Glenn Lester Shaner

Glenn L. Shaner, age 64, of Polson, MT, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2017.

Glenn was born May 25, 1952 at Mount Holly, NJ. As a young man he volunteered with the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program in Livingston, MT. He became Big Brother to Ben Cerise in 1980. The two have remained close throughout the years and considered each other "father and son". Glenn's love of children eventually lead him to become a school bus driver for the past 22 years of his life.

Glenn enjoyed nature. He loved sailing, camping, hunting and bird watching. He loved collecting historical memorabilia and learning all he could pertaining to world history.

Glenn is preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Griffith and his father, Lester Shaner.. He will be missed by his sister, Jan Barnett, and brother in law, Gene Barnett, of Superior, CO. He will also be missed by his best friend, Orla Miller; by his "adopted family"; and his many friends at the Polson bus barn.

Memorial services will take place July 13, 2017 at 6:00 pm near Woods Bay at 19802 MT HWY 35 between mile markers 21-22. There will be blue balloons to mark driveway. Please bring a chair if you prefer to sit. Food and beverages will be served. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to PBS or the Audubon society.