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GLOVER, D.D.S
Joel Francisco Glover, a retired Reno dentist who was active in local, state and national dental societies, passed away from the effects of small-cell cancer at home on December 17, 2009, surrounded by his family who will greatly miss their loving husband, father and grandfather. He was 66.
He was born on March 22, 1943, in Bakersfield, CA, to Torrance Summers Glover and Lydia Francisco Glover. The family moved to Sparks, NV, in 1951. Glover attended Robert Mitchell Elementary School and was a 1961 graduate of Sparks High School where he played on the school's baseball and football teams. He was inducted into the Sparks High Hall of Fame in the spring of 2009.
Glover attended the University of Nevada, Reno, 1961- 1964, where he played for the Wolf Pack football and baseball teams and was a member of Blue Key, Coffin and Keys, the Sundowners and Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity. He was Eminent Archon of SAE in the spring of 1964. He was a member of the UNR Boosters Club from 1971 to the present and served on the board of directors of the UNR Alumni Association.
Glover transferred to Northwestern University in Chicago, IL, in 1964 and graduated from dental school there in June, 1968. He was president of the dental school's student body organization.
At UNR, Joel met Mary Eleanor Haines, and they married August 20, 1966, in Sacramento, CA.
In 1968 the Glovers moved to Yokosuka, Japan, where Dr. Glover was stationed as a lieutenant in the US Navy. They returned to Reno and Glover opened his general dentistry practice in 1971.
Dr. Glover was a past president of the following professional bodies: Northern Nevada Dental Society, Nevada Dental Association, Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners and the Nevada Academy of General Dentistry. A member of the American Dental Association (A.D.A.) for 42 years, Glover was a past A.D.A. 14th District Trustee and served as A.D.A. delegate to the P.E.W. Foundation and the Institute of Medicine. He was a past chairman of the Nevada Dental Association's legal and legislative committee and was instrumental in establishing the dental hygiene program at Truckee Meadows Community College, which is now rated number one in the nation.
Dr. Glover is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Joel Torrance Glover, D.D.S. (Tracy); daughter Jennifer (Jeffie) Glover DiGrazia (John, D.D.S.); grandchildren Claire Estelle Glover, Catherine Marlene Glover, Torrance John DiGrazia and Julia Mary DiGrazia; and brother-in-law Charles Lightner Haines.
A celebration of Dr. Glover's life will be held on Friday, January 8, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. at Reno South Baptist Church, 6780 S. McCarran Blvd, Reno. Arrangements are by Walton Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joel F. Glover D.D.S. Memorial Scholarship Fund, 525 Hammill Lane, Reno, NV 89511. The fund will be open to graduates of Sparks High School who play football or baseball and want to enroll in the pre-dental program at UNR and existing UNR pre-dental athletes.
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for Joel Glover
Joyce Epperson
October 9, 2020
A fine man and terrific dentist. So sorry . Gone too soon. I was a patient.
JANE & ALEX
January 21, 2010
JOEL AND MARY ARE NEIGHBORS OF MINE HERE IN LAKE TAHOE IN THE SUMMER MONTHS.
I WILL MISS SEEING JOEL CRUISE BY IN THE MORNINGS GOING TO GET HIS NEWSPAPERS AND ESPECIALLY...SEEING HIM READING ON HIS DECK.
HE WAS SUCH A GENTLEMAN, AND MARY IS SINCERELY ONE OF THE NICEST WOMEN I HAVE EVER MET.
LOVE,
JANE & ALEX
Linda Simpson
January 11, 2010
Dear Mary,
Today I heard of Joel's passing. I am so sorry that I missed his memorial service. I will always remember the twinkle in his eyes as he would begin one of his "stories", and the jokes that he and Gary Williams would play on each other. I know how dear you and your family were to him. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Jackie Smith
January 11, 2010
I just found out about Joel's death and want to tell you that you are in my prayers. He was a wonderful man and a great dentist.
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David Dinner
January 9, 2010
Joel lived a life of service to his family, friends and community and his presence will be deeply missed. It was a profound privilege and an inspiration to practice dentistry next to Joel in Reno. However, what I remember with most tenderness was the fun we had playing softball for the dental team for so many years, learning together that there can be joy in losing. To Mary and the entire Glover family, my heartfelt condolences.
