Tom Glover Obituary

Tom Glover
January 11, 1939 - January 2, 2024
Tom Glover, Our Coach, Principal, Mentor, Friend, Uncle, Grandpa, Dad and Husband passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024, with his bride Sandy by his side as she has been for 65 years. He was so very important in so many peoples lives and we know many will miss his hugs and that infamous handshake.

Tom was preceded in death by his son Tommy. He is survived by his wife Sandy, Son Brian, bonus daughter Jenny, his grandchildren, Brady, Jessica (Chris), Samantha, Carlie and niece Amanda (Ross).

Tom taught and coached baseball at San Francisco State and South San Francisco High School from 1962 to 1964 before moving on to teach and coach at El Molino High School from 1964 to 1973. He took a leave of absence to coach baseball at Sonoma State University from 1973 to 1974 before returning to Analy High School from 1974-78 to teach, coach, and be an administrator. Tom served as principal of Laguna High School From 1978-82, El Molino High School from 1982-90, and returned to Laguna from 1990-98. During these years, he coached, little/senior league, Joe DiMaggio league, and served as president of the local little/senior league. He also took the El Molino Joe DiMaggio team to the state finals. In 1982 and again in 1995 and 1996, Sonoma County named Tom the Administrator Of The Year. Under his Leadership El Molino received The California Distinguished School Award in 1988, 1989, and the Forestville Chamber of Commerce presented him with their service to youth award in 1991. Again under Tom's leadership Laguna High School received the California Distinguished School Award in 1994. In 1997-98 he was awarded The West Sonoma County Union High School District Administrator Of The Year Award. Throughout his years as an administrator, educator, and coach, Tom designed and wrote Glovers score books which was first published in 1971 and has been widely used across the nation. In 2007 he received The American Baseball Coaches Meritorious Service award. Tom was also presented with the Forestville Citizen Of The Year Award in 2016 and was currently still serving on the board of directors for the Forestville Chamber of Commerce. We are planning to have a memorial celebration in the spring (Baseball season of course!) dates will be published before hand.

He will always be Coach.

In lieu of flowers, please donate for Forestville Youth Park in Tom's name.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Press Democrat from Jan. 21 to Jan. 24, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Tom Glover

11 Entries

Tracey Marsh

July 23, 2025

Rest in peace Mr. Glover

Windy howell

March 14, 2024

Me. Glover for me was the reason o graduated from Laguna in 1997. Had he not seen in me what I could not, had he not sparked my attention with his first 5 minutes of knowing me assessment and been dead on I wouldn´t have heard him. But he saw in me something he shared he too had the skill of and I was instantly intrigued and impressed. He knew I struggled with fitting in and getting along at Laguna and he often called me out of class to give me a break. He had me wrap his wife Sandy´s Christmas and other holiday gifts and he had me do odd jobs in his office which led him to offering me a job. I would help package up his glover Beckett a and his gift bags to send, I put the insolation in one of his garages which I had never done and with a quick instruction was set to work and he believed in me so I couldn´t let him down. His favorite places to eat were Taco Bell and Chilis and I went to both with him and shared many wonderful and meaningful conversations that i will forever cherish. He was an amazing man and his wife Sandy is such a sweet soul. To you Sandy I am so sorry for your tremendous loss I´m sure it´s unimaginable after such a beautiful life together. Thank you for allowing him to be such a wonderful man and teacher and instructor and coach and principal he will always be one of the most amazing men I have ever known and I will forever remember his beautiful smile and strong handshake. He was one of a kind and I will forever be thankful I got to know him

Nancy Giovannini

January 30, 2024

I only have fond memories of Mr. Glover. He was principal at El Molino for my Junior and Senior year. He was firm, but so kind. A wonderful and positive influence on young kids. And no matter how many years passed between seeing him, he always remembered me. He gave the best hugs every single time. Gonna miss him, but will always remember him with a smile on my face.

Janet Hellums

January 21, 2024

First...I am so sorry, Sandy, to hear about your recent & devastating loss, & i send my deepest sympathies to you & your family. You & Tom were the perfect couple...You had the same interests & did everything together.
I had the pleasure & privilege of teaching under Tom when he was principal at all 3 high schools in The West Sonoma County School District. He always had my back & supported me when disciplinary measures were involved & necessary.
My husband, Bill, who taught & coached at Analy High School for 35 years, & I respected Tom for all the good he contributed to the Sebastopol & Forestville communities, as well as to the high school district. He put his all in eveything he did. We also admired him for his love of sports, especially baseball, & coaching his players with such dedication & professionalism. Bill was one of the many coaches all over the country who liked & used Tom's easy baseball scorebooks.He coached our twin boys during summer baseball programs. He was an excellent role model for our youth, & could earn their respect in a short time. He influenced many young people to live better & more successful lives.
May God bless you & your family, & you find peace, strength, & comfort. And may the amazing & wonderful memories you had together bring out the sun to shine brighter for you every day. He was one incredible person.
With Love...

Kirk Malley

January 21, 2024

Tom was my neighbor and friend. An amazing man with an amazing heart! I can still hear him yelling from his golf cart Kiiiirk! Always a smile and never ever a foul word about anything! Always willing to help. We shot Trap, Golfed and had a few beers at the end of a long week! I loved that man like he was my family and he is and will always be missed! Godspeed until we meet again!

Patti Sundberg

January 21, 2024

I was class of 1968 at El Molino.My freshman year '64,' I was Mr.Glover's asst. He was such a nice man I last saw Mr Glover and met Sandy at Sam's in Tiburon having lunch. He remembered me. Very sad. RIP
Patti Sundberg

Lou Niclaes

January 21, 2024

Lots of Love from The Niclaes ....Crew , hugs and kisses. Love you, Mrs. Glover

Rachel, Ron & Mabel

January 21, 2024

We are so sad to hear of Tom's passing. Our hearts go out to Sandy and the whole family. We will remember his big smile and even bigger heart. May your memories with him bring some comfort during this time.

Mary Sloan

January 21, 2024

Tom was a good boss and principal. I came to Laguna High School in 1994 to be his secretary and thoroughly enjoyed working for him and with the wonderful Laguna staff. He will be missed. God rest.

Joan Hawley

January 21, 2024

Sandy, I read of Tom's death in the PD.

I am so sorry. Loosing one's spouse is devastating.

Tom was a great principle and I enjoyed getting to know both of you at all of Jess's softball games.

Joan Hawley

Patty Sullivan

January 21, 2024

Tom was great person and incredible friend.
Patty and Paul Sullivan

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