Enjoyed the Grade Nine school play.
Henry was a ‘Greaser’ in a classic, The Outsiders, the 1967 novel by S.E. Hinton.
Category: friends
Requiem for Molly
Kate in Vancouver:
… Molly, a Golden Retriever-yellow Labrador cross, was almost 12, happy, affectionate and still quite energetic, when her health suddenly declined. I’ll spare you the details, but, among other things, she had inoperable cancer, and euthanasia was the only compassionate option.
Twelve years is a reasonably long life for a dog, and Molly had a wonderful existence, gamboling along the North Shore’s trails, dashing in and out of its rivers and bogs, and hanging around with children and teenagers, her favourite pastime. Give her a body of water and a bunch of swimming kids and she was in absolute bliss. …
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Rockin’s ‘Best Friend’
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I.T. nerds at U of Saskatchewan
Shout out to these guys who helped me with computer problems when I was out visiting the University in January.
hmmm …
Where’s the obesity?
Clearly the boss is biased against hiring anyone of the proper dimensions for information technology !!
Oh, … I eventually solved my computer problem myself, after at least a week of collective effort.
John Long
John wasn’t able to get from Rotterdam to Calgary for the funeral. But he was able to talk via Skype to Jude, Ed Glaser and myself.
John hopes to be able to attend any memorial hike scheduled by the Glaser family summer 2011.
It was nice to catch up with John since I’d not seen him in about 5yrs. He’s been M.I.A.
Starting in May he has a working “sabbatical” with IBM in New York. … Actually the “sabbatical” is an Anglo-American concept not common in the rest of the world. He’ll actually be working.
I fixed a lamp
Normally I’d have phoned Rob Glaser, handyman extraordinaire.
But Rob died in an avalanche last week. I’m trying to step-it-up. Make him proud that he taught me something over the past 40yrs.
… I fixed a lamp Rob.
Here’s the slide show video tribute edited by his son Michael and daughter Anna. A wonderful way to remember their wonderful Dad.
Click PLAY or watch it on Vimeo.
Adlards in Hawaii
Looking for sea turtles at Turtle Bay, Oahu.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.Mary Elizabeth Frye – 1932
Rob Glaser was always a big influence in my life. I’m going to redouble my commitment to follow my bliss. Rob would agree.
As his daughter Anna said, without her Dad … we all have to step it up.
Rob lived his own book of awesome
Saturday, January 22 at 1:30 p.m. at Rock Pointe Church. Map. Google map. All are welcome.
Rob Glaser obituary
GLASER , Robert Carl Peter December 5, 1957 – January 15, 2011
Our amazing husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend died while skiing with his brother Mark. They shared a love of life and nature that ended far too soon.
Rob was born December 5, 1957 to Jack and Beppie Glaser. He was raised in Calgary and settled in Bragg Creek. Rob joined the Calgary Fire Department, achieving rank of Captain with twenty-eight years of service. Rob was also greatly respected for his skills and craftsmanship in renovation work.
Rob leaves his wife Judith Cartwright, children Jonathan, Michael and Anna, father Jack and brothers Ed and Carl.
Rob was Jude’s best friend and hero to his children. He was a steadfast and true friend to those lucky enough to know him. Rob and Jude were soul-mates who shared and marveled in even the simplest pleasures in life – a walk up Two Pine, the first snow on Banded Peak, Anna singing in the car, Michael and Jonathan chopping wood at the Ghost.
Rob lived his own book of awesome.
Rob leaves many close friends and family. He made us all believe that anything was possible. Mere words cannot do justice to the role that Rob played in all our lives.
A celebration of Rob’s life will be held on Saturday, January 22 at 1:30 p.m. at Rock Pointe Church, 255024 Lochend Road N.W. (Bearspaw).
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lake O’Hara Trails Club, P.O. Box 98, Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0. The family wishes to thank those involved in the search and rescue.
Friends wishing to offer condolences via email are invited to send them to fdccfh@telus.net. Arrangements in care of Lawrence (Larry) Slywka of COCHRANE COUNTRY FUNERAL HOME of Cochrane. Telephone: 403-932-1039.
Mark Glaser obituary
My friend Mark Glaser’s funeral will be held Friday 2pm.
Calgary Herald:
GLASER, Mark 1956 – 2011 Mark Anthony Warren Glaser, born July 13, 1956 to Jack and Beppie Glaser, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2011.
Mark is survived by his wife of twenty-eight years Mary-Jane, his son Cody, his daughter Brooklyn, his stepdaughter Trisha, his father Jack and his brothers Ed and Carl.
Mark had many interests and excelled at everything he did, including his career. Mark began working in the Oil & Gas Industry twenty-five years ago on the rigs. He obtained his degree in Petroleum Engineering from the U of A and advanced his career in the industry through a number of positions, including V.P. and C.O.O. of Enco Gas Ltd. and most recently in management at Murphy Oil Co.
Mark loved God, his wife, his kids, his family and his friends. He loved exploring and adventuring in the Rocky Mountains and expressed his love of nature through his incredible water colour paintings and photography.
Mark’s brother Rob shared his love of life and was his companion in many outdoor adventures. They were two of four extraordinary brothers, whose passion and respect for nature was instilled by their proud father Jack. Mark truly did live by the words of his favourite song “”Live Like You Were Dying”” and appreciated all of the adventures life had to offer. Among hiking and skiing at every chance, he recently picked up fly-fishing and kite skiing. Mark loved his annual “”guy”” trips which included hiking, skiing and horseback riding.
Mark made it his priority to protect and provide for his family and was a compassionate teacher and counsellor to his children. He was a proud father, and a loving and supportive husband. He and Mary-Jane looked forward to growing old together in Canmore. Anyone that knew Mark, knew that he was a strong and caring man of integrity, selflessness, generosity and humility. Mark would help anyone…anytime.
Mark Glaser has touched so many lives and will be indescribably missed by the many who love him dearly. A Celebration of Mark’s Life will be held at The Bow Valley Christian Church (5300 – 53 Avenue N.W.) on Friday, January 21, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Calgary Dream Centre (Telephone 403-243-5598). In living memory of Mark Glaser, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Provincial Park, Cochrane, AB by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: 403-243-8200.
His brother’s funeral will be the following day at 1:30pm.
The two were killed doing what they loved, adventuring in the outdoors.
rest in peace Mark and Rob
Terrible terrible news. I’m still bewildered, angry and in denial.
Lifelong friends, Rob and Mark Glaser, were killed in an avalanche on Saturday, January 15, 2011 in the area of Burstall Pass, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Kananaskis Country, Alberta.
Here’s the official notice:
The families of Mark and Rob Glaser are in deep shock at the news of their tragic passing. Both were loving husbands and fathers and will be greatly missed by their families and legions of friends. Both were seasoned back country hikers and skiers who shared a deep passion for the outdoors.
Mark lived in Calgary and was in the oil and gas industry for over 25 years including senior management positions in recent years. Rob lived in Bragg Creek and was a captain in the Calgary Fire Department.
The family respectfully requests privacy at this time. Please direct all media contacts through Ed Glaser (brother) at 403-470-3904.
Phone Ed or contact me. I’ll post updates here.
On this trip a few years ago Mark and Rob trained me in snow rescue techniques.
Over 30 years (1978–2007), avalanches have been responsible for 329 deaths in Canada, with a recent rate of 14 deaths per year. …
Avalanche accounts for over 90% of outdoor recreation deaths, most of those in Alberta or B.C.
Damn.
Rick McCharles 