Vergil Fredrick Glismann Obituary (1938 - 2011)

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and best friend, Vergil F. Glismann passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 after a hard fought and courageous battle with cancer. Verg was born in Fremont, Nebraska on July 18, 1938 to Helen B. Ries and John D. Glismann. He was the youngest of ten siblings and had a special bond with his brothers and sisters. Verg served in the United States Navy and was stationed in the Philippines from 1956 to 1959. Verg married the love of his life Carolyn Lee Rives on February 8, 1961 in Ogden, Utah. He was then sealed to his family in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on March 25, 1986. Verg and Carolyn were married for 50 amazing years, and theirs was a love of a lifetime, one that will continue throughout the eternities. Verg was a sales rep for a variety of wholesale garden outlets, and later started his own family operated greenhouse and floral design business, Verg's Flower House in South Weber, Utah where he worked for 30 years. Verg was also employed by the Davis County School District for 25 years where he drove the school bus. Verg had an amazing love for children and was always their favorite bus driver. Verg was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served in a variety of church callings, including Primary teacher, Scout Master, Sunday School President and Young Men's President. His love of Scouting took him on several amazing camp outs which he has always cherished. He and his wife were also able to serve and fulfill an LDS Family History Mission. Verg loved to camp, fish, and take his children and grandchildren boating. He had a love for the outdoors and always admired the beauty that the Lord created for us to enjoy. He was a craftsman and could do anything with his hands. He took pleasure in his children and taught them al how to be efficient, work hard, and love life and one another. He loved to hear people laugh, especially his grandchildren. He would play games, talk to them, and teach them anything they wanted to learn. He loved going to baseball, basketball, and football games as well as dance recitals, baby blessings and birthday parties. He was a teacher, a guardian, and a friend to all that knew him. He lived, loved, served, laughed, and believed in everyone. He was a valiant servant, a loving husband, and an amazing father and grandfather. He will truly be missed. Always in our hearts and never forgotten. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the South Weber First Ward Chapel, 1401 East South Weber Drive, South Weber, Utah. Family and friends may call on Monday, December 26, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 250 North Fairfield Road, Layton, Utah or from 10:45 to 12:45 on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at the South Weber 1st Ward Building. Interment will be at Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch with military honors. VisitationMyers Mortuary of Layton 250 N. Fairfield Rd. Layton, UT 84041 December 26, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceSouth Weber 1st Ward Church 1401 East South Weber Drive South Weber, UT December 27, 2011 1:00 PM CemeteryMemorial Gardens of the Wasatch 1718 Combe Rd Ogden, UT 84403 December 27, 2011