Birth date: Mar 13, 1932 Death date: Feb 18, 2009
Mr. Glen R. Derby, age 76, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen House. He was born March 13, 1932 in Muskegon to William and Harriet (Sandborg) Derby, and resided here his entire life. Read Obituary
Dear Mrs. Derby and family,
I want you to know that Mr. Derby was a wonderful and dedicated teacher who made a difference to children every day. He was kind and funny and upbeat. He was not my teacher, but in the years I spent at Nims Elementary, he affected me as well as all of his students.
I hope that the Lord will grant you the peace that only He can in your loss.
God Bless you.
Megan Dillingham##imported-begin##Megan (Jones) Dillingham##imported-end##
Dear Betty,
We are so sorry to hear about Glen.You are in your thoughts and prayers. we wish that we were home but we are in florida and won`t be home util march 5th, have been here since feb, 4th, we wish we could have been home at your most difficult time to be of help. to you. love you all,##imported-begin##Tom and Esther Rahrig##imported-end##
Derby Family,
Mr. Derby taught two of my children at Nims and they both really liked him. I thought he was not only a good teacher, but a great person! He always treated everyone with kindness and respect. You are in my thoughts and prayers for your loss.
Sherry Frazier##imported-begin##Sherry Frazier##imported-end##
I had Mr. Derby for my 6th grade teacher at Nims. In all of my 14 years in the Muskegon Public Schools system, he was hands down my favorite and most influential teachers I had. I send my condolences to his family.##imported-begin##Eric Hardin##imported-end##
We send our sincere sympathy to your family. Remember that we are here to support you in your time of loss today, and for as long as you need us.
The Staff of Harbor Hospice##imported-begin##Poppen Hospice Staff##imported-end##
MY CONDOLENSES BETTY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, I LIVE IN TUCSON ARIZONA I AM THE DAUGHTER OF RICHARD DERBY (NOW DECEASED) WHO WAS BILL DERBYS BROTHER##imported-begin##CHERYL WATERS (DERBY)##imported-end##
To the Family of Mr. Glen R. Derby:
I am a 34-year veteran teacher for Muskegon Heights Public Schools and a long-time involved member with our local Muskegon Heights Education Association (MHEA) and the Michigan Education Association (MEA). I have been a member of our local Education Association's bargaining team for many years now and have had the privilege over the years of working with Glen in our various capacities as Association leaders.
Our condolences go out now to the family of a dedicated man who worked tirelessly for so many years to champion the many causes promulgated by our local Associations and the MEA, always striving for the advancement of a better world for all who are a part of our educational community.##imported-begin##Jesse L. Starr, Jr.##imported-end##
To the Derby Family,
I have many enjoyable memories of teaching with Glen on the third floor at Nims School. He always had high goals and expectations for all, which encouraged both students and staff. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.##imported-begin##June VanDonkelaar##imported-end##
Mike,Cindy,Chad & Ashley,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you, if you need anything, please call. John & Gail##imported-begin##John & Gail Bolthouse##imported-end##
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Derby family during this extrordinarily difficult time. Mr. Derby was my 5th grade teacher at Nims School in the 79-80 school year. He was a wonderful teacher and caring person with a no-nonsense way of running his classroom. He will be missed by all. God Bless.##imported-begin##Jennifer (Powell) Helms##imported-end##
