Glenn Lamar Shirk

Glenn Shirk, died peacefully in the early morning hours of April 30th, 2022, at his residence at MorningStar Assisted Living Facility in Centennial, CO, at the age of 85. We thank the staff at Morning Star Jordan and Brighton Hospice for the loving care he received these past few months.

Glenn was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on November 21, 1936, to Lester and Ruth Shirk. Glenn grew up with an older brother, Carl, and a younger sister, Anna Mae. Glenn met his wife, Reberta Eberly, on a blind date on July 15, 1955. They dated for three years and were married on September 6, 1958. They moved to Denver, CO, the next year. They fell in love with the mountains and never left. Over the next few years, they welcomed their two daughters, Glenda and Leslea. Glenn worked as a truck driver for many years, before becoming an entrepreneur. Together with Reberta, he built and operated some of the most successful Grease Monkey franchises in the region. They also built a car wash, which they still partially own. After many years of hard work, they were able to fully enjoy their retirement years, dividing their time between Silverthorne, Colorado, and Sun City West, Arizona.

Glenn loved the mountains and enjoyed skiing, hiking, hunting, fishing and camping. He was a passionate woodworker and built many items for his daughters and grandkids over the years. He enjoyed being active and was on the church softball team, as well as several bowling teams over the years. He was an avid golfer. He was also a proud supporter of Colorado sports teams. He held Broncos season tickets since the 1960s. Glenn was a true adventurer. He traveled to at least 30 different countries in his retirement and took his grandkids on many camping adventures to numerous national parks and even salmon fishing in Alaska.

Personable, funny and charismatic, he formed many lasting friendships throughout his life. Many people have shared memories of the twinkle in his eye and his ready smile. Glenn and Reberta were active members of First Mennonite Church of Denver since they first moved to Colorado. Glenn was always willing to volunteer where needed. Over the years, he was active with Mennonite Disaster Service, Mennonite Central Committee, Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp, First Mennonite Church, and Habitat for Humanity—where he traveled to builds in Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, Thailand and Michigan.

Glenn was preceded in death by a brother Charles who died shortly after birth, his brother Carl who died in 1976, and his parents, Lester and Ruth Shirk.

Glenn is survived by his wife of 63 years, Reberta Shirk, and their two daughters and five grandchildren: Glenda Kauffman and her husband, Jeff Kauffman, and their two children: Brennen Kauffman and Nathan Kauffman; and Leslea Wahl and her husband, Mike Wahl, and their three children: Justin Wahl, Tressa Lindsay and her husband, Ryan Lindsay, and Jack Wahl. He is also survived by his sister, Anna Mae Miller, and her husband, Merv Miller. As well as many nieces and nephews.

Glenn left a legacy of compassion, friendship, and love, touching the lives of those he met, and he will be missed.

Cards can be sent to Reberta Shirk

14301 E. Arapahoe Road

Centennial, CO 80112

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Glenn’s name to one of his favorite charities:

Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp

Habitat for Humanity