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John Glover Obituary
On December 8, 2009, the world lost a great philosopher in John William Glover. Born April 26, 1943 Luverne, Minnesota, John moved with his family to Tempe in 1949. He attended Tempe Grammar School, Tempe High School, UofA, and ASU. After college, John became Vice President of Glover Construction Company in Boone, Iowa, as well as a partner in J&N Mobile Home Park and Mini Storage. Upon retiring from construction industry in 1979, John moved back to Arizona and worked for SRP as a Zanjero, where he made many lifetime friends. He retired from SRP in 1998, and enjoyed spending his leisure time "holding court" with his family and friends. He was an original Phoenix Suns season ticket holder and passed away peacefully at home with a Suns game on the TV. His loving family was with him in the end, he will live on within the hearts of all who knew him. He is survived by his son Robert Edward, granddaughter Gianna, mother Eileen Glover, sisters Jerri Glover of Toas, New Mexico, and Lois Edwards of Scottsdale, as well as five nephews. He was predeceased by his son John William II and his father Billy Glover. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate being a part of John's life is being held at 12:00pm, Saturday, December 12, at Johns House.
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Ralph Bell
December 14, 2009
I knew John for many years, grammar school through TUHS but lost track when he went to UA... It's too sad but fond memories and his many friendships can provide a positive remembrance. Everyone liked John and he liked everyone, and that's a lasting good. Heartfelt sympathy to family and friends.
December 13, 2009
I too just found out about this today, Dec. 13, 2009. I have been trying for several months to locate John, as I had heard that his condition was not good. I'm saddened to lose John, a good friend from my high school years. We both went to the UofA just after H.S. During that time I saw John frequently in Tucson. Since that time in the 1960s, I saw John every once in a while, mostly in Tempe, while I was there visiting my family. My sympathies go to John's family and i will remember him as a good friend with a wonderful sense of humor. Pete Wood
([email protected].
December 13, 2009
Jane and I just found out today. We're sorry to hear of John's death. We both have fond memories of our years as friends. John's dad, Billy hit the first hardball I ever tried to catch, and I still remember many things I first heard from John. Our memories are happy ones of a good friend and he will remain in our consciousness as long as we are alive. Our deepest sympathy to Eileen and the rest of the family. Herb and Jane McLure and Jenny Bowen. ([email protected])
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