Alfred ‘Glen’ Sawyer
March 29, 1941 – March 1, 2026
You know, when you’re about to throw away a fishing pole, tent, or cooler…stop. This is when Glen Sawyer stepped in. He had a purpose or repurpose for everything. He lived a long life and it was very fulfilling; no moment was un-spent trying to get the most out of everything in the best way possible.
Well, let’s just talk about Glen (Alfred) Sawyer for a second….
Alfred “Glen” Sawyer, 84, of Sweet Home, passed away March 1, 2026.
He was born in Seagraves, Texas on March 29, 1941, to Ava (Davis) and Alfred Sawyer. His mother taught him early on to be reliable and trustworthy. He took those lessons to heart.
The family moved to Sweet Home in the early 1950s and he became an early entrepreneur, founding the seeds for newer grocery stores in the area.
Of course, he also enjoyed his years attending Sweet Home schools. He graduated in 1959 and with his love of cars carried on full speed. He also loved the majestic outdoors and all the foothills of the Cascades could offer him, exploring and remembering it all.
As a young man he made himself very valuable at Dean’s Central Supermarket, where he made an indelible mark as a dedicated and valued employee.
In 1962 he got drafted and served in the armed forces with the same dedication and conviction that he grew up with and returned home to manage “Central Super.”
Upon returning from service, he met Marilyn Trigg in a happenstance – however, that resulted in 59 years of wedded communion together. A few years later he started his own grocery business (Speedee Mart and Glen’s Market) with dedication, determination, and solidarity.
His love of family was only if, barely rivaled by his love of the outdoors: trips throughout the Pacific Northwest to hunt, fish, and explore all the majestic land had to offer.
He was a loving father, spouse and good solid friend to all around him. He lived a very happy life with a surviving wife, Marilyn, two sons, Steen and Cameron (Sarah), and grandkids Cade, Huxley and Hensley.
Funeral services were held March 7 at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel, with military honors following at Gilliland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Sweet Home Veterans’ of Foreign Wars, P.O. Box 295, Sweet Home, OR 97386, or to Samaritan Evergreen Hospice, 4600 Evergreen Place SE, Albany, OR 97322.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.