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Edward Perry GLENN

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Edward GLENN Obituary

GLENN, Edward Perry We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandad and friend Dr. Edward Perry Glenn. He died very suddenly of a heart attack on November 19, 2017. He will be remembered as a lover of science, and mentor to many. He never lost his child-like wonder for the world, and was at the same time, a wise and trusted confidant. After a lifetime of work in science, his proudest accomplishment was helping to restore water flow to the Colorado River Delta. He will be forever missed by his close friends, colleagues, his wife, his daughter and grandchildren. Arrangements by FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL SOUTH LAWN.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Nov. 21, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward GLENN

15 Entries

Barney Popkin

April 11, 2021

So sad that the talented Ed Glenn passed away so young. We collaborated at the University of Arizona’s/ Universidad de Sonora’s Unidad Experimental Penasco (UEO) on experimental Saliciornia irrigation using untreated shrimp-farm wastewater under Carl Hodges’ direction. Ed ran the Salicornia project and became a leader in the study of potential seawater farming while I ran water supply exploration and development for the UofA Environmental Research Laboratory (ERL) activities in Sonora, Mexico and Oahu, Hawaii. Doubtlessly Ed’s leadership and publications, including his Scientific American article, inspired scores of seawater-farming researchers.

Robert Barclay

October 27, 2020

We called him Terry and we shared some very special times growing up before sadly growing apart. An Air Force brat he moved about from base to base and place to place. Japan, Republic of China, Syracuse and Long Island New York, California and Arizona. Whenever his Dad (Uncle Ed) changed bases the family got together in between each move. We fished and played a little golf. He taught me how to play chess and balance chemistry equations among other things. We got into minor mischief now and then but managed to wiggle out of most of it. We (my brother Bruce and I) got our social security numbers back to back to back when we applied for a summer job at the New York State Fair. We worked at the nickel pitch making change and taking turns walking the midway holding stuffed animal prizes pretending we won them and saying how easy it was. A near impossible feat along with most all the other games of chance. We visited most all the state side Air Bases where they lived on more than one occasion. Every time was something new and exciting. Of the three, Alice, Terry, and Hazel, only Hazel survives. This is rather late, but better late than never. Life is still what happens when we have made other plans.

Dawei Tang

April 15, 2019

I remember taking Dr. Glenn's class at the U of A. After a class on water balance, he kindly asked me if I would like to join his graduate student in a research project. I would never really tread on the path of doing research or education past Bachelor's Degree if not for him. He is such a knowledgeable and kind person.
May you rest in peace, Dr. Glenn.

Cynthia Bresloff Hart

April 27, 2018

Dear Dr. Ed; I was so sorry to learn of your passing. You were a wonderful graduate student advisor to me. Rest in peace, wise one.

Bruce Barclay

December 1, 2017

Our most sincere condolences on the passing of cousin "terry". At least that's the alias he went by mega years ago. I had not seen nor spoken to Terry since 1967 when my mother and I visited Tucson to see the Glenn clan. At that time Terry was involved in fighting wild fires in the mountains.
I am amazed at the significant impacts that he made to the world. Wow doesn't even come close... Sleep well cousin, you have most certainly earned it.

Steven Nelson

November 30, 2017

Ed was a dear friend and mentor who shared my love of the Colorado River Delta and who gave me important opportunities to share my experiences there with the scientific community. I was honored to sit next to him at the Pulse Flow ceremony at Morelos Dam in 2014, on a very significant day for both of us. I will miss him deeply.

The Cienega de Santa Clara Research Delegation at the Eco-summit in Columbus, Ohio

Martha Gomez-Sapiens

November 28, 2017

I am very thankful and honored for having the opportunity of being one of his students. For his kindness and support during difficult times when being an international Ph.D student, during life changing events and beyond that. He was an excellent academic mentor, frank, wise, fun, unstoppable scientist and a great inspiration for many of us. Thanks Ed for working so hard towards finding solutions to conservation problems and for transmitting your knowledge and passion for science and life.

Stephen Nelson

November 27, 2017

Ed was my friend and colleague. We shared interests and collaborated on many projects over the years, including work on seaweeds and halophytes. Ed was a great scientist, a good friend, and a fellow musician. I will always remember him fondly.

Jody Waugh

November 27, 2017

Ed and I collaborated on Department of Energy phytoremediation research for almost 20 years. I particularly enjoyed our brainstorming sessions at ERL. Ed was a mentor, colleague, and friend. Ed was a rare individual who helped map life's trajectory and adventures for many of us. I am a better person for having known Ed. I'll miss him.

Jed Brown

November 27, 2017

Very sad to hear of Ed's passing. I believe I was his first Ph.D. student at the University of Arizona. I learned a great deal from Ed--he was a mentor to me. He was an accomplished scientist and he was very productive despite the fact that he did not have a large laboratory with many post-docs. He pioneered the field of seawater agriculture. Long Live Salicornia!

Gert Nakamura

November 25, 2017

You and your family were the first people we meet when we moved to Tucson 34 years ago. You have been a great neighbor, seeing you walk or drive it was always guick hi and goodbye. I remember you had a great sense of humor. You will be truly missed.

Chris Jarchow

November 22, 2017

Though well known for his long list of accomplishments as a scientist and professor, it was Ed's caring, compassionate, and generous nature that made him such a special person. Ed cared deeply about his family, and it was always apparent how meaningful it was for him to spend time with his grandchildren. I was lucky to know and work with Ed, and I will miss him deeply.

Ed teaching a class on field trip to Mexico

Kevin Fitzsimmons

November 21, 2017

Ed was a passionate scientist and great teacher. His work in the lab and in the field took him to locations around the world. His efforts to produce more food from the sea and from the land, while protecting the environment, inspired his colleagues, students and those who read about his work. The University of Arizona, the Southwest, Mexico and the Middle East will all feel the loss.

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