Jeff Glidewell passed away Saturday afternoon November 5, 2016 near Rossville Kansas in a hang gliding accident. Jeff died doing what he loved.
Jeff Glidewell, 54, of Rossville was born October 30, 1962, in Topeka Ks, the son of John and Patricia Glidewell. Most of his life was spent in and around Topeka. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1980, and spent time in the Air Force in Montgomery, Alabama. There he married Carrie Lynn Tardiff, also of Topeka. To this union was born one son, Justin Drew Glidewell, who preceded him in death on June 7, 2014. He was married to Linda Pope on August 15, 1998. Jeff and Linda managed the Rossville Liquor Store.
Left to mourn are Jeff’s parents, John and Pat Glidewell of Topeka, wife, Linda Glidewell, Rossville, Ks, brothers, John W Glidewell (Kim), Jim V Glidewell (Jill), all of Topeka, Ks., Jay C Glidewell (Jan), Meriden, Ks., sister, Julie A Glidewell, Dallas Tx, three grandchildren, Andrew and Aceline Glidewell of Scranton, Joshua Sneden, Texas, two step-sons, Jason (Ashleigh) Pope, Lawrence, Robbie Pope, Hudson Florida, three step-grandsons, a step-grand daughter to be born in January, and two lonely cats and a host of friends.
Donations may be sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 W Maple St, St Marys Ks 66536.
Private inurnment services will be held at the Silver Lake Cemetery.
A celebration of Jeff’s life will be held at the Rossville City Park on Sunday, November 13th from 1:00 until 3:00.
The obituary of Jeff's son Justin can be read at: http://rossvilleksalumninews.blogspot.com/search?q=justin+glidewell