Glenn Berry

Glenn Berry Glenn Berry died on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. He was a longtime resident of Moonstone Beach, south of Trinidad. Glenn was born in Glendale, California on February 27, 1929. After graduating from Santa Barbara High School, he attended Pomona University where he received his BA, magna cum laude, in 1951. He received his BFA and MFA from the Chicago Art Institute in 1956. That same year, Glenn was hired as a professor of art at Humboldt State University where he taught until he retired in 1981. Glenn is a nationally recognized painter who had many one person shows, including most recently a retrospective at the Morris Graves Museum of Art in 2010. After retirement, he enjoyed foreign travel, especially time spent in Paris, Venice, and the coast of Spain. He also enjoyed foreign languages and studied Italian, Japanese, French, and German. However, his favorite spot in the world was Moonstone Beach, and he remodeled several homes in the area to complement the natural surroundings. Glenn was known and loved for his ability to skillfully articulate and share his knowledge with warmth and humor, not only in the classroom but also in everyday settings. Glenn was preceded in death by his longtime friend, Chet Collins, whose loss affected Glenn deeply. Glenn will be sorely missed by his family and many close friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humboldt Arts Council, 636 F Street, Eureka, CA 95501. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, September 29, at 1:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Eureka, 819 15th Street, Eureka, CA, which will be followed by a reception at the Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F Street, Eureka, CA. Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click obits.