EULOGY

Edward Glen Newman was born on April 21, 1929 in Stratford, Oklahoma, becoming the fifth biological, and the seventh child of Ed and Grace Newman. Caring for a family during the Great Depression required a lot of prayer and hard work both of which Glen and all of his 8 siblings learned about at a young age. Perhaps it was during the winter of 1935, at the age of 6, that helped shape Glen into the man he would become.

After traveling most of the fall through Texas, picking cotton without making much money, Ed decided to take his family west to Pima, Arizona. His chosen route took the family over a treacherous and snowy one lane pass. At one particularly dangerous and steep stretch of road, the brakes on their truck failed, sending the vehicle toward the edge of the cliff. Grace leapt from the truck with baby Coletta, earnestly and loudly praying and miraculously the truck stopped just before plunging over the edge with all the children in back. Grace refused to get back in the truck with the children and most certainly, the 7 mile walk down mountain helped build both his faith and his perseverance.

In 1939, Ed and Grace bought a 15 acre parcel in Mt. Herman, Oklahoma. That's where Glen finished his schooling in the 8th grade and followed in his father's footsteps, traveling and working as a farmer. In 1948, Glen worked Leonard Schroder's broom corn harvest in Campo. The friendship he forged with Leonard would help shape the rest of Glen's life.

After working the fall harvest, Glen returned to Mt. Herman where he met his future wife, Nelcene Johnson. In March of 1951, Glen was drafted to serve in the Korean War. Private First Class Newman served as a gunner in the 7th Division Artillery. Corporal Newman was honorably discharged in December 1952 and returned to Mt. Herman. In 1953, Glen and Nelcene were married and together they returned to Colorado to farm for the Schroders.

Over the years, Glen continued to work as a farmer, first on leased land and then on his own land. When the demand for broom corn slowed down, Glen turned to running cattle and growing other grains. He and Nelcene raised 6 children on the farm. Glen loved hunting and fishing and the family took frequent vacations to the Texas coast to boat and fish.

Glen preached the importance of faith and always lived in accordance to his belief. When he wasn't farming, he spent his time as a deacon in church. One of his greatest passions was serving as a Gideon which gave him the opportunity to share the word of God with others.

Glen was a believer. His faith in the Lord influenced every aspect of his life, from birth until his death. Days before his death, we asked Glen if he was afraid to die. His answer was, "Well yes but Jesus was afraid while he was hanging on the cross." Glen no doubt found comfort in his favorite Bible verse, Psalms 91. "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare, and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers and under his wings you will find refuge, his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart."

OBITUARY FOR EDWARD GLEN NEWMAN

Edward Glen Newman, 86, of Springfield, Colorado, died on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the Veterans Hospital in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Glen was born on April 21, 1929 in Stratford, Oklahoma. He was the son of the late Edward Simon Newman and Grace Belle Parks Newman.

Glen and his wife of 62 years, Nelcene Johnson Newman, have six surviving children: Nelda Sue Newman, Edward Keith Newman, Mitzi Jo Newman-Moore, Marlin Don Newman, Craig Eugene Newman and Elvan Wayne Newman.

His surviving siblings include Stanley Oral Newman of Sherwood, Oklahoma, Etna Yvonne Jack of Harrah, Oklahoma, and Coletta Lively of San Angelo, Texas.

In addition, he is survived by 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Glen is preceded in death by his brothers, Barrett Bennett Newman and James Henry Newman, a sister, Eva Lois Victory and two foster sisters, Cecil and Esther.

Glen served in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Korean Conflict.

Next to God, Nelcene and his family, Glen's passion was farming. He loved the land, farming and ranching in Baca County for 60 years.

His favorite activities included serving as a member of the Gideon's International Southeast Colorado Camp and in his younger years, he also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Memorials may be sent to Gideon's International or Home Away From Home in Cheyenne, Wyoming.