Glen Petersen
November 28, 1939 - January 4, 2023
Glen was born in Stettler Alberta on November 28, 1939.
As a young man he loved cars, horses and music. He married Sonia Petersen in 1958, who had passed a day after Glen and after 65 years of marriage. Glen worked with the City of Calgary for many years until retirement. He loved being on the water, boating, fishing, camping, hunting, repairing antiques and fixing anything and everything. He was very passionate about music and history. He accomplished much through his life, was a devoted husband, father , grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved his family deeply and unconditionally. One of his fondest memories was teaching his children how to water ski. He will always be remembered as being knowledgeable, crafty, loving, organized and willful with a soft spot.
Glen is survived by his wife, Sonia Petersen; 7 children, Glen Petersen junior, Laurie Patey (Dave), Jeanne Fladhamer (Morgan), Tracey Olsen (Craig), Grant Petersen (Vanessa), Bradley Petersen (Marlane), Odette King (Burton); 13 grandchildren, Amanda, Amy Jo, Catlan, Lee, Gage, Cody, Kirstie, Alex, Nevada, Halen, Alison, Devin, and Gavin; 8 great-grandchildren, Emma, Palmer, Riker, Willa, Freya, Brooks, Beck and Arlo.
Glen was predeceased by his step-mother, Jean Leona Stenseth; step-father, Henry Stenseth; sisters; brothers and grandson, Curran Olsen.
Services:
Graveside Services will be held at the Cochrane Cemetery (Cochrane, Range Rd 42, Cochrane, AB), on January 14, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are gratefully accepted by
The Canadian Lung Association.
To view and share photos, condolences and stories of Glen please visit www.choicememorial.com. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Choice Memorial Cremation & Funeral Services (403) 277-7343.