Robert Lester Glade Life Sketch
Born January 14, 1931 in Salt Lake City Utah; the third child and only son of William Lester Glade and Lucy Lucile Green.
He attended Uintah Elementary in Salt Lake City, Roosevelt Jr. High and East High School where he graduated on the 3rd of June 1948. He went to the University of Utah four years and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree 8th June 1954.
As a teenager, he cut lawns, worked in Thornton Plastic Shop, and was a laborer for Doxey Layton Construction working on foundations of residential homes. As an adult he worked for Western Airlines as a plane cleaner, as a manufacturer’s representative, violin varnish finisher, private investigator, office manager for a paint store and a refrigeration company, owned a retail & wholesale plaster shop, was a painting contractor, accountant, income tax preparer (EA) and investment advisor.
He was baptized at eight years old in the Salt Lake Tabernacle and confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by his father. He was ordained a Deacon, Teacher, Priest, and Elder by his father.
He was called to and served a mission in the Great Lakes Mission (1950 - 1952). His father passed away June 18, 1952, two weeks after returning from his mission. He was ordained as a Seventy by Elder Spencer W. Kimball and a High Priest by Alvin R. Dyer.
He met the love of his life, Loa Don Hofhine in October of 1954 at a roller skating party. They were engaged in January of 1955, married by Harold B. Lee in the Salt Lake Temple on the 7th October, 1955.
He was an Eagle Scout, Seminary, and Institute of Religion graduate as well as a member of Delta Phi National Honorary Fraternity.
He served on the Timber Lakes Property Association Board as Treasurer for four years, and Treasurer and intermediary President for Timber Lakes Water Board for three years. He was a member of the South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, Inter-Mountain Credit Association, and the Sons of Utah Pioneers.
He served five different missions, home teacher, Assistant Scoutmaster, Aaronic Priesthood Adviser, Young Men President and Councilor, Bishopric 1st Counselor, Ward Clerk, Stake Clerk, Sunday School Teacher, Elder, Seventy and High Priest Quorum, Stake Purchasing Agent, Cubmaster, Stake Auditor, Ward Financial Clerk, Ward Mission Leader, and High Priest Group Councilor.
He lived in Wasatch Ward, University 27th Ward, McKay Ward & Mckay 2nd Ward, Winder 3rd Ward. He lived in the Millcreek/Holiday area with his wife for 62 years.
His favorite hobby was building a cabin and listening to classical music. He loved BYU sports, physical work, and the outdoors. The most gratifying experiences came while raising his family and doing missionary work with Loa Don, his wife.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother and two sisters: Beverly and Marjorie. He is survived by his wife, daughters Rebecca Glade, Charlotte Ash (Dale), Robyn Snyder (Bill), and sons Dan (Cathy), and Harold (Wendy). He has 17 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.
He died at home February 21, 2024 at 93 years old in Salt Lake/Millcreek, Utah. He walked the covenant path faithfully. We will dearly miss him.
There will be a viewing February 29, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM and March 1, 2024 from 9:00 - 10:15 AM followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM in the Winder West Stake Building, 4551 South 1200 East, Salt Lake, Utah.
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My condolences Charlotte, RIP with of our Celestial Father, strong hug
Bob was my tax guy for many years. He knew every inch and cranny of the tax laws and if he wasn't sure he got out the big tax book and looked it up. Even if I was late getting my tax information to him, he would fit me in his schedule and get them done. He was a fine gentleman and brilliant man. My sympathies to his wife and family on his passing.
I so appreciate my friendship with Bob over the years he is truly one of the nicest and most friendly induviduals I have ever known. I wish I had been able to see him again before his passing.