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The Rev. Glenn Walter Swain Jaquith, 79, of Corvallis died April 22 of complications of pneumonia. Glenn grew up in Newberg, living for a time on the family homestead in a house that once had been a chicken coop. His education began in a one-room schoolhouse, and later included Lewis & Clark College, the University of Wisconsin, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music from the University of Oregon. Music was the medium that spread Glenn’s spirit through the world. He played baritone horn in the 9th Division Army Band, string bass for the Starliters dance band, and both baritone and trumpet in the Corvallis Community Band; taught guitar at Linn-Benton Community College; sang in the Town Choir; and helped found an annual high school arts camp as well as a choir camp for adults. Glenn taught choral music for 33 years in the Eugene, Cottage Grove and Corvallis school districts. He was Director of Music and led multiple choirs for more than 30 years at First United Methodist Church in Corvallis. After retiring from public school teaching in 1992, Glenn attended seminary; he was eventually ordained in the United Methodist Church and continued to enrich the lives of others as minister of music. His gentle leadership, mentoring spirit and unbridled enthusiasm for music have played a significant role in influencing the lives of countless persons, both in the church and beyond. Glenn’s other passions included collecting vintage Volvos, a stint at gold-mining, and traveling the country researching family genealogy in ancient cemeteries and courthouse basements. He also traveled abroad, with a highlight being a trip to Assisi, Italy, the home of St. Francis, whose life and teachings had a significant impact on Glenn. His favorite trips were always the ones that included family connections and celebrations. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Judy (Thorpe) Jaquith; children, the Rev. Laura Jaquith Bartlett (the Rev. Todd Bartlett), Ted Jaquith (Carole Frances) and Steve Jaquith (Laura Hoexter); and grandchildren Lily and Corinne Jaquith, and Hannah and Megan Bartlett. A memorial service will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at First United Methodist Church in Corvallis, with a reception following. Memorials can be made to the music ministry program of First UMC, Corvallis, or the Southern Poverty Law Center.

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Rev. Glenn Walter Swain Jaquith

May 4, 1934 - April 22, 2014