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Memorial Service
SEP 23. 02:00 PM
Holy Family Catholic Church
Governor Burke Rd. at NC Hwy. 57
Hillsborough, NC, US, 27278
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Doris Brooks-Groen posted a condolence
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Dear Arleen, Hilary, Eli, and Noah, We are still in shock. Not our Glen gone. He can't be. He's too young. He loved his family and every phase of life too much. We both think back on all our summers wind surfing at Emerald Isle. Not only wind surfing, but a lot of visiting, sharing, and laughing. That last summer when your van pulled out, Hilary and Eli were yelling out the windows all the crazy names we'd given each other as we stood on the deck yelling too. I think Hilary was Named Petunia. Noah was just a baby. Both you and Glen had such gentle patience with your children. I know they and you will miss him terribly. Just hang on to your memories as they make love eternal. None of the four of you will ever forget the sight, the touch, the smile, the sound of Glen with his smile and gentle way. I wish we could be there with you. Please know that our love and thoughts are with you always.
Love,
Doris (Brooks) & Arie Groen
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John Harris posted a condolence
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Glen,
My friend from High School and Church, it's sad to see you go so early. My condolences go out the family and friends you left behind. I remember the days we would secretly slip away from the church service to play bumper pool in the teen lounge. In electronics' class you were at the top of your class, helping others, including me, with the work and assignments. A bright future in the business or academia field you could have certainly accomplished if that was your desire. However, I knew your heart was in in the outdoors, in nature, working outside; it seems whenever you came to the farm, getting outdoors, cutting firewood, hiking, etc…was always first on your agenda. As life went on we didn't see each other very much; life for us just went in different directions. You followed your heart and pursued a career, a life …. close to nature, doing what you love; that is not something many people can say today and just one of your many admirable qualities. Although I didn't know the people in your life beyond your early 20's, I do know that you, a man that follows his heart, loved them very much and you are painfully missed by your wife, children, parents, sisters, and everyone.
Goodbye, for now, my friend.
Jack Harris
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Duane Rodgers Posted Apr 18, 2020 at 2:33 AM
I just found out. Was pretty shocked. I remember Glen, you and I camping in back of Colonial Park near the canal. He marked the tree each time he camped there :-). And at the Kittatinny Scout camp, I drove out and visited and caught a large bass and you snapped a picture of me and Glen, I still have the picture. Glen was my best friend 8th through HS, but he had many friends and probably considered all of them as his good buds. I have a lot of memories of good times, back when we were young.
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Greg Sims posted a condolence
Friday, September 22, 2017
Where do you start when you try to describe Glen, he has touch each and every one of us in his very special way. I had the privilege of meeting Glen in 1985 shortly after he graduated from forestry school. He worked with me when I was starting my landscape company and had the pleasure of building a few decks and patios with him before he moved on to work with Derek in the tree monkey business, which he so loved! It was then that I knew Glen was a very special, extremely talented young man that was going to do some amazing things in his life, boy did he!!!
Arlene, Hilary, Eli and Noah, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you through this trying time and know that his love of life has made a mark on all our lives.
We all love you Glen!
Greg Sims
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Wayne Vaughn posted a condolence
Friday, September 22, 2017
When I first met Glen I knew we were kindred spirits. Glen and I had parallel lives that only recently intersected. I was really looking forward to working with him on our barn, and getting to know him better. As a fellow builder, I have great respect and admiration for his talents, his interesting life and love of the outdoors, and dedication to his family.
Shirley and I extend our deepest sympathies to his family.
Wayne Vaughn
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Terry Schomer lit a candle
Friday, September 22, 2017
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Terry Schomer posted a condolence
Friday, September 22, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Schultz family on your loss. I was fortunate to spend time fishing, playing music, windsurfing, and just visiting and laughing with Glen on numerous Emerald Isle beach trips. I was always impressed in his mastery of about everything he did and his gentle spirit and ability to find humor in about any situation. I recall laughing a lot when I was around him, and I always regretted that we didn't live closer so we could see each other more often. Thoughts and prayers; he will be fondly remembered.
