Dr. John Stuart "Jack" Gladwell

Dr. John "Jack" Stuart GLADWELL Dr. Gladwell enjoyed a rich life without focus on worldly goods, but accumulated the wealth of human affection and admiration. He died peacefully, at age 73, Monday, January 2, 2006, embraced by his loving and adoring wife of 45 years, Gail, and his two daughters, Jennifer Hiemstra and Carolyn Gladwell. Born in Panama, the only son of an American businessman and a British colonialist. He served in the US Army and was a Mason since 1957. Dr. Gladwell held two bachelors degrees from Trinity University and Texas A&M University, an MS of Civil Engineering from Texas A&M, and a PhD from the University of Idaho. With passion, he was a professor of Civil Engineering, did extensive water resources and hydraulic research, and ended his professional career as an international diplomat for 12 years with UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organization) in Paris, France. Regarded as a world expert, he authored numerous publications and technical journals and lectured internationally on hydrology and water management. Dr. Gladwell enjoyed immensely traveling and entertaining with his wife, and spending time with his daughters, son-in-law, Syb Hiemstra, and grandchildren, Marten and Madeline. He was greatly admired for his intelligence, honesty, integrity, humility and humor. He struggled with a rare neuromuscular disease, Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS), and was treated with dignity and respect by his medical team. Celebration of Life service to be held at St. Margarets Episcopal Church in Bellevue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Pastoral Care, Covenant Shores, 9150 Fortuna Drive, Mercer Island, WA 98040.