We Remember
Delcourt, Glenn
January 1, 1970 — January 1, 1970
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing on February 12th, 2014, of a very special husband, supportive dad, loving grandpa, and a very special brother. He was one awesome “Guy”! Survived by his loving wife, Yvette of 51 years and his 3 G’s: Glennys (David), Grant (Wendy), Gregg (Barb) as well as his loved grandchildren, Jaxon, Jayda and Jarvis Jurome, Hannah and Madison Delcourt, Taia and Jack Delcourt-Condon and his sister Diana. Predeceased by his Dad, Mum, his brother and a younger sister.
Glenn was born on April 25th, 1938, and grew up in beautiful Kelowna. His strong work ethic started at an early age. He gave his 100 % in all that he did. At the age of 6 he started his first business venture of delivering papers. He participated in many sports as a young person, but especially excelled in basketball, tennis and hockey. He won the Fred Fatkin Memorial Rose Bowl Trophy at the age of 14 as the top junior tennis player in the Pacific Northwest. He was also a member of the winning B.C. Juvenile Packers, when they captured the B.C. Championships by defeating Trail. As a teenager he played basketball for the KSS Golden Owls, and was a member of the track and field team.
After graduating from high school, he attended UBC to explore his passion for business. He married his wonderful wife, Yvette Killeen on November 30, 1962. They resided in Prince George for 10 years until they moved back to the Okanagan, settling in Kelowna where he resided until his death.
Glenn is known as a successful businessman starting at the Dairy Queen as co-owner with his brother and dad in 1961. Shortly after, they owned and operated a chain of A & W’s across B.C. After 31 years, they concentrated their efforts at the Pizza Patio and O’Dels Family Restaurant in the Capri Mall. It was a well known spot for many!
Glenn’s children and grandchildren inherited his love of sports, the ability to work hard and follow their dreams. Glenn was dedicated and devoted to his children’s hockey and figure skating events. You could hear Glenn’s cheering voice above everyone else at the numerous hockey games. He never missed a game.
Glenn retired in 1994, and continued to play tennis, and took pride in hosting matches on his back yard tennis court. He enjoyed playing tennis right up to his time of passing. One of his greatest gifts to all of us was the love and support he created and gave to his family. He was a great example of what a husband, dad and grandpa should be.
Glenn will be remembered for his big smile, and larger than life presence. He loved his family and friends unconditionally. We will miss his daily phone calls and continued support. He will be dearly missed, but our memories will stay with us forever.
A funeral service will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 18th at 12:00 pm at the St. Michaels’ Cathedral Church, 608 Sutherland Ave.
For those wishing to send a condolence, photos or share memories, may do so by scrolling down this page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
Service
Tuesday, February 18th at 12:00 pm
Location
St. Michaels’ Cathedral Church
Grant and family. Sending you our most sincere sympathies at the loss of your dad. Take time walking through the garden of memories you planted with him
Mayne and Carole McCutcheon from Mexico
Hi Mayne and Carole
Thank you so much for your thoughts and kind words. It has been a tough week or so as Dad’s sudden passing has hit us all pretty hard, however, the support and love from family and friends have been amazing.
I hope you have been having a great time in Mexico.
All the best,
Grant and family
Sending our love and deepest sympathies. We do have some great memories of Glenn!
Thanks Donna. The memories are to many to list but i do recall how calm Dad was when Rod spilled red wine on Dad’s new whire carpet…. Actually i think it was more shock than calmness… Thank you to you and your whole family for being such great friends!
Gregg
Hey Donna, Rod and family
Appreciate your kind words and condolences! Lots of great memories with you guys from Christmas Eve celebrations (you guys cruising the streets in the convertible while it was snowing) to backyard pig roast fundraisers! Miss you guys! It was great catching up with Tracey and Jeffy the other night at moms!
Hope all is well with you guys in Mexico.
Lots of tears have flowed over the past 2 weeks. Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers and support. Your family has always had a special place in our hearts. Lots of great Christmas Eve laughs and memories…..
Yvette,Glennys,Grant,Greg and families.
Thinking of you and our sincere sympathy in the loss of Glenn.
Thanks Ron, Wilma and Shawn
Appreciate your thoughts and support!
Hope all is well with all of you.
Thanks so much for all of your love and support. We will miss that “big guy” dearly.Lots of fun memories from the hockey days. Hope your families are all doing wonderful….
Dear Delcourt Family: You are all on my mind this morning after reading of the passing of Glenn. That smile, bigger than life itself. Working with Michael Bobyn for 20 years gave me an opportunity to catch up with the Delcourt News whenI would see Glenn. You will miss him so much but I know the memories you have will last forever.
