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Glossip, J. Michelle
60, passed peacefully in her sleep December 20, 2019. Born February 5, 1959, in Kansas City, MO, to the late John and Juanita (nee Casey) Glossip. She leaves behind her husband of 15 years, Henry M. Mitchell; brother, Mike Glossip; her Crestpoint family; countless friends and colleagues in the worldwide ophthalmic community.
Michelle graduated Webster University, continuing her
education through Harvard
Business School. She entered the ophthalmic field in 1979 working for Storz Instruments. During her 15 years with Storz, she progessed to Director of International New Business, starting new locations throughout the world.
In 1994, Terry Waldock, owner, Duckworth & Kent (Great Britain) approached Michelle with the idea of bringing titanium ophthalmic instruments to the Americas, thus forming Duckworth & Kent USA. On February 1, 2008, Duckworth & Kent USA transitioned to Crestpoint Management, a Certified Woman Owned Small Business located in Crestwood, MO.
Under Michelle's ownership, Crestpoint grew as an exclusive USA distributor of premium ophthalmic instruments with manufacturers from the USA, Great Britain, Germany and Japan.
Through the years, she worked with many surgeons, developing over 1,000 handheld eye instruments. Michelle never wavered in her passion for restoring sight and worked with ORBIS International, donating time and resources to continue her legacy of restoring sight throughout the world.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Michelle's name to: ORBIS International, 520 8th Ave., 12th Floor, New York, NY 10018 USA or www.orbis.org.
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HENRY M. MITCHELL
December 23, 2020
December 22, 2020 arrangements have been made at the Botanical Gardens, Spink Pavilion for July 10, 2021 to celebrate Michelle's life and to celebrate my 50th year in ophthalmology.
Arthur Weinstein
January 12, 2020
I've had the privilege of working with Michelle and Henry for greater than 20 years. She was wonderful to work with and an equally wonderful person. I will miss her.
My condolences to Henry
The late Dr. Richard Kratz, Michelle Glossip, and Dr. Gregory Ogawa at the ASCRS meeting in 2012
Gregory Ogawa
January 12, 2020
What a blessing to have known, worked with, and celebrated life with Michelle. Since 1990, as an ophthalmology resident, I've had the privilege of regularly interacting with this infectiously energetic person who refused to let a moment of life go by without making it worthwhile.
I will greatly miss her.
My condolences to Henry, her family and friends.
Gregory Ogawa, MD
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Mojo McDaniel
January 8, 2020
Henry - so sorry for your loss. Michelle was always such a nice person to work with and I was happy when you two found each other. Hugs and prayers for you my friend.
Mojo
Cheryl Paeper
January 7, 2020
Michelle, I can't believe you have left this world. You were an amazing woman, mentor, sister and friend! I will miss you, and think of you often! Say hello to Joe, you will be missed dearly my friend. Love you!
Heidelberg July 2018
Christina Knirsch
January 5, 2020
I deeply miss Michelle. She was an extraordinary woman who I always admired. And she was more than just a business partner, she was a friend and I always enjoyed chatting with her and having her around. Rest in peace, dear Michelle.
Wedding day at Sunset Hill house October 2004
January 5, 2020
Hello I am Henry M. Mitchell spouse of Michelle. I will be putting some pic in with some comments.Michelle's work ethic was non-stop. That is why Crestpoint celebrated 25 years this year. In 1994 one didn't about too many women stating million dollar companies at the age of 25. Between the two of us we had 88 years in ophthalmology.
surprise 75 birthday dinner for Henry in Cancun first week in Dec 2019
Henry Mitchell
January 5, 2020
Kat Garfield
January 4, 2020
Michelle, how do I start to say goodbye? You've been my best friend, my sister, my mentor, my confidant, my favorite pest :-), and somedays my mother. I sorely miss the phone ringing 100 times a day and seeing your name, always something to talk about. My world changed the day you left and I'm not sure how to let you go. I will miss you forever Michelle, rest well my bell.
Merrieann Miller
January 2, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Henry and her family. I knew Michelle from my day's at Storz and after. A true professional in every sense of the word. I will miss her dearly.
Neil Starr
January 2, 2020
Michelle was an amazing person. ALways had a kind thing to say. Praying for Henry, family, and friends.
December 30, 2019
The world has lost a dedicated, intelligent and driven business woman. I will miss working with Michelle and chatting about work and life in general. I considered her as more than a client and a friend as well. Michelle, I'll do what I can to help your legacy continue and thrive. I will miss you!
Ed Timm
December 29, 2019
The loss of a mentor places a deficit upon your very being. Michelle mentored me in word, deed, action, and by her very existence. My world has suffered an enormous loss, as an essential part of who I am (professionally) was shaped by Michelle, I will miss her greatly. The world will miss her more.
Susan Nuspl
December 29, 2019
Rest in heavenly peace my dear sis and put in a good word for me up there
THOMAS DILL
December 29, 2019
We will miss you, and think of you often, as the world is a little less interesting without you.
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