Richard Rex Glasgow

Richard Rex Glasgow passed away on December 17, 2020 in Prescott, AZ. He was born on September 13, 1934 in Britton, SD to Ralph and Elaine Glasgow. 

Dick began school in Britton, SD but in 1942 his family moved to Salem, OR which is where he graduated from North Salem High School in 1952. He immediately entered Oregon State University with a major in Forestry. In 1953 Dick joined the Navy Reserve and moved to Redlands, CA, he began attending San Bernardino Valley College. He graduated with an Associates of Arts Degree in Geography.

In 1957 Dick was accepted into the United State Navy just one day before his draft reporting day. He was assigned to the USS Yorktown for two years. In 1961 he graduated with a BA in Geography from Long Beach State. After graduation he began working for the U.S. Government Department of Defense. In 1968 He was accepted as a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve. During his time in the service, he traveled overseas extensively. In 1978 Dick earned his master’s degree in Administration from Chapman College. In 1994 he retired from the U.S. Army Reserves as Lt. Col and also from the U.S. Department of Defense. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Marlene Glasgow. Together they built a wonderful life and enjoyed many travel adventures throughout the world. Richard is also survived by two children from his first marriage Robyn Greenlund and Jana (Eric) Ditmars, along with one granddaughter Linnea Greenlund. 3 children from Marlene’s first marriage Suzanne Cooper, Ronald Cooper and Paul (Gladys) Cooper and grandchildren Cameron (Kim), Franchesca, Christopher (Katelyn), and great grandchildren Cameron Jr, Aubrey and Addison. His brother Dennis (Jodell) Glasgow, and sister Danna (Fred) Spiva,   Dick is preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Elaine, brother Gary, and step-granddaughter Jessica Cooper.

Dick was a devoted member of Prescott United Methodist Church. Dick was a lifelong member of the Boy Scouts of America and received the honor of the Silver Beaver award he also received the Distinguished Toastmaster Award which is the highest honor in Toast Masters International. Dick was an avid life long runner beginning in High School, even after retirement he volunteered to coach track and also competed in the Senior Olympics and won many medals. Dick was teacher of various college courses. His large heart also saw him to becoming a Big Brother in the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Organization. Dick had been a proud member of the Prescott Community since 1995 and often referred to himself as “Mr. Lucky”.

Dick's family would like to suggest donation be made in Dick’s name to either Alzheimer’s Foundation or Maggie’s Hospice. Many thanks are extended to Circle of Life Care Home for their care and compassion with Dick and his family.