Gary E. Glover
d. November 27, 2015
Gary E. Glover died peacefully in the presence of his family on November 27, 2015 in Mission Hills, California; he was 66.
Gary was born in 1949 in Detroit, Michigan to parents Thomas Morgan and Emma Faye (Smith) Glover. He graduated from L’anse High School in 1969. He served in the Air Force for 8 years. He worked as an electronics engineer at Nothrop Grumman for 34 years.
Gary was generous with his time, his love, and his smile. He was positive and always sought out the good in any situation. He always put himself second when it came to those he loved and cared for. He was intelligent, crafty, and meticulous in his work. Above all, he loved his family.
He was an avid technology user, a photographer, a world traveler, and a reader. He enjoyed music, fishing, “projects” around the house, and the Green Bay Packers.
Surviving are his wife Mary Glover (LeClaire) of Baraga, Mi.; son Joseph (Jemison) Glover of Lancaster, Ca.; daughter Jan Marie (Gene) Williamson of Palmdale, Ca.; granddaughters Emma Gene Williamson and Calliope Spring Glover; his mother Emma Faye Glover (Smith) of Herman, Mi.; sisters Gail Juntunen (Nigel) of L’anse, Mi. and Wendy Juntunen (Martin) of Ishpeming; sisters, Joanne LeClaire of Baraga, Carol Hamacher and Lorraine Maki of L'Anse; brothers-in-law Leonard, Douglas, and Paul LeClaire, and Richard Hiltunen, all of Baraga; sisters-in-law Carol LeClaire and Darlene LeClaire; and many nieces and nephews, great nephews and nieces, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father Thomas and brother William.
He was a devoted son, brother, husband, uncle, father and grandfather. He will be sadly and dearly missed by his family and friends.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 9th at 11:00 a.m. at the Baraga Cemetery. Baraga Area Veterans will conduct military rites under the direction of the American Legion Post 444 followed by committal prayers by Fr. Corey Litzner. A reception will follow in St. Ann Church Hall immediately following. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.