More detail on this person: I've just received
word from the Washington State VHPA that Dick
Glasgow passed away last night. He was president
of the chapter. He had been suffering from
fibrosis for about a year.
I know that Dick's circle of friends extended
throughout the country and that he was known and
admired by many on these nets. Dick was one of
those special people among us that likely departed
without ever having made an enemy. Anyone who
knew him was proud to call him, "friend." We'll
surely miss him.
Please keep Dick and his family in your
prayers.
From: Mike Brown
His funeral will be held at Woodlawn Cemetary on
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007. The address is 5930
Mullen Rd.S.E. Oly, WA 98503. Viewing is from
1:00 pm to 3:00 with graveside service beginning
then. My dad was a one of a kind guy with many
friends acrooss this globe who thought highly of
him. it warms my heart to hear your stories .
Thank you once again.
From: Helene Glasgow
Richard Edwin Glasgow, 76, passed away on
Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at his home in
Olympia surrounded by loved ones. Richard was
born May 8, 1930, in Stratford, Oklahoma, to Jesse
and Talmadge Glasgow. He enlisted in the United
States Army after high school and served tours in
Korea and Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. When he
retired after 30 years of service, Richard was a
Master Aviator and was ranked Chief Warrant
Officer 4. Throughout his military career Richard
received several awards for his superior
achievements, including the Bronze Star and the
Meritorious Service Medal. He loved every moment
he sat in the pilot's seat of the CH-21C
helicopter that Richard had the privilege to fly.
While stationed in Germany, he met and married
Ursula Anna Maria Zientek on February 6, 1954.
After leavi ng the Armed Forces, Richard worked
for Wilson and Graves Homes and then ventured out
on his own, running his own cabinet and hardwood
floor installation business. Richard was a
lifetime member of the Flying Bear Association. He
was also past President of the Vietnam Helicopter
Pilot Association, fulfilling his duties with the
same fortitude he put into everything. Richard is
survived by his wife of 52 years, Ursula Glasgow;
their children, Karl, Helene and Ursula;
grandchildren, Chris Heilman, Karlee and Kari
Glasgow, Shawna and Shane McKinley; great
grandson, Ryan Heilman; brother, Jesse Glasgow
and sister Merle Summers. He was preceded in
death by his parents and his brother, Joe.
Our family would like to thank the staff at St.
Peter's Hospital for their support. The family
will hold a gathering to celebrate Richard's life
this summer.
Burial information: Woodlawn Cemetary, Oly, WA
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