VanderBaaren, Glenn Wendell
September 16, 1959 – Wadena, SK
May 31, 2022 – Cochrane, AB
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Glenn VanderBaaren, our beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Papa, Uncle, and Nephew, who died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 31, at the age of 62.
Glenn was deeply loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. His kind, gentle and loving personality endeared him to many. His family was his first love and Glenn was a man of integrity, compassion, and strong faith; always ready to lend a helping hand or a listening ear to those around him.
Glenn was born in Wadena, Sask., the eldest of 4 brothers who were all close. His family moved many places across the country as his father served as a Pastor in many churches. He met his wife, Fay, while at Vancouver Bible College and they were married in July of 1983. They spent their first 2 years in Weyburn, Sask. and transferred for work with Shell to Cochrane in 1985. Two wonderful daughters were born to them in 1986 and 1989 and he was blessed with an adorable granddaughter in 2019, who was the joy of his heart.
Being a resident of Cochrane since 1985, he was well known by many in various circles.
He loved music, books, building model cars, photography, and art. He also enjoyed motorcycle trips with his buddies, spending time with family and friends, driving around the country, and working on projects in his garage.
Glenn will be dearly missed by his wife, Fay; daughters Krista VanderBaaren, Sara (Bradley) Salvador and granddaughter Isla; his parents Edward and Darlene VanderBaaren; his brothers Garry, Darrell (Joanne), Robert (Shelley); and numerous Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
As heavy as our hearts may be right now, we look forward to celebrating with him again, at home in Heaven.
There will be a Celebration of Life in Glenn’s honor on June 10, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the Cochrane Alliance Church (902 Glenbow Dr. Cochrane, AB).
For those not able to attend in person, you may join the service virtually through this link:
tv.cochranealliance.com/en/c/celebration-of-life-for-glenn-vanderbaaren.4637
Arrangements entrusted to Flo Simpson, Funeral Director
Cochrane Country Funeral Home – cochrane@piersons.ca – 403-932-1039
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of VanderBaaren Glenn Wendell 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Cochrane, Province: Alberta