Sincerely,
Patti Bridger Jennens
Hi Patti
Thank you for the kind words and memories of Dad. We are all going to miss him dearly!
Grant and family:
My Sympathy to all of you . I am so saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing…
Mary Kostaschuk
Hi Mary
Thank you for your kind words. Dad’s sudden passing was quite a surprise to all of us and he is going to be dearly missed by all us.
I am so sorry for your loss. Treasure your memories you have of him. Take care.
Thanks for your thoughts. Lots of great memories of watching or playing tennis with Dad over the years – he sure loved the game!
Most sincere condolences to the Delcourt family for their loss of a great, and well-respected man.
Thank you so much for all of your support and kind words. We will miss him dearly…
Our most sincere condolence to the Delcourt family for the loss of a great, successful, and most respected man Glenn was.
Yvette and family, we are so saddened to hear of Glenn’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to all of you. He will be remembered in our hearts as a loving, caring man.
Sincerely, Gary, Colleen and family.
Glenn will be missed.
in knowing him all my life he was always interested in seeing people being successful in their ventures
our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Domenic and Lina Rampone
Thank you so much for your kind words and support. It means the world to our family. He was our “Rock” and we will sure miss him…..
Our condolences to you and your family for your loss, and our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Thank you. Bambina, Dad always spoke very fondly of you. Whenever we spoke of the Pizza Patio, your name was always brought up and was always held in the highest regard. Thank you for your kind thoughts. Gregg
Oh Bambino, we have so many memories of working together at the Pizza Patio with you.Just before Christmas, he was talking about your minestone soup being the best ever! That I hadn’t quite mastered the Bambino recipe. Ha ha… He thought the world of you. Thanks you for kind words and support. They mean the world to our family… We sure will miss our Dad.
To Grant and family,
Our deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of your Father, Glenn. I had the pleasure of participating with your dad in High School sports and then later in business when he and his brother were involved in the A&W business. He was a competitor and always a gentleman. He will be missed.
Tun Wong
Hi Tun
Thank you for your thoughts and condolences. It would be great to hear some of your stories about Dad when you guys were in high school or crossed paths later in life in business.
YVETTE AND FAMILY MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS SAD TIME
BILL ROTH
Thank you so much for your kind words, Bill. We are going to sure miss our Dad. Your support means so much to mom and the family.
Sending warm wishes for comfort to your whole family. Hoping that wonderful memories will bring you joy and peace as the future unfolds.
Hi Mickey
Thank you for your kind words and warm wishes. Dad will be dearly missed in our lives as this was quite a shock to us all. He will always be in our hearts and memories.
We are so sorry to hear of glen’s passing. Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time
Robin and Larry, thanks so much for your support. It was such a shock for all of us. Your love and support means the world to mom and the family. You all have such a special place in our hearts. We hope your family is doing well. Hugs Xo
Grant, Wendy and family,
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. You loved you father very much and he was a big part of your lives.
May God comfort and strengthen you as you go through this sorrow.
We are praying for you.
Dave and Gloria
Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers. They mean a lot to our family.
Dear Yvette & family,
Condolences to you on the loss of Glen. We are at our place in Phoenix,AZ. Upon reading Glen’s obituary and his athletic prowess I quickly recall the time about 30 years ago when Glen & I took Gregg& Lane to a tennis tourney in Spokane.I witnessed Glen’s tennis prowess when we were practising with the boys and I couldn’t help thinking what a great athlete he must have been in his younger days. He leaves behind a wonderful family.
Kindest regards from Stan.Gayle, Rachelle, Shauna & Lane.
Thank you. I too remember that trip fondly, and everytime we went to Spokane, almost once a year, we would recall that exact trip. The tennis tourney, practice and of how we stopped along the way just outside that little town of Orient and swam in the river, and then Lane and i waited for you guys… Yes, some awesome memories. Thanks to your whole family for being part of them.
Gregg
Hi Stan and family
Thank you for your kind words and memories of Dad. Lots of memories have been coming back of the days of hanging out and playing tennis at the Four Seasons Racquet Club back in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Dad was definitely passionate about his tennis.
Grant, Greg & family:
I was very saddened to hear of your loss. Although I only met your father briefly, my impression was that he led a very fulfilled life and was loved by many.
Sincerely,
Henry
Thanks Henry/cousin. Your thoughts are appreciated. Gregg
Hi Henry
Thank you for the thoughts and kind words and for making it to Dad’s funeral. It was great seeing you again and meeting your father in-law, Stan.