Roger Reynolds
January 8, 2010
I have known Joel for 50 years. Even though I went to RHS were were still friends. I was very happy to see and chat with him at the 2009 Toolie Open, I am very sad that it was our last conversation. I will miss him but always remember him. Phi Alpha, brother.
Jade and Muffy Miller
January 8, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to Mary, Joel T and Jeffie and the entire famity. As a collegue of Joel's he has not only been an icon to our dental community, he has lead by example. He inspires us to give the most to our patients, profession, community and family.
He will be missed, but will live on in the fire he has ignited in us all.
January 7, 2010
I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING AND PLAYING FOOTBALL WITH JOEL AT NEVADA IN THE EARLY 1960s--HE WAS ABOUT A NICEST GUY I HAVE EVER MET--MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO TO ALL OF HIS FAMILY--I HAD PLANNED FOR SURE TO MAKE THE FUNERAL BUT COMPLCATIONS ARISE--MY BEST JIM BRONSON JR--SUSANVILLE CALIF
Russ & Kathi Webb
January 7, 2010
Mary, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Penny O'Neill
January 6, 2010
To the Glover Family,
As a patient of Dr. Glover's for more than 20 years, I found him to be warm and kind, and a true professional. I moved away and have not seen him for several years, but my heart broke when I heard the news. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Dennis and Mary Flannigan
January 6, 2010
Mary, Our hearts go out to you and the family. We will miss his enthusiasm for life and fun. The community has lost a valued friend and mentor. Lao Tzu said, “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
Julie Muhle
January 5, 2010
To the Glover Family,
Priceless, is the word I would use to describe Dr. Glover's 20+ years of service as a member of the TMCC Dental Assisting Advisory Board. I will miss his wisdom, guidance, dedication and especially his sense of humor!
He was a good man who served humanity with compassion, and was loved and respected by his family, friends and colleagues. In this time of sadness I hope his legacy, as well as fond memories, will be a source of comfort to you all
Dawn & Tim Potter
January 5, 2010
Mary and Glover Family,
Joel will be most certainly be missed by our entire community. May the love and support of friends and family carry you through your grief.
With Sincerest Sympathy,
January 5, 2010
Dear Mary and the Entire Glover Family,
We are very sorry to hear about your beloved husband and fathers passing. We will always remember Joel as a cheerful and blithesome person. We feel most deeply for your family in these sad hours of bereavement. We pray that God gives you the strength and courage to endure these difficult times.
Our most sincere condolences,
Bill and Valerie O'Gara
Jason Boyd
January 5, 2010
Dear Mary, I am sorry to hear of Joel's death. What an amazing list of accomplishments. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
The Burton Family
January 4, 2010
We are very sad to hear of his passing. What a wonderful person and a great loss to all that knew him. Dr. Glover gave so much to our entire family. As patients of his for over thirty years, we will never forget his smiling face and kind words. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
January 4, 2010
Dear Mary and Glover family,
I extend my heartfelt sorrow in the loss of Joel. He was a kind and gentle man. He will be missed by many.
May God give you strength to bear this loss.
Lorraine Manoukian
Chris Ferrari
January 4, 2010
I am shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of this amazing father and Nevadan. Joel always had a positive attitude and a kind word, and truly led a life to which we can all aspire. My sincere thoughts and prayers to your family.
January 1, 2010
Dear Mary.
Joel was not only a well respected dentist and member of the community, but also of the Friday morning Racquetball group from the DDAC. He had a great sense of humor and dry wit. He used to kid me when I was elated over a good shot by always saying "it does not take much to make you happy." In my last conversation a month ago, I said that it would make me and his friends happy if he recouperated soon.
He will be missed by us all, and we share in your grief.
