100 YEARS IN THATCHER
1883-1983
GLEN MOODY
VERMA LAYTON
Glen Moody was born on August 24, 1907 in Thatcher, Arizona. He was the son of William Alfonzo Moody and Maybelle Cluff. He was the sixth of nine children.
He received all of his education in the Thatcher Public Schools. During this time he was well known for his skill of playing baseball. He was smaller than the other boys, but he made quite a reputation for himself as a pinch hitter and a second baseman.
When he was still a teenager, he started working at the Thatcher Market for Winnie Moody. He was barely old enough to handle a knife and saw when he started cutting meat. At the time, the pool hall was on the west of the market and later the wall was removed to enlarge the market. Glen later worked for the Safeway stores in Winslow, Arizona.
When his father died he was made the administrator of his property and moved back to Thatcher. The Thatcher Market and the land it was on was willed to him by his father. Gordon Stowell and Glen bought the stock and equipment from Winnie Moody and went into partnership. They had the business for about 32 years. It was more than a parnership, they were more like brothers. He was meat cutter by trade, but to his friends he was just plain "Butch".
On October 17, 1927, Glen married Verma Layton, daughter of Harry Layton and Emma Reay. She was born April 16, 1911 in Central, Arizona. They have four daughters, Glenna Jackson, Marva June June Sanders, Kay Mullenaux, and Peggy Jackson.
Glen and Verma lived all their married life in Thatcher, except for a few short years when he worked in Cottonwood and Winslow. They celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary at a beautiful Big Lake setting in July, 1977.
Glenn was a great hunter and fisherman. He loved to tell his stories to customers at the Thatcher Market. One of the favorites was when he was nearly killed by a ferocious, wounded bear while hunting on Mount Graham. This was a favorite story told behind the counter at the market for months to come. He only regretted not being able to show all the ladies his scars! Next to his family, he loved the out of doors. He always said "a man could get close to God just being out there". He often
ed it his "re-creation".
Glen has served as a volunteer fireman for the Thatcher Fire Department for many years. It was through this organization that he made some lasting friendships. He also served as Executive Secretary of Treasury under Max Layton for the Arizona Game Protective Association.
Glen has helped and loved a lot of people in Thatcher. No one will probably ever know how many people have come through the doors of Thatcher Market seeking a little help or hand-out. Glen was there to give this help.
In his later years as his health began to fail, even the pains seem to disappear as he enjoyed a family camping and fishing trip. His last quail hunt was made with a cane in one hand and his gun in the other. Even with that handicap he still killed a quail.
Few men reach the statue of greatness, but Glen Moody was a great man, a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and friend to all. Everyone who knew him loved him. He went to prepare a way for us in the great hunting grounds on April 4, 1978.
After his death, Verma still lived at their home in Thatcher. The Thatcher Market was sold after his death. The many memories will always remain of "Butch" and his experiences that he shared with his many friends over the meat counter of the Market.
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1883-1983
GLEN MOODY
VERMA LAYTON
Glen Moody was born on August 24, 1907 in Thatcher, Arizona. He was the son of William Alfonzo Moody and Maybelle Cluff. He was the sixth of nine children.
He received all of his education in the Thatcher Public Schools. During this time he was well known for his skill of playing baseball. He was smaller than the other boys, but he made quite a reputation for himself as a pinch hitter and a second baseman.
When he was still a teenager, he started working at the Thatcher Market for Winnie Moody. He was barely old enough to handle a knife and saw when he started cutting meat. At the time, the pool hall was on the west of the market and later the wall was removed to enlarge the market. Glen later worked for the Safeway stores in Winslow, Arizona.
When his father died he was made the administrator of his property and moved back to Thatcher. The Thatcher Market and the land it was on was willed to him by his father. Gordon Stowell and Glen bought the stock and equipment from Winnie Moody and went into partnership. They had the business for about 32 years. It was more than a parnership, they were more like brothers. He was meat cutter by trade, but to his friends he was just plain "Butch".
On October 17, 1927, Glen married Verma Layton, daughter of Harry Layton and Emma Reay. She was born April 16, 1911 in Central, Arizona. They have four daughters, Glenna Jackson, Marva June June Sanders, Kay Mullenaux, and Peggy Jackson.
Glen and Verma lived all their married life in Thatcher, except for a few short years when he worked in Cottonwood and Winslow. They celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary at a beautiful Big Lake setting in July, 1977.
Glenn was a great hunter and fisherman. He loved to tell his stories to customers at the Thatcher Market. One of the favorites was when he was nearly killed by a ferocious, wounded bear while hunting on Mount Graham. This was a favorite story told behind the counter at the market for months to come. He only regretted not being able to show all the ladies his scars! Next to his family, he loved the out of doors. He always said "a man could get close to God just being out there". He often
ed it his "re-creation".
Glen has served as a volunteer fireman for the Thatcher Fire Department for many years. It was through this organization that he made some lasting friendships. He also served as Executive Secretary of Treasury under Max Layton for the Arizona Game Protective Association.
Glen has helped and loved a lot of people in Thatcher. No one will probably ever know how many people have come through the doors of Thatcher Market seeking a little help or hand-out. Glen was there to give this help.
In his later years as his health began to fail, even the pains seem to disappear as he enjoyed a family camping and fishing trip. His last quail hunt was made with a cane in one hand and his gun in the other. Even with that handicap he still killed a quail.
Few men reach the statue of greatness, but Glen Moody was a great man, a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and friend to all. Everyone who knew him loved him. He went to prepare a way for us in the great hunting grounds on April 4, 1978.
After his death, Verma still lived at their home in Thatcher. The Thatcher Market was sold after his death. The many memories will always remain of "Butch" and his experiences that he shared with his many friends over the meat counter of the Market.
