Alan Glover
Alan Charles Glover’s, life has now been placed on “do not disturb” mode for an undetermined amount of time. During this time, Alan will be busy hugging his wife in front of his Lord and Savior. Alan, 91, of Hart, passed away peacefully with family by his side Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Alan was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 30,1933 in Hart, to Milo and Agnes (Greiner) Glover. He married the love of his life Ruthie Kokx in 1953. She preceded him in death in 2022 after 69 years of marriage and he has missed her every day since.
Alan graduated from Hart High School in 1950, and Michigan State Agricultural College (now Michigan State University) in 1952, where he was a member of the Men’s Choir. His first job after marrying Ruthie was digging oil lines by hand all day, here he mastered the skill of digging a square hole with a round shovel. He was later employed by Dow Chemical in Ludington for 36 years becoming a journeyman pipe fitter. He retired from there in 1993.
Like his laugh, his faith was deep. He was a lifetime parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Weare, where his baritone voice would make his children cringe, and the sweet little old ladies glow. While a parishioner he was a catechist, a lay minister, a reader, and a member of the Parish Board. Additionally, he was a Weare Township Trustee for many years, a Star Farmer in the FFA (Future Farmers of America), a past Knights of Columbus Grand Knight, an Explorer Scout Leader, and a member of the Ludington Male Chorus.
Although Alan “enjoyed” woodworking, singing and ice cream, he “LOVED” the beauty of the Michigan outdoors. He modeled for many the love of nature, the peace of God found there, and the bonding experienced through sharing it. He appreciated and respected nature and, for over 75 years, was rarely seen between November 15th and November 30th. During this time, he became one with a stump out in the northern Michigan tundra, a sacred ritual shared by his children, grandchildren, and then great-grandchildren. Eventually he would emerge and head back to the never-ending joy of parenting.
Alan was tough, compassionate, and true to his word. Material possessions meant little to him, while a person’s integrity, reputation and word meant a lot. Alan was raised in an era without indoor plumbing until he was high school aged. He told stories of sneaking treats and eggs to the World War II prisoners in camp near town, raising prize hogs, how cool you were being measured by how many hands high your horse was, while how uncool you were by if you peed on an electric fence.
His deep faith aided him through all of life’s surprises even the ones self-inflicted by marrying the girl next door with her dreams of raising lots of children. He was spoiled by his wife and, later in life, spoiled by his daughters and daughters-in-law.
Alan and Ruthie built a home for their growing family, between both sets of parents. This allowed them to help Alan’s mother and his father (who was blind) farm on the south side, as well as caring for Ruthie’s parents and brother inflicted with Spina bifida on the north side. The trials and tribulations of living between both sets of parents would break a lesser couple, but both were faithful servants in the eyes of the Lord.
Besides his beloved wife, Alan was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Frank, and his sister Mary (Hamilton).
He is survived by: 10 children, David (Maria), Marie (Dean), Jean, Jim (Kelly), Burt (Marcia), Mark (Tami), Amy (Charles), Kathleen (Stephen), Ken (Pam), and Karen (Phil); sisters, Patricia (Hand), and Judy (Bailey); 31 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren (three more on the way), and a large family of birds, squirrels, rabbits, deer, and raccoons staring at empty feeders.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 19, 2025, at St. Joseph Weare Catholic Church, 2380 W. Jackson Rd, Weare Township, with Father Charles Brown presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until time of Mass. Interment will follow in Mt. Cavalry Cemetery, afterwards a luncheon will be held at the St. Joseph Parish Hall, 2349 W. Jackson Rd, Hart.
Beacon Cremation and Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
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