Joseph W. Glaister

Dr G. was a truly compassionate soul who helped many people at Riverbend and beyond. He could remember someone he had seen 25 yrs ago and remember details about each one. Professionals in mental health could all learn many great lessons from this man. Everyone could learn from this wonderful man. He will be missed and remembered by many.

Debbie & Muriel: Sincerest condolences on the loss of your dear one. Kind words can say so little of what is in the heart. May you be comforted by knowing your family is held in thought and prayer by many during this time and in days ahead. Debbie, I left contect info on Jerome's phone. I hope you can find time to contact me while you're home. Love, Donna Haynes Rogers

Although Dr. Glaister lived with us a short time I enjoyed getting to know him a great deal. He was very thoughtful of others and especially kind and appreciative to my staff. I am honored to have known him.

Cheryl @ Morningside Assisted Living

Dr. Glaister will surely be missed.

I have known Dr. Glaister for many years. He was a wonderdul doctor and a great person. May God bless you and your family during your time of sorrow. I will keep you in my prayers.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Melissa - as your friend for 20+ years, I had many opportunities to visit with your family. Dr. Glaister was always kind, gracious, and often quite funny. I know you will miss your dad. You and your family are in my prayers.

It has been a true blessing just to have known and had the pleasure of working with Dr.G.He was the foundation,heart and soul of the center.He was always there to wipe away the tears and give words of wisdom and encouragement.Just his presents was motivational.He loved to tell funny stories of the good old days.He will be greatly missed by all.We will always have those special memories of the times we laughed and cried with Dr.G.Forever in our hearts and mine.

My grandfather (Grandaddy) was a brilliant man with a humble spirit. He never cared for the spotlight, but accepted praise graciously. In recent years, I talked with him one on one about anything. With wisdom, he listened patiently and never judged or criticized me. My Grandfather was truly a healer and I do not think he realized his gift. He had incredible insight and compassion for people who struggled in life with emotional and mental difficulties. Their fight became his fight. Their storms became his storms. My Grandfather knew that emotional and mental struggles did not define a person and did not make them "weak." He knew how to take a person through the healing process. What is perceived as a "weakness" was a strength to him. My Grandfather was an "old school" doctor who kept learning new innovations in the mental health field. As the old clique goes, "He was truly a man before his time" in regards to attitudes about mental and emotional health. In recent years, every time I would visit, I would say, "Grandaddy, you sure look handsome." He would say, "Amanda, I am too old to look handsome." My grandfather WAS handsome. Inside and out. I know he will be missed.

I had the pleasure of working with Dr. G for three wonderful years. When I first started working at Riverbend he took me under his wing and taught me so much. Dr. G was the kindest, sweetest man and he became a great friend to me. Dr. G has helped so many people over the many years he was at Riverbend. I will miss Dr. G very much. I LOVE YOU DR. G!!!!

I HAVE FELT HONORED TO WORK WITH DR. G FOR THE PAST 31/2 YEARS. HE WAS AN ASSETT TO THIS ESTABLISHMENT AS WELL AS TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. HE WAS LOVED AND RESPECTED BY ALL. GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF SADNESS, BUT REJOICE IN KNOWING OF THE LEGECY LEFT BEHIND AND THE FACT THAT THEY WILL SEE HIM AGAIN ONEDAY IN GLORY.

I feel honored to have cared for such a wonderful person. The love and compassion shown to him from his daughters was a true testimony to his life and as a father. What peace his family must have knowing he is in the presence of his Lord and Savior. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Dr. Glaister, did many good things to help my patients while I was doing Home Health for Franklin Co. Health Dept, Russellville, AL. My sympathy goes to his family.

I worked at ECM from 1990-1995 and Dr. Glaister was always pleasant and always smiling whenever I saw him. He will be truly missed.

Melissa and family, What A Wonderful Man! I am thankful I had the opportunity to work with "Dr G"...The stories he could tell will always be with me as well as the fascinating detailed sculptures that he made me...He will truly be missed! My thoughts and prayers go out to you...Dr G, thank you for the pleasure of having known you!

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

MY thoughts and prayers are with you all.I worked with Dr.G for 25 years he was the most caring doctor I every worked with. He will be missed by all.

I started working at the center in November of 05, Dr. G gave me a Christmas present that year after only knowing me for a couple months. He was such a wonderful, sweet person who will be missed very much. Thank you for the time I spent with him. Nurse Tina or Mrs. Smith as he so affectionately called me.

I WORKED WITH DR. GLAISTER AND HE WAS A DELIGHT TO WORK WITH.