Glen C. Tenniswood, 68, of Camp Verde, AZ died in a plane crash on August 18, 2018, just miles from home. Glen did his solo flight as a teenager and ever after flying was in his blood.
Glen was born to Irvin and Annie Tenniswood on November 27, 1949, in Livonia, MI. He was the fourth of five children. Glen was drafted into the Army January 1971 and, after basic training in Texas, he was stationed in different places in Germany where he made lifelong friends. After being discharged, he was employed as an EMT and met Debbie Kaczor. Glen and Debbie were married April 17, 1975. Glen and Debbie welcomed their children: Erica, Amy and Mark--and enjoyed living in Fowlerville, MI on a small farm. Glen studied to become a paramedic and worked for 23 years as a fire fighter/paramedic for Southfield Fire Department. He retired as a lieutenant in 1996 and moved to AZ for sunny days and great flying.
They built their house on the hill in Montezuma Heights Air Park to enjoy living with an airplane hanger as a garage, and many, many people enjoyed their hospitality. Glen had several occupations after retiring from the fire department, including land surveyor, his business as a small aircraft engine mechanic, a dispatcher for Guardian Air, a surgical and cardiology technician in Cottonwood and a full-time grandpa!
Glen’s life was directed by his love for God and deep faith. He is survived by his wife Debbie; his children: Erica of Jacksonville, FL, Amy (Jeff) Ferguson of Peoria, AZ, and Mark (Lila) of Cochise, AZ. Five grandchildren: Ashley, Ryan, McKenna, Ella and Cora. Siblings: Clayton, Kenneth, Ben and Karen; many cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends. He is greatly missed by all.
A service is planned for Saturday, August 25, at 5pm. There will be a potluck following the service.
Camp Verde Middle School Auditorium 370 Camp Lincoln Rd. Camp Verde AZ
In lieu of flowers there is a fund to recover the plane arranged at Desert Financial. The following link will give the instructions, if any would be interested in helping in this way. Recover the plane.