Obituary

David Henry Glover, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and respected writer, passed away on May 28th at the age of 91. Born an only child to Dale and Alta Glover in Alton, Illinois, David’s life journey was shaped by a thirst for knowledge and an open-minded approach to the World around him.

His father, an Army Corps engineer, moved the family several times for work, with stops in New Jersey, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, for the Manhattan Project, and eventually Bismarck, North Dakota, where David graduated from Bismarck High School.

David was an outstanding student and received an academic scholarship to Jamestown College, but after his freshman year, he transferred to the University of Utah seeking a larger university with a strong academic reputation. It was during his time at university, that he discovered a talent for languages, double majoring in English and French, with a minor in Spanish. He graduated with honors and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.

Recognizing the likelihood of being drafted into the military after graduation, David enlisted in the US Army. He was assigned to the 7th Army headquarters in Stuttgart, West Germany. He served as a historical writer.While stationed in Europe, David met the love of his life, Ann, in Paris in April. They married the following year in England, honeymooned in Paris, and continued to live in Stuttgart while David finished his duty.

After returning to the United States, David began his career in journalism. He worked as a reporter for the Fargo Forum and later for Trane Corporation in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, and Look Magazine in Des Moines, Iowa. His most cherished work, however, was as a reporter for the Dayton Journal– Herald , where he felt he was doing “ honest” work. David’s passion for writing eventually led him to advertising and marketing, eventually retiring from Hobart Corporation as a technical writer.

David was a kind and humble man, never interested in taking on a leadership position at work where he might be responsible for firing someone. Even in his later years, he continued to do freelance writing, believing that keeping your mind active was key to maintaining a sharp memory.

David was a lifelong learner and a proud member of Mensa, though he humbly attributed his intellect to having a good memory. He was a man of open-mindness, always curious about different perspectives. He enjoyed hearing opposing views, accepting others’ ideas, and teaching his daughters about the history of religion while giving them the freedom to choose their own spiritual path as they grew older. His ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds were qualities that defined him both in his career and his personal life.

His devotion to family was unwavering. He was always telling his daughters how extremely proud he was of them. He never saw discipline as his role unless something serious happened, preferring to be a guide and listener. His great laugh and sense of humor were infectious, and he had a deep love for movies, especially the Pink Panther films, and enjoyed watching his grandsons have fun with their potato guns.He was especially fond of his grandchildren. Always saying that he wasn’t worried about them at all and that they were all going to do great things. When they were growing up, he loved spending time with his grandchildren on Fridays. It brought him immense joy.

He was an avid reader and instilled a love of books in his daughters, taking them weekly to Wilkie News and the library. A man ahead of his time, David was also one of the first in his neighborhood to purchase a Japanese car and had a keen interest in technology. He was quick to share his excitement with others, even joking with his future son-in-law, Scott, when he asked for permission to marry Jane, by asking, “Do you want to see my new computer?”

Though not into hunting like his father or sports, David had many other passions. David and Ann were able to travel a lot and had many happy memories from all their travels. He loved playing chess and the trumpet. He was always willing to try new things and approach life with an open heart, whether it was attending trivia nights with friends, meeting them at the Centerville Rec., or Panera at Town and Country. He often came home from work with a beer in his glass bottom stein and was always ready to share a sip. His love for pens was well known, and he had a collection that he passed down to his grandchildren.

In the later years, David and Ann moved to Cincinnati to be closer to family. David’s friendships were a testament to his warmth and character. He was a kind soul who valued the company of others and found joy in simple pleasures – whether that was a conversation with a friend over a cup of coffee at their coffee shop or time spent with all the dogs at his Cincinnati apartment complex.

David is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Ann, his daughters, Jane Noll (Scott) and Helen Glover Brown, his grandchildren: Jack ( Kate) Grant, Emily Hammann ( Gage), John, Grace and Matthew Brown and great- granddaughters, Collins and Lola Noll and his many friends. He was preceded by his parents, in-laws and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A private celebration of David’s life will be held in Dayton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to SPCA, Hospice or Imagination Library.

David will be remembered fondly for his warmth, intelligence, humor, and devotion to the people he loved. His legacy lives on through the many lives he touched, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.