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
This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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