Obituary

Glen Dale Bullock passed from this life on July 21, 2016 in Springfield, Missouri. Glen was born on June 14, 1930, "Flag Day", as he told everyone, to Leroy and Flo Bullock, of Vermillion, Kansas. He married Betty Lee Wiseman in Topeka, Kansas on July 14, 1950. He graduated high school in Vermillion, Kansas, where he played basketball and football and was an excellent student. He was drafted into the Army for the Korean War , but was medically discharged. He then used his G.I. Bill to attend college at Washburn University in Topeka and graduated from Kansas State University in 1958 as a top engineering student with a degree in mechanical engineering. Glen worked for Standard Oil of New Jersey and the Air Force as an engineer. His work took him all over the world and he was fortunate to visit the Middle East, Japan, the Philippines and Europe. Some of his and Betty's favorite years were spent in England where they investigated antique shops, drove the countryside, toured castles and great estates, ate pub lunches and had afternoon tea. After his retirement in 1993 in Highland, Illinois, he and Betty moved to Springfield in 2000 to be close to anticipated grandchildren. He lost Betty in 2003, but found a great friend and companion at a Hospice grieving class, Ruth Foster. Together they shared these last years and were there for each other. Glen loved to tinker on projects, work around the house, and was a prodigious collector of tools, antiques, cars and items with value only he could see.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty, and his brothers Bob and Gale. He is survived by his children- Rob (Lesa) of Springfield, Missouri, Jill Boyett (Dick Kernan) of San Francisco, California and Julie Elsberry (Ted) of Antioch, California-five grandchildren - Channing and Chanel Bullock of Springfield, Nick Elsberry of Hood River, Oregon; Will and Emily Elsberry of Antioch, California and his special and dearest friend Ruth Foster of Springfield.

Visitation will be at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home (1947 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 65804) from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 24th with services at South Haven Baptist Church (2353 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807) at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 25th. Burial will be at a later date at the family cemetery in Vermillion, Kansas, where he will be laid to rest with Betty and his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to Regional Hospice (3405 West Mt. Vernon Street, Suite 100, Springfield, Missouri 65802) or South Haven Baptist Church (2353 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807).

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Visitation

July

24

Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home

1947 East Seminole Street, Springfield, MO 65804

4:00 - 6:00 pm

Funeral Services

July

25

South Haven Baptist Church

2353 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807

Starts at 10:00 am

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