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Glenn passed away surrounded by family at the age of 72. Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 16th at Turlock Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 425 N. Soderquist. Glenn was born in Hobbs, New Mexico, until his parents moved their family to California in 1943, and then to the family home in Delhi in 1949. A 1956 graduate of Livingston High School, he served in the United States Air Force in the late 50's, and was a loyal employee of J.M. Equipment Co. for 42 years until his retirement in 2003. He married the love of his life in 1957. Glenn and Peggy shared 52 years of happy memories at their home in Denair, until her recent death. There aren't enough words to sum up what a wonderful, kind and compassionate man he was. Everyone who knew Glenn, knew how much he loved and cared for his family and he was so proud of them. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and sharing stories as well as a good recipe, and he could repair just about anything. His word was as golden as his smile, and what a jokester he could be. Glenn is proceeded in death by his parents, Alva and Marguerite Hotchkiss; bother Howard Hotchkiss; sister Shirley Hotchkiss and his loving wife Peggy Webb Hotchkiss. He is survived by his children Randy & Lynne Hotchkiss of Washington; and Kathy & Brad Wade of Denair, the light of his eyes were his four grandchildren; Rob & Kristen Wade of Denair; & Michele Hotchkiss of Idaho; & Shelby Hotchkiss of Washington. Surviving siblings; Florence Glenn of Delhi; Walter L. Hotchkiss of Turlock; Joyce Hotchkiss of Turlock; Linda Cox of Delhi; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Dad..... God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. He led you to your sweetheart's arms for all eternity. You each taught us good values, with your warm and caring ways. This year with loosing mom now you, has left us in a haze. They say the hurt will ease in time, our hearts have been put to such a test. But there is some comfort in our minds knowing that the pain is gone, now that you are laid to rest. We love you and will miss you terribly! Memorial Contributions in Glenn's memory may be sent to Hospice Of Emanuel, 1850 Colorado, Turlock Ca. 95382

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Arthur Glenn Hotchkiss

May 11, 1938 - July 10, 2010