Glin Dail Eden

Glin Dail Eden, 76, of Dewey, OK, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023, surrounded by family. Glin was born on August 15, 1946, to Cecil and Lucille Eden in Tahlequah, OK. He was the fifth of six children. The family moved to Copan, OK where he attended high school, graduating in 1965. Shortly thereafter he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served his country from 1965-1969 as an IC Electrician aboard the U.S.S. Boston. After discharge, he returned to civilian life and began working for Reda Pump in Bartlesville, OK as a machinist. Through hard work and perseverance, he moved up in the company, eventually taking a position that allowed him to travel all over the world on business. His favorite places to travel were to Singapore and Hong Kong, and he especially loved trying the local cuisine! In 1971, Glin agreed to go on a blind date with a girl he had never met before in his life. He picked Sharon up on an icy evening in January and little did he know, the weather wasn’t the only cold thing that day! Sharon nearly backed out at the last minute with a case of cold feet. Fortunately, she mustered up the courage to join him for pizza and just a few months later, on September 21, 1971, the two were married. Glin was involved in a car accident with a semi-truck in 1991, which forced him into early retirement and left him with mobility challenges. Anyone who knew him would agree that he was particularly adept in getting around with his crutches—he was often the fastest walker in the group! He never let his disabilities stand in the way of living a full and happy life. He loved to travel and meet up with his old shipmates, and he especially loved to sit around and tell stories. Glin didn’t know a stranger; whether it was in a local grocery store or a gas station several states away, he always knew someone every place he went. Glin was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Lucille Eden; three sisters, Oleta Lawhorn, Juanita Shaffer, and Hazel Smith; and one brother, James Eden. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sharon Eden; son, Bill Eden (Kimberly J.); two daughters, Kimberly Wheeler (John) and Kyla Swanson (Alex); brother, Charles Eden (Audrey); 6 grandchildren, Ashleigh Thomas, Robert Eden, Davianna Johnson, Zachary Swanson, Ryann Swanson, and Avery Swanson; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Memorial services will be held at Rosehill Community Baptist Church in Dewey, OK on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 3:00PM. The family would like to express our deepest gratitude for the wonderful help and care given by The Journey Home. In lieu of flowers, friends and family may make a memorial contribution in honor of Glin to The Journey Home by contacting them online (www.thejourneyhomeok.org) or by calling (918) 876-4184.

Glin Dail Eden

August 15, 1946 - July 16, 2023