John and Marianne Busse
Northern NV Dental Society
December 30, 2009
We will all miss Dr. Glover, he did so much for our dental society for years, for the association as a whole, for his colleagues, for the dental profession, and for this community. His tireless hours of volunteer work for the Northern Nevada Dental Health Program are immeasurable; but he did it because of his big heart and because he cared about access to care for less fortunate children. Dr. Glover will always be remembered by the NNDS and NNDHP, we are all so blessed to have Dr. Glover in our lives and will keep those memories forever. God Bless the Glover family right now and in the days to come, may you find comfort with one another and with all of your friends who are here for you.
Bob Warren
December 29, 2009
To Mary, Joel, Jeffie and the entire Glover family.
It was with great sadness that I learned of Joel's passing. He was a great friend and true mentor of mine. I followed in his footsteps as an AADE officer, but could never quite fill his shoes. He touched everyone he knew with his love and interest in "them". I have never heard anyone say "thank you" as often or to as many people as Joel did. In turn, we all needed to say thank you to Joel. A thank you for his leadership, love, kindness, and friendship.
I will always remember the sunsets and "green flash" at the house in Kona and the smile on his face when his putt would drop to beat me on the 18th hole.
I know he will be missed by you and your family and friends in Reno. But, he will also me missed by his family and many friends in the ADA, AADE, and organized dentistry.
Karyn Whitemaine
December 28, 2009
To Mary, Joel, Jeffie and the rest of the Glover Family,
I have so many fond memories of Dr. Glover from my dental assisting days on Grant Dr. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by so many including me. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow but I pray that as the days go by your hearts will be filled with peace.
Suellen Bacigalupi
December 27, 2009
To all the Glover Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Joel will be missed by many! I can't think of a time where I saw Joel that he didn't have a huge welcoming smile on his face! May you all find comfort with each other and the countless memories you have.
Penny R
December 27, 2009
I, like all who knew him, will deeply miss him. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word for all. I worked for the lab, so I saw him often, it was always a pleasure, as it was to see Mary, and Joel Jr.and Jeffie too. We have lost a great man.May God bless..
Linda Brown
December 25, 2009
To the family of Dr. Joel Glover : May the out pouring of love and prayers wrap its arms around you to comfort ,heal you. Your Dad was always a joy and inspired me every time I was able to help him . I am deeply sadden for your loss . I will keep you all in my prayers,GOD bless.
Tom Rutherford
December 25, 2009
I am shocked and truly saddened of this loss. I have been a patient of Dr Glover for over twenty years, I will truly miss him! My heart goes the Dr Glovers family.
Bill Tomany
December 24, 2009
Rest in Peace Joel.
I extend my Sympathy to those you leave behind here on Earth.
I attended Nevada in 62 63 and 64 and remember you well at our then small school.
I'm from Tonopah
December 24, 2009
I have known Joel since 1955. We shared the same classes in school, and attended Sparks High School together. I remember him as a really kind, extremely smart, and polite young man. My condolences go to this family. Someone very special has passed. Bonnie Trudell-LaGue
December 23, 2009
TO THE ENTIRE GLOVER FAMILY. YOUR HUSBAND, FATHER AND GRANDFATHER WAS A FINE MAN. I ENJOYED MYSELF EVERY TIME I WAS IN HIS COMPANY. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL.
GOD BLESS Dee Conton
December 23, 2009
December 23, 2009
Joel was our dear friend in college when we all attended the University of Nevada together. We have only the happiest memories of him! We hope that his family will accept our love and deepest sympathy.
Rusty and Judy (Morrison) Nash
Bill Magee
December 23, 2009
I will miss you.
Bill Magee
Dianne Braselton Powell
December 23, 2009
To the Glover family and staff, Dr. Glover was my dentist from 1986 to his retirement. He always had a smile for you. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
December 23, 2009
To the Glovers: We at the office just want you all to know what a privilege and honor it was to work with JF ("Big Daddy"). He inspired us all in many different ways, most importantly, compassion for others. He will be greatly missed, but we know that he will always be here with us. Love, Glover Dentistry staff
John & Linda Duran
December 23, 2009
We are very sorry to hear of your lose of Joel. I was very blessed to have know and gone to school with Joel. In the years I lived in Sparks he was our family dentist and dear friend.