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100 YEARS IN THATCHER
1883-1983
GLEN MOODY
VERMA LAYTON
Glen Moody was born on August 24, 1907 in Thatcher, Arizona. He was the son of William Alfonzo Moody and Maybelle Cluff. He was the sixth of nine children.
He received all of his education in the Thatcher Public Schools. During this time he was well known for his skill of playing baseball. He was smaller than the other boys, but he made quite a reputation for himself as a pinch hitter and a second baseman.
When he was still a teenager, he started working at the Thatcher Market for Winnie Moody. He was barely old enough to handle a knife and saw when he started cutting meat. At the time, the pool hall was on the west of the market and later the wall was removed to enlarge the market. Glen later worked for the Safeway stores in Winslow, Arizona.
When his father died he was made the administrator of his property and moved back to Thatcher. The Thatcher Market and the land it was on was willed to him by his father. Gordon Stowell and Glen bought the stock and equipment from Winnie Moody and went into partnership. They had the business for about 32 years. It was more than a parnership, they were more like brothers. He was meat cutter by trade, but to his friends he was just plain "Butch".
On October 17, 1927, Glen married Verma Layton, daughter of Harry Layton and Emma Reay. She was born April 16, 1911 in Central, Arizona. They have four daughters, Glenna Jackson, Marva June June Sanders, Kay Mullenaux, and Peggy Jackson.
Glen and Verma lived all their married life in Thatcher, except for a few short years when he worked in Cottonwood and Winslow. They celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary at a beautiful Big Lake setting in July, 1977.
Glenn was a great hunter and fisherman. He loved to tell his stories to customers at the Thatcher Market. One of the favorites was when he was nearly killed by a ferocious, wounded bear while hunting on Mount Graham. This was a favorite story told behind the counter at the market for months to come. He only regretted not being able to show all the ladies his scars! Next to his family, he loved the out of doors. He always said "a man could get close to God just being out there". He often
ed it his "re-creation".
Glen has served as a volunteer fireman for the Thatcher Fire Department for many years. It was through this organization that he made some lasting friendships. He also served as Executive Secretary of Treasury under Max Layton for the Arizona Game Protective Association.
Glen has helped and loved a lot of people in Thatcher. No one will probably ever know how many people have come through the doors of Thatcher Market seeking a little help or hand-out. Glen was there to give this help.
In his later years as his health began to fail, even the pains seem to disappear as he enjoyed a family camping and fishing trip. His last quail hunt was made with a cane in one hand and his gun in the other. Even with that handicap he still killed a quail.
Few men reach the statue of greatness, but Glen Moody was a great man, a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and friend to all. Everyone who knew him loved him. He went to prepare a way for us in the great hunting grounds on April 4, 1978.
After his death, Verma still lived at their home in Thatcher. The Thatcher Market was sold after his death. The many memories will always remain of "Butch" and his experiences that he shared with his many friends over the meat counter of the Market.
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1883-1983
GLEN MOODY
VERMA LAYTON
Glen Moody was born on August 24, 1907 in Thatcher, Arizona. He was the son of William Alfonzo Moody and Maybelle Cluff. He was the sixth of nine children.
He received all of his education in the Thatcher Public Schools. During this time he was well known for his skill of playing baseball. He was smaller than the other boys, but he made quite a reputation for himself as a pinch hitter and a second baseman.
When he was still a teenager, he started working at the Thatcher Market for Winnie Moody. He was barely old enough to handle a knife and saw when he started cutting meat. At the time, the pool hall was on the west of the market and later the wall was removed to enlarge the market. Glen later worked for the Safeway stores in Winslow, Arizona.
When his father died he was made the administrator of his property and moved back to Thatcher. The Thatcher Market and the land it was on was willed to him by his father. Gordon Stowell and Glen bought the stock and equipment from Winnie Moody and went into partnership. They had the business for about 32 years. It was more than a parnership, they were more like brothers. He was meat cutter by trade, but to his friends he was just plain "Butch".
On October 17, 1927, Glen married Verma Layton, daughter of Harry Layton and Emma Reay. She was born April 16, 1911 in Central, Arizona. They have four daughters, Glenna Jackson, Marva June June Sanders, Kay Mullenaux, and Peggy Jackson.
Glen and Verma lived all their married life in Thatcher, except for a few short years when he worked in Cottonwood and Winslow. They celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary at a beautiful Big Lake setting in July, 1977.
Glenn was a great hunter and fisherman. He loved to tell his stories to customers at the Thatcher Market. One of the favorites was when he was nearly killed by a ferocious, wounded bear while hunting on Mount Graham. This was a favorite story told behind the counter at the market for months to come. He only regretted not being able to show all the ladies his scars! Next to his family, he loved the out of doors. He always said "a man could get close to God just being out there". He often
ed it his "re-creation".
Glen has served as a volunteer fireman for the Thatcher Fire Department for many years. It was through this organization that he made some lasting friendships. He also served as Executive Secretary of Treasury under Max Layton for the Arizona Game Protective Association.
Glen has helped and loved a lot of people in Thatcher. No one will probably ever know how many people have come through the doors of Thatcher Market seeking a little help or hand-out. Glen was there to give this help.
In his later years as his health began to fail, even the pains seem to disappear as he enjoyed a family camping and fishing trip. His last quail hunt was made with a cane in one hand and his gun in the other. Even with that handicap he still killed a quail.
Few men reach the statue of greatness, but Glen Moody was a great man, a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and friend to all. Everyone who knew him loved him. He went to prepare a way for us in the great hunting grounds on April 4, 1978.
After his death, Verma still lived at their home in Thatcher. The Thatcher Market was sold after his death. The many memories will always remain of "Butch" and his experiences that he shared with his many friends over the meat counter of the Market.
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