal than any of the rest of us. Thank you for sharing Jack with us!
John L. Jones
Mr. Anderson was the judge of my very first horse show. Even though things weren't going so great he told me "they would get better". He was a wonderful supporter of the Broken Arrow FFA. He let us use his horses to practise our judging on. For these past 36 years, I feel honored to have known him.
Chris Maxwell
i met mr.jack two years ago at a futurity giant homer show. his first thing he said he had a best friend in college which his last name was Saucier which is mine. he said any one with Saucier for a last name is a good person. that made me feel at home around him. he is a good friend and a great man. i'm proud to have met him and will miss him at the shows glenn saucier
glenn saucier
Good-bye Jack. You were a trusted and dear friend. God Bless. Ray and Peggy Cottier, Gurley Ne
Ray Cottier
I will miss Jack a lot. He has helped a lot and has been a good friend to me in my quest to raise the Giant Homer. He was always upbeat and a lot of fun to be around.
Dale Clark
Mr. Jake has blessed my life with lots of joy! I will have fond memiors of him always!! Many Blesssings to you ! Pat Clark
Pat Clark
Affectionately known by many of us as "Mr.Jack",he touched many lives over the years.He was a wealth of information on many subjects including the American Giant Homer pigeon.We loved to listen to the stories he loved to tell about the "good old days".A great man is gone but his legacy will live on. We will miss him but remember him with only fond and loving memories.Good Bye,Mr.Jack!!
Ross & Ruthmary Hunt