Terry and Kathy Schomer
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Melody Smith posted a condolence
Friday, September 22, 2017
Dear Arlene & Children,Hilary, Elias, Noah,
Wow! This tragic news of Glen's passing caught us by surprise. It's with heavy hearts as we think back to our Emerald Isle days of vacationing with you. In doing so though we can't help but smile when thinking of Glen. You two were a lovely couple and devoted to your children. We loved Glen and his quiet, confident way about himself. He also was a big help when our rigs required something fixed and also Glen was the only one with the knowledge of cleaning fish before dinner. He always brought his boat along and his love for the outdoors was apparent. I admired how he would take the children along with him on his expeditions.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Terry & Melody Smith
Alexis (23)
Guyer (19)
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Leslie Thomas & J Sabarad posted a condolence
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Leslie Thomas & J Sabarad purchased the Beautiful in Blue for the family of Glen Townsend Schultz.
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Aunt Claire & Uncle Dick posted a condolence
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Aunt Claire & Uncle Dick purchased the Country Basket Blooms for the family of Glen Townsend Schultz.
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Peter Walsh posted a condolence
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Brother, I'm devastated by you leaving.
I remember the first time we met; you came over to a house I was renovating, next door to the house on Queen St. you and Arlene were beginning to renovate.
After that you came over every night around 10 with an extra beer, and we'd have long talks: You asking building questions, me waxing on past constructions.
I remember the awkward moment when I popped the question. I knew you wanted to be a carpenter, but never thought you'd leave your tree surgeon job; a human spider, climbing trees with all your gear - you could put yourself anywhere in a tree without ever touching it. I remember you in your mulberry tree one afternoon, awed as I watched you pick a spot, figure how to get over to it - and never touch a branch - spinning head over heels for hours, organically, methodically suspended on your ropes.
The first day we worked together, I showed you how to mix mortar; by the end of that day you had a trowel in your hand, laying brick. Not an easy feat!! You loved a challenge, the bigger the better. Your favorite hat to wear belonged (naturally) to the second oldest profession. I could see you in a desert by a river, making mud bricks to build temples.
It was a joy watching you master the craft; you enjoyed the hard work, the klink and scraping sounds working high on scaffolds swaying with a ton of brick and mortar, standing next to absolute disaster, your element; with your smirk and your chew, spinning the tip of your mustache.
You were young, had an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a natural talent just waiting to get the right star in your sextant.
If there was a machine you needed and could get one with joysticks and bells and whistles, you'd choose the one with the big old levers and a steam engine.
I only ever saw you get mad at a thing, something that wouldn't start or wouldn't stop, or measure up to your calibrated eye. I know I gave you plenty of reason to blow off steam in my direction, but only ever saw the faintest smoke coming out of your ears.
A day working with you always started with our briefing. Often a thirty step problem looming and anyone watching would think we were about to start slugging it out; but it had nothing to do with who was right, it was always about getting it right. We would mutually identify what the solution should look like, then mentally work our way back to the first step; with you NEVER skipping a step, then playing leapfrog, making it happen. I think you suffered through my building style just waiting to spring out on your own perfect trajectory.
I'm going to miss your frayed bill cap, hands on your hips. clearing your throat, epic yawns and burps, looking down at the ground as you laugh. Your one-handed mustache twist as you calibrate your earplugs, Your intelligence and absolute talent, your lack of ego at being the man at the top. I enjoyed working with you every time the stars aligned to allow it. I am going to miss the talks in our shops.
I hoped we could work together one more time. I'm mad, I'm sad and I haven't cried and been mad at the same time since my dad died, the same year we met, 30 years ago.
You made me a mentor, you became my friend, you became my builder equal, then you became "Top Gun", the go-to guy for everything impossible, but most importantly we became brothers.
I am so incredibly lucky to have gotten to spend so many thousands of hours working with you, I am so sorry you are gone.
You had at least 20 more years, for slaying the big dragons, and then, spending your autumn years circumnavigating the world in the wooden boat, dodging icebergs and wrestling polar bears, and racing great whites, simply for an honest and fun challenge.
To spotted trout sandwiches and showing the wolves in "Averette's Holler" how to rattle the roof timbers and raise cain!
I love you and will miss you brother
Arlene, Hillary, Eli, Noah, I am so so sorry.
Peter
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Jack Ingold posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
I know words won't adequately convey my respect and admiration for Glenn's talent and spirit but here I go wiping a tear:
- a superhero with a tool
- an artist among craftsmen
- an energizer bunny singing a classic tune
- a legit master of all trade
- the ultimate outdoorsman
- funny without trying
- the guy with the correct answer
- humble and legendary
- contagious with joy
- a smile I will always cherish.
