John Stephen Glaser

John Stephen Glaser

February 15, 1938 - October 1, 2023

John Stephen Glaser, 85, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023 surrounded by those he loved. Born on February 15, 1938 to Letha and John Glaser, Steve grew up in Tangent, Oregon. He and his loving wife, Virginia, were married for 65 years and raised a family and built a thriving farming business.

Steve attended Tangent Elementary School and graduated from Albany Union High School in 1956. He graduated from Oregon State University in 1960 with a major in Farm Crops and Business and was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He was an Eagle Scout and an active member of Rotary International for most of his life.

Steve was a true Renaissance man, and his inquisitiveness and keen intellect drove his endless pursuits. His many passions included Oregon history, photography, metalwork, computer technology, gardening, anthropology, and seeds. Most of all, seeds. He usually could be found in his shop at all hours welding or sawing on one of his many projects. He was driven to understand the intricacies of mechanisms, machinery, and digital technology. Burcham's Metals and the Apple Genius Bar have certainly lost their most loyal customer.

Steve and Virginia traveled the world to pursue their shared love of knowledge and exploration, from African safaris, sailing through the Panama Canal, to celebrating at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Steve was an avid skier and photographer. His later years were split between Arizona and Oregon. He found beauty everywhere but could not find his car keys or phone anywhere. Those who knew and loved him will miss his vision, kindness, cleverness, and the twinkle in his eye.

Contributions can be made in his honor to the Tangent Rural Fire Protection District or to Tangent Elementary School.