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Robert A. "Bob" Glidden

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Stow, Ohio

Robert Glidden Obituary

Robert A. "Bob"

Glidden

SILVER LAKE Robert A. "Bob" Glidden passed away suddenly Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003.

Bob was born in Kansas City, Mo., in 1933. He served in the Army, went to the Army Language School in Monterey, Calif., and served in Vienna, Austria, as a German and Italian interpreter. He received a bachelor's degree from California State University in Sacramento, and joined Aerojet General in Sac ramento in 1958. He was trans ferred to the main General Tire office in Akron in 1967, and retired in 1995 as vice president of operations.

Bob was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor, his irreverent but caring personality, his integrity, and his many acts of kindness. His strong Catholic faith was a comfort to him through times of trouble. He was a rock for his friends and family, and many depended on him. He will be sadly missed, but will live on through the people he loved and who loved him.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Rose Glid den. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Pat; daughter and son-in- law, Beth and Steve Parker of New Albany, Ohio, and grandchildren, Claire, Jill, and Craig Parker; son, Jim of Stow, and grandchildren, Sunday and Andrew; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Terry of Green, and grandson, Vincent. He also leaves his brothers, Richard (Greta) of Naperville, Ill., Jim of Los Angeles, Calif.; sisters, Ruth Camp bell of Sacramento, Calif., Carol Glidden of Prairie Village, Kansas; as well as many nieces, nephews, and in-laws (or outlaws, as Bob would say).

Calling hours will be held TODAY from 5 to 8 p.m., followed by a rosary at 8 p.m., at Redmon Funer al Home, 3633 Darrow Rd., Stow. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m., Fr. Paul Rosing, celebrant, with a lunch in the Parish Hall at Holy Family Cath olic Church, 3163 Kent Rd., Stow, immediately following the burial. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Colum bus Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 16810, Columbus, Ohio 43272-5117. (REDMON, STOW, 330-688-6631.)

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Feb. 10 to Feb. 11, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Glidden

18 Entries

Jim & Mary Townhill

February 27, 2003

Dear Pat,

Jim and I are so saddened by Bob's sudden death. We just heard about it this week. Bob will be missed by all who loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

John/Judy Putalik

February 14, 2003

Hi Pat-

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Had a lot of enjoyment

in his company over the years. A grand guy!

John and Judy

John & Selma Curry

February 13, 2003

Hi Pat,

Selma and I extend our most sincere sympathy to you, the children and the grandchildren with the passing of Bob. We will always have fond memories of Bob. This includes both of our children who Bob befriended.

Bob gave me my first serious opportunity at General Tire for which my family and I will always be grateful. Bob was a mentor for me before it was popular to be such.

Bob will always be held in high esteem by those who had an opportunity to know him. His e-mails and jokes will be missed.

May God bless and keep you.

John & Selma Curry

Barbara Sparhawk

February 13, 2003

Dearest Pat,

We just heard of Bob's death and are so sorry to have missed the service. We cherish the memories of wonderful times shared with you both, and chuckle at the memories of Bob pulling Jenny's hair in church. Just last week, we watched the old videos from the kids' weddings and saw the two of you. Bob reached out as Jenny walked down the aisle to pull her hair one more time! Our whole family will always think of Bob with a wink and a grin. God bless you, Pat, I know you shared a special love. With our sincerest condolences, Barb & Dick Sparhawk

Gene Hadel

February 12, 2003

I was sorry to hear about Bob. I have always admired the Glidden family, although it seems, with everyone's busy schedules, I am only reunited by major events like funerals. I heard the news from Ed Hadel, who was informed by Joe Powers. I'm sorry I won't be able to make the service. Please know that my family and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. And please say "Hi" to Jim for me.

Gene Hadel

Karen Jones

February 12, 2003

I worked with Bob for many years at General Tire. He was a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor. My sincere sympathy to your entire family. I know he will be missed.

Judy & Herb Knopp

February 11, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to you Pat, and your family, in Bob's untimely passing. His irreverent sense of humor was priceless. His love of your grandchildren came through his e-mails. We know he's in a better place and we're all the better for having had him as a friend.

Sincerely;

Judy and Herb Knopp

Franklin,TN.

Bruce Outzen

February 11, 2003

I ran into an employee of Continental in the Phoenix airport today who informed me of Bob's death. As recently as last week I received an e-mail of one of his on-line jokes. I have many fond memories of the years that I spent working for Bob. He was rarely on time for meetings, mostly because he would be talking with you and forget what his schedule was. The fact that he refused to wear a watch never helped with that. Yvonne would spend a lot of time looking for him around the building, trying to get him to where he was scheduled to be.

I hope Pat receives comfort in knowing that all of us who worked with him or for him have him filed in our memories as one of the great "characters" of all time.

Don & Dolores Miller

February 11, 2003

We are very saddened to hear of Bob's death.

Al Neifert

February 11, 2003

Deepest sympathy to Pat and rest of family in the loss of Bob. Although I have not seen you all for quite some time, I really admired and appreciated Bob and our relationship at General Tire.

Al Neifert 330-454-6533

Charles and Carol Parker

February 11, 2003

We will never forget Bob as a dear and valued friend. All the good times together as extended family are happy memories.

Ann Tapp

February 11, 2003

Dear Terry and Family,

Thinking of you with Deepest Sympathy.

Sincerely, Ann Tapp

Ed Poles

February 11, 2003

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Beth and her entire family at this time of sorrow. Sorry for your loss.

Susan Guhse and Ed Poles

Gail and Glenn Shepherd

February 11, 2003

Gail and I will miss Bob very much. He was a special friend to both of us. I worked with Bob for many years at the old General Tire Company.

Bob was a good role model. May we all be as strong as Bob was in every day life.

Gail & Glenn

Francisco Rosales

February 11, 2003

I remenber Bob as a gentelman and a first class friend. God has him in His bosom.

Steven Darr

February 11, 2003

Bob was always a "kick" to work for. I enjoyed being on his E-mail list - his humorous stories helped to lightened the day.

With deepest sympathy,

Steve Darr

Redmon Funeral Home Inc.

February 11, 2003

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Winston & Sherry Carroll

February 10, 2003

So sorry to hear this news about Bob. Our prayers are for Pat at this time.

Sherry and Winston Carroll

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