Whenever anyone sees the shop Glenn built at our home the same reaction occurs:
- never seen work like this
- who does this?
- unbelievable craftsmanship
I feel privileged to know this amazing talented man, to have his work of art forever on my property, and to be certain his infinite knowledge and infectious joyful spirit will live on in Hillsborough and beyond.
To say I am shocked is an understatement....especially this way. If fact I'm still hopeful he will walk in Saturday and say he'd been on an extended hike. If anyone would pull that off it would be Glen...a super hero in my eyes.
To all of Glenn's family & friends we send our sincere sympathy. I hope you feel the love and respect we all have for Glenn. Peace and love be with you and please be safe on the unpredictable water. We need you here to continue Glenn's legacy.
- Jack, Lindi, Dillon & Griffin Ingold
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Mark Donley posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
I have no words to express my sadness to you. Having spent time with Glenn skiing and fishing, I can only say that his love for life and adventure was infectious. His generous spirit and outgoing sense of humor brought joy to all who knew him. To say he will be missed is an understatement. Our community is a lesser place without Glenn.
This can't diminish your loss and grief, but please know that there is a community that is here to help in any way, now and as time goes by...
with affection Mark Donley and Tinka Jordy
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Jay and Sandy posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Jay and Sandy purchased the Lovely One Spathiphyllum Plant for the family of Glen Townsend Schultz.
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Andrea DeGette posted a condolence
Monday, September 18, 2017
To Dear Arlene, Noah, Eli, and Hillary,
It was devastating news of Glen's passing, so sudden, and I want to express our deep condolences as you move through this most difficult time. Glen was inspiring and amazing. His gifts to our family through scouting are deeply felt and appreciated. He gave so much to so many through his words, deeds and through gifts of his spirit. For those of us who were fortunate to know Glen, our lives have been touched forever, and his presence will always be felt and remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Andrea, Colette, Declan and Zeke
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Vern Miller posted a condolence
Monday, September 18, 2017
As a building contractor, one of my first decent jobs was a fairly complicated remodel / addition in Durham. My electrician suggested that I might contact two guys that he had been on another job with, to help me out. Randy Rimmer said "these two are really sharp, they can do this".
They were Peter Walsh and Glen Schultz. I was glad they knew what they were doing, because at that time, I didn't. That was thirty-some odd years ago.
I don't remember exactly how we stayed in touch over the years, but we did. I know that sometimes there were fairly long periods in between, but it seems that each new visit was just like yesterday.
When I would stop by Glen's shop, to take a project or look at something, I would try and go in the late afternoon when both of our day's were almost finished because I knew we would talk for at least an hour or so. It usually ended up being longer.
We did somewhere along the lines of some of the same types of work. The difference being, I was the rough one, he was the polished one.
I brought my boom truck over and lifted the timbers in place on Glen's house. He brought his sawmill over and cut all of the timbers for my house.
Glen is a special friend to me. He is right there with "Jasper", a long haired black mixed retriever of ours, who passed away a short while back. Jasper was a big friendly bundle, who could get serious in a heartbeat if he needed to, and he commanded respect from, and was loved by everyone who know him. And so be it with Glen Schultz. I'm sure he want mind the comparison, because along with his family and all those others Glen loved his dogs.
After we buried Jasper, I found a piece of flat rock big enough and ground this into it to make it his headstone. For me it suites Glen just as well.
"He who touched our soul will live in our heart and not die"
Rest in peace brother, the rest of us will be along shortly.
Vern Miller
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William Noland posted a condolence
Monday, September 18, 2017
When I moved to Hillsborough 6 years ago, Glen was a rumor. Self-sufficient, knowledgeable about so many, many things and able to magically conjure things in the built world through his deep engagement with craftsmanship of the sort that hardly exists any longer. I believe I met his son Eli first, and that told me a lot. As a teenager Eli did work around our property, and he had a conviction and work ethic about him that was wholly striking.
I eventually did meet Glen and saw his shop, and though I probably only interacted with him perhaps half a dozen times, he came to represent an ideal: a man in the here and now, one who was defined as much by the things he refused to waste his time with as he was by the faith he placed in craftsmanship and precision.
I feel lucky to have known Glen and to have witnessed and been moved by his conviction, skill and philosophy of work and play.
