Glenda May Selders

Glenda May Schneider Selders lived a remarkable life filled with love, family, hard work, and treasured memories.

Glenda was born on April 9, 1926, at St. Anthony Hospital in Pocatello, Idaho, the youngest daughter of Glenn and Amy Schneider. She attended Pocatello schools, graduated from Pocatello High School in 1944, and later attended Idaho State University.

On December 6, 1947, Glenda married the love of her life, Ernest Selders, in a beautiful home wedding. Together they built a life centered around family, love, and companionship. Glenda often said that the most enjoyable and rewarding time of her life was raising their three sons and spending time with her husband. She and Ernest shared 63 years of marriage and created a lifetime of memories together.

Glenda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She loved her family with her whole heart, and nothing brought her greater joy than being surrounded by those she loved.

She had many talents and especially enjoyed sewing, knitting, and quilting. Her handmade quilts became treasured gifts for family and friends. Each one was created with the hands and heart of someone who found great happiness in doing for others.

Glenda began working at Ken’s Sweet Shop while she was still in high school. Throughout her career, she held positions with Idaho Bank & Trust, Pocatello Lumber, Idaho State University, and ultimately the Pocatello Housing Authority, where she served as Executive Director. She retired in May 1987 after many years of dedicated service.

Retirement opened the door to another wonderful chapter for Glenda and Ernest. Together they traveled throughout the country, visiting all 50 states, with many of their adventures enjoyed from the comfort of their RV. Those travels gave them countless stories, beautiful sights, and precious time together.

Glenda and Ernest were blessed with three sons: Gary (Jill) Selders, Curt (Annette) Selders, and John Selders.

Her grandchildren include Kent (Evelyn) Selders, Gina (Kyle) Moon, Sunnie (Aaron) Simmons, Eric (Trisha) Selders, Joshua Selders, and Sarah Anderson.

Her great-grandchildren include Andrew Moon, Joey (Courtney) Morris, and Hunter (Lance) Larsen, Ashten Simmons, and Alyssa Tomko.

Her great-great-grandchildren include William Larsen, Sloan Larsen, and Savannah Larsen.

Some of Glenda’s most treasured memories were the simple, joyful moments shared with her family. One especially memorable occasion was playing a duet of bells and trombone with her grandson, Kent Selders. Another memory that always brought smiles was hearing her great-grandchildren proudly tell the staff and residents, “We are seeing our great-great-grandma Yelders!” Those sweet words captured just how special Grandma Glenda was to the generations who followed her.

Glenda was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Ernest Selders; her sons, John and Curt Selders; her parents, Glenn and Amy Schneider; her sister, Donna (Joe) Borowy; her brother, Donald (Dorothy) Schneider; and her grandsons, Joshua Selders and Joey Selders.

To know Grandma Glenda was to know a woman with an enormous heart. She gave her love freely and completely. Her family was her greatest treasure, and the love she poured into each generation will continue to be felt for years to come.

She lived through more than a century of change, yet throughout her life the things that mattered most to her remained the same: family, love, togetherness, hard work, and caring for others.

Grandma Glenda was truly an amazing lady. She was deeply loved, and she will be missed by so many. While saying goodbye is difficult, her family finds comfort in the countless memories she leaves behind and in knowing that her love will continue through every person whose life she touched.

Please join Glenda’s family in celebrating her beautiful life at a viewing on Monday, November 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Wilks Funeral Home 211 W Chubbuck Rd in Chubbuck, Idaho.

Glenda will be laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery on Tuesday, November 10th, at 10:00 a.m. for those who would like to attend.

A life well lived, a family deeply loved, and a legacy that will never be forgotten.