Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Vos, Glenn Allen June 7, 2011
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Ionia Sentinel Standard - June 14, 2011


Glenn Allen Vos was born in Lansing, on April 6, 1950, the son of Eugene and 
Lenore Vos. He received a Master of Library Science degree from Western 
Michigan University in Kalamazoo in 1972. During his career, he worked for 
three library systems. His final job was a librarian for the Michigan 
Reformatory in Ionia.

Glen is survived by his mother Lenore Purcey of Lansing and friends, Kirk and 
Marie Vredevelt, surrogate niece and nephew Elizabeth and Henry Vredevelt 
(Alto) Bob McCoy (Grand Rapids), Barbara Gingrich (Richfield, Pa.) his church 
family and many others.

Glenn was a passionate reader and book lover. His quick and intelligent mind 
made him a wordsmith and a keen observer of any situation. He loved the church 
and Christian theology. In this pursuit he attended seminary and sought work in 
Christian service. Glenn also loved to travel around the United States. Glenn 
was also passionate about stewardship and charity. He lived his life rich with 
culture and dreamed of writing that elusive novel that always seemed just out 
of his grasp. Glen was an active member of St. John the Apostle Episcopal 
Church in Ionia, where he served on the Vestry. He also improved the church 
library and taught adult Christian education classes.

Glenn departed this worked to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 
7, 2011. His remains will be interred at Bowne Mennonite Church Cemetery. A 
Memorial Service will be held at St. John’s at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 
followed by a reception and fellowship in the parish hall. The church is 
located on the corner of Washington and Kidd streets in Ionia. The church 
telephone number is (616-527-2290.

Arrangements by Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. Memorial Donations should be sent 
to the American Cancer Society (800)227-2345. Online condolences may be made at 
www.lakefuneralhomes.com .



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