Major Glenn R. Dody, USAF (Ret) passed away in Mesa, Arizona on April 4, 2018, after a short illness. He was born October 8, 1923, in Marion, Kansas to the late Harry & Edna Dody.
Glenn was a farm boy, played football, and ran track at Marion High School. From 1942-1945, Glenn served his country in the Marine Corps during World War II. He enrolled in college at Eldorado Junior College and later Wichita State University where he qualified for the football team at age 22 for two seasons. He obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech & Physical Education. Glenn joined the US Air Force in 1948 and retired in 1965 as a Major.
In 1947, he married the love of his life, Dorothy. They were happily married for 59 years. They had three children: son, Kim Dody; daughter, Rita Eastlack; and son, Jack Dody.
He is survived by his children, Rita & John Eastlack, Jack & Marilou Dody; grandchildren: Mathew & Angie Eastlack, Missy & Mike MacGuire, Courtney & Amy Eastlack, Jason Dody, Jerad & Lisa Dody, Amy & Mark Robinson; great grandchildren: Quincy & Hazel Eastlack, Morgan & Mike MacGuire, Maggie & Katie Eastlack, Becca Dody, Ben & Lily Dody, Jed & Magnus Robinson; siblings: Viola Berhardt, Gail & Sandy Dody, Norma Dody; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Dorothy; son, Kim; sisters, Doris & Jean; and brother, Don.
Glenn & Dorothy resided in Colorado Springs for 25 years. After Glenn retired, they spent winters in California & Arizona. They settled in Mesa, Arizona and Glenn spent 30 years there. We are so thankful for the love and care he received from his niece and family: Jan & Bruce Umhay, Jeremy, Lyndsey & Casey.
Glenn was born to be a runner. He started running races in 1978 and completed hundreds of races from 100 meters to half marathons including the Pikes Peak Ascent many times. In 2002, he was privileged to carry the Olympic Torch in Vail, Colorado on the Torch’s journey to Salt Lake City.
Glenn loved God, his family, and his country. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 10:00 am at Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Wound Warrior Project: P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675, www.WoundedWarriorProject.org.