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john shoneman posted a condolence
Monday, September 18, 2017
Never have I known someone so comfortable in the shade of their own personal cool who so deserved the glare of high beams on center stage. Talented,smart -off the charts. Hardworking- enviably so. A protean man,the human Swiss Army knife. Glen was McGyver before there was a McGyver. Was there anything the man couldn't do?
As a fellow Pennsylvanian I preceded Glen and Arleen's arrival to Hillsborough by about ten years. As an aspiring builder, contractor I quickly recognized Glen's immense abilities and over the next 20 plus years we collaborated on numerous projects. I was a grinder. My mission was focused on high quality production. But when I needed something done exquisitely well despite the complexity or degree of difficulty I knew I could turn to Glen. His work was reliably -Perfect.
But Glen was not a dull boy. He also liked to play. He hunted, he fished, he boated,he canoed, he kayaked,he camped,climbed, hiked,ran, skied, played horseshoes, drank beer, played music and I'm guessing he danced pretty good too though I never saw it.
But that was the beauty of the man and perhaps the quality that I most admired. He never needed to be seen , claim the spotlight or felt compelled to be draped in accolades.
He seemed quietly content, confident and pleased simply being himself- sailing through his life and ours and for that we are all far better.
I will miss and remember you my friend. John Shoneman
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Brenda LaRue Langoski posted a condolence
Monday, September 18, 2017
Condolences to the Schultz family.
Mr & Mrs Schultz, Linda (my dearest friend ) and Lois I am at a loss for words and cannot imagine your heartache. I remember Glen as a quiet, funny guy who always had the biggest smile on his face . Cherish the memories of him to help heal your sorrow. Love to all of you:two_hearts:
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heather heavlin posted a condolence
Monday, September 18, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Heavlin Family
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AVERETTE LACKEY posted a condolence
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Glen....Dear ancient, ancient Glen. That handbook imprinted on your soul full of all the musical notes of infinite wisdom and teachings and rock steady ease. The old wisdom you lived of the moonlight and the mountains, of the trees and oceans, the dogs and horses, the babies in your arms... you created legends from that old wisdom; you created with your hands and heart, knowing how to make food and shelter and family and love and be in this world in the old ways...You quietly taught so many so much from that ancient handbook. The sounds of your soul are forever..... Music to us forever......Happy Trails my friend.
Averette
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emily hankins posted a condolence
Sunday, September 17, 2017
As I look around my home everyday, I am reminded of Glen's craftsmanship! He made our house a home in so many ways. I can still hear his voice singing and his whistle as he worked! I can imagine he woke up everyday with a song in his heart. He was larger than life, that smile , his grin and his laugh I will remember always. He not only loved life , he lived it. In each of you, I see Glen's influence and love. I know he would say " A job well done"
The brightest star that shines we shall all see forever
Emily and David
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David Hankins posted a condolence
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Growing up we were always told that "life isn't fair". There is no greater example of that, than that Glen is no longer with us on this earth. Why he was taken before any of us can accept will not be known; we can only know how blessed we are to have had him in our lives for the time we did. That can never be taken away.
Emily and I were lucky to have Glen just as a friend for several years , but we really didn't ge to know him well until he put an addition on our house. That was when we were really exposed to the true Glen; his work ethic, his humor, his brilliance, his craftsmanship, his artistry, and his overall zest for life!
As he worked on our house for almost a year, I do not think he ever showed up without a smile on his face. Sometime (and most of the time) during the day he was going to be enjoying his work so much that you were going to be treated to his singing and whistling. It was infectious and you could not help but be happy when he was around.
I was always in awe of his work abilities and the way he would sort through a problem. All of the little (and the big) challenges that arose were net head-on and dispatched quickly and in the perfect way. I learned to stand back, get out of the way, and only help when needed. I wasn't needed ver often! In spite of that, just being exposed to why he was doing taught me a lot about "the right way" to do construction. We were glad to have the project finished but sad that we would no longer have our "Glen fix" on a regular basis.
