1923
Raymond
2018
Raymond Glassburn
June 23, 1923 — May 14, 2018
Raymond Lee Glassburn, 94, formerly of North Platte, NE, passed away at the Hospice of Wichita Falls in Texas on Monday, May 14, 2018.
Raymond was born June 23, 1923, at Anthony, Kansas, to Charles and Emma Glassburn. He grew up on a farm near Anthony and attended country school. After his schooling he worked in an auto garage as a mechanic, did wheat farming and harvesting, then worked for the Santa Fe Railroad laying track in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado and New Mexico.
On September 17, 1945, Raymond married Harriet Ivon Whisnant at Hutchinson, Kansas and they later had a son, Calvin. While Raymond worked on the railroad in various states, the couple lived in a boxcar and Calvin lived with an aunt and uncle. After living in Wyoming and Colorado, the Glassburn family settled in North Platte in the mid '50's. Raymond had learned to work as an auto detailer in Colorado then worked for a Chevy dealership in North Platte. He later continued his work in Kansas and Colorado before returning to North Platte where he retired at the age of 62.
Raymond and Ivon were members of the Church of Christ on Walker Road. They shared a strong faith in God and began each day reading the Bible and having a cup of coffee. They were married for over 65 years when Ivon died in 2013. In 2016 Raymond moved to Texas to be closer to his son.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Calvin and Rae Ann Glassburn, of Wichita Falls, Texas; 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 great great-grandchildren; and other family.
Along with his wife, Ivon, Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles and John Harold Glassburn; and sisters, Vena Webb, Nora and Ada Glassburn, Barbara Wideman, Catherine Bickle and Elsie Beyler.
Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
Raymond was born June 23, 1923, at Anthony, Kansas, to Charles and Emma Glassburn. He grew up on a farm near Anthony and attended country school. After his schooling he worked in an auto garage as a mechanic, did wheat farming and harvesting, then worked for the Santa Fe Railroad laying track in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado and New Mexico.
On September 17, 1945, Raymond married Harriet Ivon Whisnant at Hutchinson, Kansas and they later had a son, Calvin. While Raymond worked on the railroad in various states, the couple lived in a boxcar and Calvin lived with an aunt and uncle. After living in Wyoming and Colorado, the Glassburn family settled in North Platte in the mid '50's. Raymond had learned to work as an auto detailer in Colorado then worked for a Chevy dealership in North Platte. He later continued his work in Kansas and Colorado before returning to North Platte where he retired at the age of 62.
Raymond and Ivon were members of the Church of Christ on Walker Road. They shared a strong faith in God and began each day reading the Bible and having a cup of coffee. They were married for over 65 years when Ivon died in 2013. In 2016 Raymond moved to Texas to be closer to his son.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Calvin and Rae Ann Glassburn, of Wichita Falls, Texas; 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 great great-grandchildren; and other family.
Along with his wife, Ivon, Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles and John Harold Glassburn; and sisters, Vena Webb, Nora and Ada Glassburn, Barbara Wideman, Catherine Bickle and Elsie Beyler.
Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
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