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Glenn Gephart Obituary
A graduate of Eureka High School 1970, UC Berkeley (Go Cal!), and Utah State, Glenn was loved by his family, friends, clients, and co-workers alike.
Glenn was known for his many talents (humor, public speaking, biology, trivia, reciting the helping verbs, cooking), dedication to his work (Century 21 Epic), and as the go-to guy to fix nearly anything. He gave generously of his time and talents, was very active in the Masonic orders and served on the boards of many nonprofits.
Glenn was the youngest of three boys born to Faye and Lewis Gephart. Gregg Gephart (Sandy Han) of Coarsegold and Gary Gephart (Donna) of Eureka. Glenn's mother Faye, was the daughter of the Bridges family with long roots in Humboldt county and father Louis was better known as "Steelhead Louie", owner of Steelhead Louie Sporting Goods in downtown Eureka. Glenn married in 1976 to Rosanne (EHS 73), the couple has two daughters, Melanie Hayden-Gephart (Matthew Hayden-Gephart) and Laura Faye Gephart (Nelly Padilla), 5 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews!
Glenn will be missed and remembered for the joy he brought to every event.
He improved the grammar of some, lowered the electrical bills of many, and fixed the computers of hundreds!
In lieu of flowers, please donate in Glenn's honor to
Better Beginnings:
www.betterbeginningsforbabies.org/donate
Gephart Lab: www.gephartlab.com/#donate
Knox Presbyterian Church:
www.knoxthanksgivingsr.org/donate or the charity of your choice. A Memorial is planned for Feb 17th 2pm at Church of the Roses in Santa Rosa.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Margaret Robertson
February 6, 2024
Like Greg Conners and Pat Pine I too graduated from high school with Glenn. This came as quite a shock. Glenn was always so kind. God rest in peace. I'm so sorry Roseanne and girls.
Patrick Pine
February 5, 2024
Glenn was one of my closest friends at Eureka High. He was always affable - never mean and just a genuinely nice guy in the best sense of the term. We were both admitted to Berkeley but I chose to go to a different school at the last minute and so we ended up far apart since our last summer in 1970. But we did reunite at reunions on a couple of occasions and it was if we had been close all those years. He truly loved Rosanne and his daughters. I plan to offer remarks at the Memorial for Glenn so will simply say this to my friend Glenn: You made the lives of those you came across better - for having known you.
Patrick Pine
Kevin Keith Hutchinson
January 26, 2024
I originally met Glenn and Rosanne as neighbors. Eventually I ended up cutting his hair whenever he or she deemed him "shaggy". Always had a smile on his face and a good story to tell. I no I´m not alone in missing him.
Constance Brown
January 16, 2024
Now living out of state I was unable to join colleagues in honoring him. Glenn was everything mentioned here. He was funny extreme;y helpful, even tempered and adored my so many. He was a pleasure to work for. My heart was saddened when I first heard of his diagnosis but not surprised when in spite of Glenn ran the human race in Santa Rosa. RIP good man and to Rosanne, his family and all who loved him, heartfelt condolences.
Belinda Andrews
January 14, 2024
I, too, have many fond memories of Glenn. How could you not? He was genuinely a sweet and kind man. My favorite is one night my assistant and I were metering postcards outside his office when he appeared. We froze only to be told we were having too much fun, and he loved listening to our laughter! That was Glenn, always looking for the positive. I also remember how proud he was of his wife and daughters. He was a remarkable man, and I will miss him.
Jen Mullin
January 12, 2024
I have so many fond memories of Glenn. He had a great sense of humor, was a great mentor and a dear friend. I will miss him greatly - his laugh, his kindness, his caring and our texts about who owes who a beer. My sincerest condolences to Roseanne and the entire family.
Greg Conners
January 12, 2024
My life changed when I started high school and met Glenn Gephart. We became best of friends. It is hard to find words for his family, except to say "you are not alone". Glenn was a much-loved part of our lives and will be greatly missed.
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