And now as we sit in our addition (and a kitchen remodel he did a few years ago) we are surrounded by Glen's handy work. The sadness will show up some, but it is overwhelmed by the cherished reminders we will always have of the joy and smiles he brought to us as his friend.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those who know and love him
David Hankins
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David Anderton posted a condolence
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Joanne and I moved away from Orange County back in 1993, but fortunately we were able to remain a part of the regular "NC Christmas Crowd" that managed to get together each year. When I think about Glen and Arleen, I think about a finely crafted dovetail joint - intertwined and inseparable. When I think about the Schultz family, I imagine a hand-made pentagonal box with a fine inlaid top and filled with music recitals, ski trips, wrestling matches, outward bound hikes, and fishing trip - man what fishing trips! Thinking about Glen working on a project - there were always more than one in progress at any time, I think about a motor running a little "rich" because of his exuberance. But that's not right because Glen would have tinkered with that motor to get it running just right before moving on to something else. I can't make sense of all of this right now - I try to think of something corny like there was a bigger project for Glen to work on and he was called there, but that doesn't fill the hollowness I have inside. The Schultz family is a spunky bunch that will get through this somehow, but I grieve with you now and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. David and Joanne Anderton
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Joanne Anderton posted a condolence
Sunday, September 17, 2017
David and I have known Glen and Arleen for over 36 years. We have enjoyed many fine times with our small but special band of compadres. After we moved to Virginia (1994), we continued our tradition of the annual Christmas Dinner, which evolved to the "The Winter Gathering." We took turns hosting, folks even ventured to Powhatan VA for one year!. It meant so much to all of us that we could be together at least once a year. At more than one of the hosted events we could witness Glen's craftsmanship on display. Just amazing. He was one of a kind...so talented, in everything he did, and happy, happy HAPPY! Over the years we have enjoyed the Christmas letters detailing wonderful vacations, and the opportunity to see Eli, Noah and Hilary grow up to be amazing, accomplished adults. Please know, your father's best attributes will always be with you, because they are so ingrained in you. Peace, love, warm hugs to Arleen, Eli, Noah and Hilary.
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Carol Green posted a condolence
Saturday, September 16, 2017
We are shocked and deeply saddened, Glen's passing has left a huge hole in our lives. He was closer than a brother. His sense of humor, love of life and vast knowledge of so many different subjects will never be replaced. Our cherished memories and the laughter we shared will live in our hearts forever. Deepest sympathy to Arleen, Hilary, Eli, Noah and all of Glen's family, his life was a gift to all of us.
Love, Carol & Derek Green
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Neil posted a condolence
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Glen was building Ippy's "old" studio all by himself. At one point he asked me to hold the end of a rope while he used the other end to hoist into position a heave center beam, the one that runs along the top of the roof and holds the whole structure together.I hung on to my end of the rope for a few minutes while he positioned the beam and fixed it in place.
This moment lives inside me and often comes to mind with visceral force, a physical shudder.
The mantle over the fireplace inside our house is also a heavy beam, one that Glen had cut and formed from the trunk of a big cedar tree he had felled. I watched him the day he lugged this beam through the front door and lifted it into place, all of this again by himself. I just watched.
He had drilled holes in the back of the beam and used these to receive thick spikes he had set into the fireplace wall.
This moment, too, stays alive in my mind, memory my body feels when I build a fire or clean away ashes.
He left the bark on the beam; it's a piece of tree and a work of art.
Glen. Artist. Craftsman. Driven creator. I love him always.
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Ipp posted a condolence
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Glen. I am not exaggerating to say Neil's and my world revolved around you. "Let's ask Glen." "Glen can do it." "Glen would know." Alternatively: "That's not how Glen would do it." "They aren't Glen." During our first project working with him -- 25 years ago -- I decided that if I were marooned on a desert island, it was Glen I would try to take with me. Anyone who knew him said that.In addition to his competence, his artistry, his stamina, his honesty, his beauty, there was the twinkle in his eye. He completed every last detail of this herculean 17/12 new wing, smiling and whistling, high on a ladder hammering, just two weeks before leaving this world. His sudden disappearance is incomprehensible, devastating. But nothing will change his place in my life: Most Admired Man.
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Schatzie Crowther posted a condolence
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Dear Arleen, Hilary, Eli, and Noah,
To say that Glen was an extraordinary person doesn't set the bar high enough. His many gifts and talents, his kindness and big grin, his family devotion and fun loving nature, were unsurpassed. To think that this extremely bright light in the world is now extinguished is not true. His light was, and is, so very bright -- it will surely shine in the hearts of his family and friends forever.
May God's loving arms cradle you and His Spirit comfort you - now and always.
Love, Bill and Schatzie
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