Glenna L. Hamblin

Born in Homestead, Iowa on May 25, 1925
Departed on March 7, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Memorial

Glenna L. Hamblin, 83, of 510 16th St SE, died Saturday March 7, 2009 in her home from a long illness. Family will greet friends on Sunday March 15, from 11:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. at Prairie Oak Lodge, at Squaw Creek Park, Cedar Rapids, where a luncheon will be served. A celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Richard M. Hamblin, three sons, Richard P. Hamblin (Cristy) of Cedar Rapids, James D. Hamblin (Sharon) of Cedar Rapids, and Jeffrey L. Hamblin (Nancy) of Hazleton, two sisters, Bertina Eckman of Amana, Ruby Sherman (Lyle) Sherman of Amana, a brother, Lloyd Trimpe (Mary Ann) of South Amana, 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Her parents, three sisters, Marianne, and Alma Trimpe, Roma Sherman, a brother, George Trimpe, and a brother-in-law, Richard Eckman preceded her in death.
Glenna was born May 25, 1925 in Homestead, Iowa, the daughter of John and Johanna Steinke Trimpe. She married Richard M. Hamblin on September 1, 1947 in Homestead, Iowa. She worked at Jims Vernon Heights Pharmacy as an accountant. She was active in P.T.A., Cub Scouts and cooking for Jacksgarage Men’s Fellowship Group on Thursday nights. Richard and Glenna owned and operated Wood Crafts by Hamblin. In her spare time she enjoyed camping, and was a great cook. The family would like to extend a special thanks to St. Luke’s Hospice and Cinda Johnson for the loving care they gave to Glenna. Memorials may be made to St. Luke's Hospice.

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