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Glen Kartchner Obituary
August 28, 1944 - April 23, 2025
Dr. Glen Ray Kartchner, of St. David, AZ passed away peacefully, at home, after 80 wonderful years on April 23, 2025.
Glen was born on August 28, 1944, in St. David, AZ to James and Lois Kartchner. He graduated from The University of Arizona, continuing to Cornell Medical School where he received his MD. He worked as an Emergency Room physician at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson for 40 years, retiring in 2013.
Dr. Kartchner lived in St. David most of his life and enjoyed being involved in his community. He served with The Boy Scouts of America, receiving the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service to youth. He served 24 years on the School Board, was a 20 year board member of the St. David Volunteer Fire Department, and a 20 year member of the St. David Cemetery Board.
Dr. Kartchner was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. At age 19 he served a 2 ½ year mission in Lima, Peru. Later in life he served four years as a Temple worker in the Arizona Gila Valley Temple. He also served as a medical missionary in Colorado North, which included ten different missions. He loved helping people and desired to serve God with his life.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Dixie Deane Randall Kartchner; and children, Kerry Lynn Howard, Eldon Kartchner, Tyson Kartchner, Cami Jensen, Tanya Martin, Alma Kartchner, Lucinda Layton, and Angela Salmon; along with 34 beloved grandchildren.
Glen was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His kindness, service, and unwavering faith will be remembered by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held at the St. David Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Saturday, May 3rd. The viewing will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and funeral service 11 to 12 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Glen Kartchner
Michael J. Sticht
August 23, 2025
To Dixie and Family:
Glenn and I attended the U of A together. I knew him in high school as well as College. What a great man! RIP Glen, we´ll meet again.My Condolences!
Mike
Steven & Margo Pike
July 1, 2025
Dear Dixie and family,
Glen Kartchner was a gentle person, kind, and devout to his faith. I remember his outdoor retirement gathering at St. Joe´s-we all missed him after that. I remember his nice singing voice and have fond memories of Dixie and Glenn singing at December holiday parties. All who ever met Glenn have been touched by him. His was a caring, compassionate, and loving soul. Margo and I have been deeply saddened to learn of his death. We share your family sorrow and yet know we cannot imagine the depth of your loss even though he is a loss to us too. We have been praying for your family and Glenn and our broken hearts go out to your family, Dixie, and to you with our deepest and most sincere condolences.
Very truly yours,
Steven & Margo Pike
Rosalinda
May 14, 2025
My condolences to his family...Dr Kartchner was a wonderful doctor and thankful I worked with him. Very humble down to earth and a great human being.... May he rest in peace.
Karen
May 13, 2025
My condolences to the family of this great man! He.was an awesome caring MD at STJ hospital. Never a bad night when he was on! I missed his smiling face when he retired!
Pat Perry
May 7, 2025
I was an RN and worked with Dr Kartchner for 15 yrs at St Joe´s ER. If my family or I ever needed medical care I can´t think of anyone more capable than "Kartch". He was a smart, kind, gentle man that treated everyone with respect. It was a privilege to know and work with him.
John Bush
May 6, 2025
It was with great sadness that I learned of Glen´s passing. He was a wonderful man and I knew him to be a caring, knowledgeable and wise physician who represented the best of what made St. Joseph´s Hospital ED a joy to work in. I am blessed for having known him.
Sending condolences
May 1, 2025
I´m sorry for your loss.
Dale Hines
May 1, 2025
KINDNESS , GENTLENESS, These were his unwavering attributes.It made working with him so much easier. I feel so grateful to have had thirty wonderful years to work with him at St Joseph ED. Thank you Dear God for sharing him with us.
Holly Cosper Felt
May 1, 2025
I have fond memories of Dixie and Glen. Years ago I was in a bicycle accident and didn´t have any insurance so Glen took care of me at his house he stitched my wounds up on his dining room table.
I am sorry to hear of his passing and my prayers go out to Dixie and her family.
JACK H DUNN
May 1, 2025
He always treated me and my patients superbly. He was a gentleman, and we all had confidence in his care.
Patricia
April 30, 2025
Dr. Kartchner was one of my favorite ER doctors as a patient at St Joseph´s. He listened and provided excellent care. His kindness and compassion was a common compliment. Condolences to his family. Rest in peace.
Cindi Asher
April 30, 2025
Dr. Kartchner was one of the kindest persons I have had the pleasure to meet and work with at St. Joe´s. He had a calming presence and treated everyone with kindness, respect and care. I learned a lot from him as an ER RN. I remember one evening we had time to talk about the story of Kartchner Caverns; it was a wonderful experience. You will be thought of often and prayers to you and your family.
Cindi Asher
April 30, 2025
Dr. Kartchner was the most wonderful man and doctor. I enjoyed his calming presence and kindness to all and I enjoyed working with him at St. Joseph´s as a nurse. I remember one night at work, we had time to talk about the amazing story of The Kartchner Caverns! You will be thought of often and remembered as a great man. Prayers to you and your family.
Jeff Shelton
April 29, 2025
A great man, the kind of man that other men look to for a role model.
Anthony Toto
April 29, 2025
I worked with Dr. Kartchner for many years in the emergency room at st. Joes. He was a great doctor. I always enjoyed working with him. Dr. Kartchner was always willing share his medical knowledge with me especially when I started my career as a paramedic/ firefighter. Dr. Kartchner will be greatly missed.
Alan Levene
April 28, 2025
Glenn was someone that touched the lives of so many people as an emergency department physician and as a friend. But we all knew that it was his family that meant the most to him. Linda and I want to thank all of you for having shared Glenn with us. He is someone that is greatly missed.
Heeten Desai
April 28, 2025
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Glen. He was one of the most kind and compassionate people I ever worked with. The nurses, fellow doctors, and patients loved Glen. May you rest in peace.
Raquel gibly
April 26, 2025
A great man. A great role model. A great legacy. May his memory always bring you joy.
Mitzi Swinson
April 26, 2025
So sorry for your loss. I know he was a great man and loved by all.
Sandy
April 26, 2025
Dr. Kartchner was one of my favorite ER doctors to work with. He was always calm, he listened and especially was good to all his patients. Rest in peace.
Jane
April 26, 2025
Dr. Kartchner was always a pleasure to work with. His calm demeanor in a hectic ER was reassuring and you always knew his patients were getting excellent care. Condolences to his family.
Dr Herbert McReynolds
April 26, 2025
Glen was a great gentleman and person and a top notch partner to work with. Always a pleasure and we were fortunate to know him and work with such an excellent physician. Sympathies to all the family.
Robert Kingston
April 26, 2025
Glen was one of the kindest, gentlest man I have ever known.
He was a wonderful partner and fine physician. My sympathies to his family.
Netley D'Souza MD
April 26, 2025
Condolences to the family. Being on staff at St. John's, it was always reassuring to hear Dr. Kartchner's voice on the phone call from the ER. I knew my patients were in good hands and the decision he made would be appropriate. He would "tuck in" my patients so that I would not have to make that 2 AM trip to the hospital. Rest in Peace, Glen!
Bridget
April 25, 2025
I´m sorry to hear of Dr Kartchner´s passing. He was an amazing physician and human. Such a kind heart. It was a pleasure working with him in the ER. My prayers are with his family and friends.
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