Glen Anthony

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Glen Carl Anthony, 84, of Osburn,  Idaho passed away July 4, 2016 at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, Idaho.  He was born May 17, 1932 in Valleytown, North Carolina.

Glen lived in North Carolina until he was 9 and his family moved to Colorado. Glen was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean war. Upon his discharge he moved to Burke, Idaho. In 1960, Glen was united in marriage to Ann Howard in Osburn.

Glen worked as a miner at the Star Mine, the Lucky Friday Mine and was on the rescue crew at the Sunshine Mine when the disaster occurred. Glen retired in 1990.

Glen loved squaredancing; he and his wife Ann were instructors in the Silver Valley for many years. He also enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting.

Glen is survived his wife of over 55 years, Ann of the family home in Osburn; three children, Annette (Mike) Kologi of Osburn, David (Colette) Anthony of Osburn, and Carl (Ann) Anthony of Post Falls; six grandchildren, Susan, Daniel, Matthew, Dannee, Andrew and Elizabeth; and several great-grandchildren. Glen is also survived by numerous step-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 8, 2016, 1:00 P.M. at the Kellogg Funeral Chapel, 106 S. Main Street, Kellogg. A reception with light refreshments will be held in the chapel following services.

One may sign Glen’s online guest book at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com

SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with funeral arrangements.