God bless you all
John & Linda
December 23, 2009
To the Glover family, especially Jeffey, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your Dad. He was always so nice and kind to everyone at the gym where I saw him frequently. Everyone will miss him.
Lorraine Porter
Pride Tompkins
December 23, 2009
I first met Joel the summer of 1963 and his friends, Joe Mayer, Herb Nicholas, Jean Walash, and Sam Martini. Two Alabama boys in college, Bill Rose and I were assigned to their room on a student ship from New York to England. It was a slow boat and we all became good friends and traveled together all over Europe. I later in 1980 became a Circuit Judge in Alabama and was sent to the National Judicial College in Reno that year for a month. I met the love of Joel's life, Mary and his two children, Joel and Jeffie. Since that time my wife and I have visited in their home, hunted in the Black Rock Desert with Joel and scuba dived in Lake Tahoe among other adventures. Words can't express our friendship. Its a feeling you have for someone. I will miss you Joel. Pride Tompkins
December 23, 2009
Joel was a class act I always felt he respected everyone he was around. God Bless the entire family.
December 22, 2009
Please accept my most sincere condolences for your tragic loss. May the good Lord hold you in the hollow of his hand during this time of grief. Joel had a great impact on me both personally and professionally. He will be greatly missed.
Monte C. Lamb, DDS San miguel, Ca.
donald mcdonald
December 22, 2009
our deepest condolances to the Glover family from classmates Donald Mcdonald class of 62 and Robert Mcdonald class of 64. Joel was a guy with a very wonderful personality and a natural born leader. He will be sadly missed,,,,but never forgotten.....our best to the family....
Jim Shelly
December 22, 2009
I grew up in Sparks with Joel, and was a graduate of the class of 1961. We have lost a truly remarkable individual, but I know he has a very special place in eternity. Joel was very gifted, and he used his gift well. A sincere friend to all that he came in contact with, and through all his successes, he never forgot the little guy.
December 22, 2009
To Mary, Joel and family, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Joel will be so missed. I always enjoyed my visits with him and our political discussions about the legislature and the University of Nevada, Reno. He was a very special man.
Mary-Ellen and Sam McMullen
Steve Saxe
December 22, 2009
Rest in Peace old friend, you will be greatly missed.
John and Sharla Scott
December 22, 2009
To Mary and family, we have lost a lifetime friend. Joel was a very special person and will be sadly missed. Our heart felt condolences to you.
December 22, 2009
Please accept our condolences in the loss of your husband, father and a fine man who touched so many lives throughout his life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sincerely, The Catania Family
Joe Arrascada
December 22, 2009
Dr. Glover will be remembered as a kind, generous man that always seemed to welcome everyone (friends, acquaintances and patients) with a warm smile, handshake or a pat on the back. His commitment to his family and the University will always be fondly remembered. I would like to wish Mrs. Glover, Joel and Jeffie the strength of their family as a supportive unity during this difficult time. My heart goes out to you all.
Maria Adamis
December 22, 2009
To the Glover family , and Glover Dentistry staff , I would like to express how sorry I am to hear of this very sad news . As a patient of his the last ten years , he will be remembered for his great skill , and also for his great sense of humour . He will be remembered as someone who was smiling more than not . In sympathy , Maria Adamis .
December 22, 2009
To the Glover Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Although I only knew Joel for a short time, he was so pleasant and freindly to me. My heart truely goes out to your entire family. Joel will certainly be missed by all the people he touched in life.
Vivian Bria
Fannie Toner
December 22, 2009
To Dr. Glover's family and staff: I did not know of Dr. Glover's illness and am so sad to learn of his passing. As my dentist for more than the past 20 years, I knew him as a warm, generous and friendly person, an extremely talented dentist and a joy to know. I will remember him with great pleasure. I know that all of you who knew him more deeply are grieving his loss. My sincere condolences to you all.
Steve Laxalt
December 22, 2009
To the Glover Family,
May the lord bless another great man's soul for eternity. He was a kind and compassionate man in his practice and in everyday life. I appreciated the help he gave me and my family members over the years, especially my dad, Mickey. God Bless all of you. We'll miss him.
Stephen Laxalt
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