Glenna Jean Getz Napier

Glenna Jean Getz Napier, age 79, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020.  She was born in Anchorage, Alaska on June 24, 1941, to Frank and Harriett Dickson.  She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her husband, Skip Napier of Albuquerque, NM; children Glenn Geiser-Getz (Amy) of Geneseo, NY and Kristy Getz of Las Vegas, NV whom she shared with her former spouse Leon Getz (Nancy) of Las Cruces, NM; sister, Gloria Heuschkel (Bill) of Grand Rapids, MI; and brother, Frank Dickson (Mary) of Fairview, AZ.

Glenna was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska.  After serving as a teacher, working as an artist, and raising a family there, she moved to the Portland, Oregon area to begin a new chapter in her life.  She went back to school, earned her master's degree, and took the opportunity to start a new job.  Glenna was never one to be afraid of new experiences.  From square dancing to organizing a new art group to volunteering to teach art at the elementary school she took every chance to jump in and learn something new.  

Glenna retired in Albuquerque in 2007 and has been an active member of the community ever since.  She served as a docent at the Albuquerque Museum and participated in multiple book clubs and visual arts groups related to weaving, quilting, and mixed media.  Glenna was an avid international traveler and enjoyed visits to such places as Japan, India, Russia, New Zealand, South Korea, and multiple countries in Europe. 

Glenna will be greatly missed by all who knew her.  She was a loving wife, a devoted mother, an engaged grandmother, a skilled teacher, a creative artist, and a good listener.  She had a great sense of humor and an adventurous spirit.  Glenna experienced an abundance of personal and professional successes in her life and, most important, was loved by many dear friends and family members. 

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in her memory to the Roadrunner Food Bank.