Glenn Harold Bergstrom
“Returned with Honor”
South Jordan – Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and husband, Glenn Harold Bergstrom returned to the arms of his Heavenly Father and his beloved sweetheart Donna surrounded by his family on November 27, 2008.
Glenn was born September 10, 1925 to Oscar F. Bergstrom and Eva L. Bergstrom in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the third of four children. He married Donna Mae Finney on Nov. 10, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA and was sealed to his sweetheart of 57 years in the Salt Lake Temple one year later on November 10, 1947.
Glenn served in the United States Marine Corps. during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was an Amphibious Sergeant in the fifth Marine Division that landed on Iwo Jima and witnessed the raising of the flag on Mt. Suribachi. He was also with one of the first Marine units that occupied Japan after the war.
Glenn was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He loved the gospel and served in many callings. His most cherished and happiest calling was serving as a missionary in the Kentucky, Louisville Mission with his beloved wife from 1987-1989 where they had a great love for the people in Eastern Kentucky.
He is survived by his children Michael (Carolyn) West Jordan, UT, Debra (Jeff) Las Vegas, NV, Russell (Lorie) Murray, UT, Robert, Riverton, UT, Charles (Dani) South Jordan, UT. Brothers Keith, Riverton, UT. and Elwin SLC. UT. 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife Donna, two children, daughter, Diana, son Richard, daughter-in-law, Cherie, Parents, and brother, Leonard.
Services will be held Thurs. December 4, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Country Crossing 1st Ward 11173 So. Copper Peak Way (3245 W). Friends may call Wed. 6-8 p.m. Broomhead Funeral Home, 12600 So. 2200 W. and one hour prior at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the LDS Missionary Fund or the Utah Heart Assoc. Interment, Wasatch Lawn, Riverton.