Yvette and family,So sorry for your loss.Keep those wonderful memories alive! Sincerely Ann Ritchie
Yvette and Family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy
at this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Diane Nielsen
To Yvette and family
I was very sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing. He was a great tennis partner and will be sorely missed at tennis and in life.
Sincerely
Derek Perkins
Thank you Derek. He most certainly enjoyed his time playing tennis with you. The stories he would tell…. Thank you for being his friend and doubles partner.
Gregg
Hi Derek
Thank you for your kind words and memories. I can remember watching you and Dad playing doubles in a number of tournaments (BC Sumer Games, Okanagan Resort). You guys were always top contenders and a joy to watch.
Delcourt Family
So sorry for your loss. I will never forget the great years we shared at O’del’s. Glenn taught me so much.
Hi Carol
Thanks for your condolences and for sharing your memory of the O’del days. We are going to miss our fearless leader
Dear Yvette and family I was so shocked and saddened when I read about Glens passing.I will miss his visits at work and how he loved to tease he brought some fun to the day.I am so sorry to all of you for your loss.
Dear Yvette and family I was so shocked and saddened when I read about Glens passing.I will miss his visits at work and how he loved to tease he brought some fun to the day.I am so sorry to all of you for your loss and Yvette I am sending you a big hug.
Diane – you taught school with my Dad, George Simnett. I would like to express my sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your brother. My husband Martin Wagner, new the Delcourts as a teenager and I remember Glenn in the A&W at the Capri. I remember he was a very kind and sincere person. Blessings to all his family.
Glennys and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Please accept our condolences and take care. Cherish the many great memories of your Dad. We are thinking of you.
Val and Ray
Delcourt family, I was so saddened to hear of Glenn’s passing. Dad so loved him and they had many years of a great relationship as friends, in business as well on the tennis court. Glenn was so wonderful and loving and I have such fond memories of him. His funeral was on the tenth anniversary of my dads passing…they are on the tennis court right now battling it out with smiles.with so much love Carebear capozzi
Hi Caron
Thank you so much for the kind words and stories of Dad. We all spent a lot of hours on the tennis courts with Dad and have some great memories. I can still remember going over to your Dad’s place by the old Eldorado Hotel and getting lessons from Kerry and watching our Dad’s play doubles for many summers.
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. He always had a story and smile! Cherish the memories.
Love your friends, The Litoski’s
Thanks guys. Dad would always ask how “the bartender” is doing, and then in the later years it was how are “the MCs” doing. He will be missed.
Butch
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. To some Mr. Delcourt was a larger than life figure. To me, he was my best friend Greg’s dad, who always kept us in line and yet managed to find time to teach us tennis and play with us and the hockey rink. I remember how lucky i was to go to the A&W and have a root beer for free or go to Pizza Patio with the Delcourt family. I remember going into his basement and surveying all the pop and ginger beer he had stored. I remember thinking that when i get older i wanted a big car with cigars like he had. Most of all, I remember him as a big, gentle fellow whom his family loved. A respected businessman. A loving father. Thinking of you all –
Todd, Michelle, Taylor, Nichole, Rachel
Todd. Thanks for the kind words and bringing back those fantastic memories. I had forgot all about the ginger beer…judging by the basement, it still may be still there! It is great to hear from you and would love to catch up.
Gregg
Hey Todd
It has been quite awhile (probably back to the UBC days on campus). Thank you for your fond words and memories of Dad. We are missing him dearly as he was always are backstop in life. Hope you and your family are doing well.
To Glennys and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lorraine Roth and family
Having just learned of Glenn’s passing, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to all the family. Glenn was a year ahead of me in high school and he was one of those guys that was bigger than life. I got to know Glenn a bit better when my family lived across the street on Marshal Street. He left his mark on the world and will be remembered by many.
Jim and Marilyne Kelly
Yvette and Family – We are so sorry for your loss – our sincere condolences – Nancy and Dwight (Karen and Jason’s mom and dad)
I’m so sorry to find out that Glenn had passed, he was a wonderful, amusing, caring, funny man. I am proud to say he was the best boss I ever worked for at Odels.
When I think of him a smile and a chuckle come across my face.
Thank you Glenn
I just heard from my old Kelowna buddy Kerry Bourdon that the Root Bear had passed away. I hadn’t seen Glen that much since I moved back to Victoria in 1981, but the few times I did, it was the highlight of my visit. He was a special man, and will be missed. I can still see that booming serve, and that wonderful smile….