Glenn Blanchard

Glenn Worth Blanchard went into his next life in his sleep on Saturday, March 21, 2026. He had been looking forward to this for some time. He wanted to see his mama and daddy, his sisters Arlene, Gaye, and his brother Evan who have preceded him in death. It was a great reunion!

Glenn was born January 3, 1941, to Arthur and Clara Hansen Blanchard in Chester, Idaho. He was the 4th and last child born in the family home. Arlene, Evan, and Gaye preceded him in birth. While very young, he was given a measles shot and the doctor broke off the needle in his arm. He still got the measles. He was fearful of shots the rest of his life. At about two years old his mom and dad noticed something different in his personality. He was diagnosed with mental retardation. Now it is called a form of autism. It was a disability but Glenn could do many things and had a terrific memory of names and dates.

Glenn was followed in birth by Bonnie, Keith, Linda, Nina, and Darla.

Glenn’s childhood and his life was spent in Chester, Idaho. He loved his puppy dogs and dribbling his rubber ball. When he was old enough he helped his dad in the dairy barn, and with the calves.

Glenn started school with Bonnie in the Chester School. He had trouble with talking too much and spent a lot of time in the corner with his face to the wall.

When the Chester School was closed for regular school, it was turned into a school for students with learning disabilities. He learned to do a little writing that got him into some troubles.

About this time, many people tried to get Glenn’s parents to put Glenn in a special place for the mentally handicapped. His parents did not want this and kept him home. They loved him and he loved them. There was a special bond with his parents and family. He grew up on the farm helping in the dairy, hauling hay and rocks, and just being a kid.

When he was about 12-years-old his hip joint came apart. He had surgery and was in a cast for many months. After this he walked with a slight limp.

Glenn has had cycles in his life where he would hardly talk. He coined a phrase that the family has jokingly used when they are in a hurry; “Hi, Bye, Nice”! It covered everything. He has had some wonderful health care workers who have helped him overcome these quiet times.

He attended the school, Excellence in Everyone, for many years, where he loved the students and staff!

Glenn lost his Dad in 1985, and his Mother in 1998. He has missed them dearly. They loved each other.

When his mother’s health made it so she could no longer care for him, he moved in with his brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Marsha, and lived with them for 19 years. They and their children loved him a lot! He finally developed medical conditions that required him to go to the Ashton Living Center for about 13 years. They took such special care of him. We thank them so much! He died there in his sleep.

Glenn had an unwavering testimony of Jesus Christ and his Gospel. It was just a matter of fact for him. He was ordained an Elder so he could become a missionary on the other side of the veil. He lived as a perfect witness of forgiveness.

Glenn is survived by his sisters, Bonnie (Robert) Worrell, Linda (Loren) Rogers, Nina Ricks, Darla (Ray) Crain; his brother, Keith (Marsha) Blanchard, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the Ashton LDS Stake Center, 516 North 2nd Street. The family will receive friends and family Friday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m., both times at the Stake Center. Interment will be in the Pineview Cemetery.