Glen Austin Swindell, 78, of Dickinson, entered into eternal life on July 16, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his devoted family. He was born on October 16, 1938 in Yarnaby, Oklahoma to Troy and Celeste (Hamby) Swindell, who preceded him in death. In 1947, he moved with his parents, brother Don, now deceased, and sister Netha, to Dickinson.
In 1956, Glen graduated from Dickinson High School as class president and class favorite.
In 1957, he married his high school sweetheart, Mary Katherine Menotti. Glen and Mary celebrated their 60th Diamond wedding anniversary on February 16, 2017 with a Mass at Shrine of the True Cross, Father Larry Wilson blessed their marriage.
In addition to Mary he is survived by his sister Netha Moore and husband Stanley of League City, Texas, brother in law Jack Menotti Jr. of Dickinson, sister in law Camella Menotti of Fort Worth, Louise West of Carrollton, and Linda Menotti of Dickinson. Daughters include Theresa McNutt and husband Scott, Tammy Dittrich and husband Greg, and Jacquelyn Garrett, all of Dickinson. Barbara Faraca and husband Jay of Spokane, Washington. Grandchildren include Blake and Bryan Parson, Chelsey Morales and Krista Dittrich, Brett Wallace and Rose Morales, Daniel Lopez, Mandi Ritchie and Clint Lopez. Also 15 great-grandchildren.
Glen was a man of many talents. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling all over the U.S. with his wife Mary. He also excelled in sports. In 2001, Glen was inducted into the Dickinson High School Hall of Honor for his accomplishments in baseball.
Professionally, he was a member of the IBEW #527 for 59 years. During 33 years of that time, he was employed with Crescent Electric Co. While at Crescent he served as Vice-President of Crescent Electric and Crescent Equipment Companies, as well as on their boards. He was a board Member and director for the National Electrical Contractors Association. Glen was also a founding director for the Contractors Safety Council of Texas City where he was recognized with several awards. During that era, Glen was a director for the Joint Apprentice Training Committee as well. After retiring from the electrical business, Glen and Mary opened Dickinson’s only Kwik Kar and Lube on Highway 517.
Personally, he was a member of Shrine of the True Cross Catholic Church in Dickinson. He was a former member of the Dickinson High School Parent Advisory Council and the DISD District Facility task force.
There will be a vigil at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, July 20, 2017. The service will be held at Shrine of the True Cross Friday, July 21, 2017 at 10:30 AM with interment following at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas. In lieu of flowers, family request donations to Shrine of the True Cross Bldg. Fund, 300 FM 517 E., Dickinson, TX 77539.
Serving as pallbearers will be Louis West, Mike Menotti, Mac Menotti, Troy Moore, Bill Godfrey, and Ron Morales.