When someone is identified as a natural leader, certain images come to mind. First thoughts are of a no-nonsense, tough-minded, dedicated and disciplined person. This description accurately fits David Ian Glover who was indeed a born manager. He will be remembered as being highly organized, practical and realistic. He was a person who always carried a strong sense of duty with him throughout his life. Possessed with traditional “old school” morals, David was an individual who clearly communicated to those around him just who he was and what he was all about. Everyone acquainted with David knew him as a well-respected man who was a stable force in his community.
David was born on August 21, 1946 at Boston, MA Hospital in Boston, MA. His parents were Norman and Grace Glover. Even as a youngster, David learned to be objective and decisive. His faith in the principles of authority and dependability was something that he carried with him throughout his life.
David's matter-of-fact attitude about most things was developed during his childhood. As a young boy, David enjoyed being part of teams, and organizations and groups of other kids who shared similar interests. David took part in Baseball. He was a Boy Scouts to Eagle Scouts. In his spare time he liked Working on his badges for Scouts and exploring the outdoors. David's memorable achievements included finishing Eagle Scouts and joining the Army.
In school, David was as close to being a model student as one could possibly imagine. He sought to achieve perfect attendance in all of his classes. He would eagerly complete his homework, and often put in extra study time when he felt it was necessary. A logical and focused thinker, David was always good at following directions and meeting his schedules, whether they were set by his teachers or were self-imposed. David’s personal motto could well have been, “Do it right the first time. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. His favorite class in high school was Science and Math. He loved making great grades and helping his classmates. He was driven to complete school to join the Army.
David’s practical work ethic carried over into his college years. His logical mind permitted him to work hard without succumbing to the usual distractions of college life. He would tackle an assignment and work through it before moving onto the next project. David’s orderly nature gave way to establishing personal study habits and procedures that not only helped him stay on track but often put him ahead of schedule. When David saw the need or benefit, he would willingly take on the extra assignment or even attend extra classes in order to learn more and become a better student. Ian Attended Boston College.
David was sociable and approachable. Because he was always so straightforward in how he approached relationships, friends and family knew that what they saw was always what they got. He enjoyed the camaraderie of being with a group of friends. When David was a member of a group, his interaction worked to keep the others grounded. He wasn’t afraid to confront his friends and, when necessary, he challenged them to stick to the task at hand. Those close to David came to expect his high standards of performance. While growing up, some of his best friends were Ramon, and Carol. Later in life, he became friends with Ramon and Willie.
Being a hard worker who praised efficiency, David was always striving to make improvements where they were necessary. He was able to analyze situations and problems, keeping everything and everyone on track. An excellent project supervisor, David was a person who could quickly make decisions based on the information available. He worked cooperatively and expected the same from his colleagues. In both his personal and professional environments, David upheld his standards. His primary occupation was Army. He was employed for the Military, the Army. David was a team player who certainly lived out the motto of “give me a job, and I will get it done.”
David was an Army Veteran. His sense of duty helped lead him into the military where his understanding of rank, his willingness to abide by rules and regulations and his desire to follow orders was admired by his fellow service men and women. He was in the Fort Dix, New Jersey in 1946, Fort Bennings, Georgia 1965 and then sent to Vietnam, 1972-1974 Africa, 1974-1976 South America and continued to 1985. David saw action for Vietnam. Through his hard work and dedication, he achieved the rank of Master Sargent. He received several awards recognizing his for his heroism, including a 4 Purple Hearts, Distinguished Service Cross, 2 Silver Stars, 2 Bronze Stars, Master Parachute, Master Halo, Pathfinder.
David approached his leisure time in the same manner that he approached his life. A person who enjoyed being neat and orderly and one who understood the nature of things, he appreciated the hours he was able to devote to his various hobbies. His favorite pursuits were gardening and helping others. David was content to enjoy his favorite pastimes alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.
Playing by the rules was a natural thing for David to do in life and that carried over to his enjoyment of sports. In high school, David played baseball. In his college years, David continued to stay active. He also was something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching his favorite events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were Football, tennis, baseball and soccer.
Being generous with his time and energy, David liked to belong to a variety of groups and organizations. He was a vocal leader who enjoyed being a part of current events. His desire to uphold traditions and his ability to take charge of any type of project made him a tremendous asset. In high school, David was a member of the the Boy Scouts. In college, David joined the Army. Throughout his later years, David was an active member of the DAV and provider to the Navajo Foundation.
Faith was important to David. He was not a member to one place, but he loved the Lord. During that time, he was a strong prayer and would attend church with friends or they would come to his house for bible study.
As someone who placed a high value on showing gratitude, David could graciously accept a “thank you” extended to him by those he helped. However, individual recognition wasn’t a motivating force for David; rather, when he saw that there was a need to get something done, he was more than willing to give his time and energy in order to see it accomplished.
When it came time to travel or take a vacation, David used his scheduling expertise to make sure everyone and everything was ready to go. That also meant that he made certain no single person was overworked in putting the trip together. David had a knack for making sure that everyone who was involved had their specific tasks and that those tasks were completed. Favorite vacations included anywhere he could go. He loved to get out and be as free as he could, and he loved fishing too. David was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. One of David’s favorites was He had a dog name Tippy. They were best friends for 15 years.
When David’s retirement finally arrived around 1990, he was well prepared. He used his critical evaluation skills to make sure that every detail had been preplanned and attended too. His new life involved relocating to Smithville, Tx. In retirement, he found new pleasure in Donating to his community and supporting foundations. He loved his garden and spending time with friends out doors. He loved the warm air and fishing. In many ways, David loved retirement. It provided him with the opportunity to catch up with his friends, attend functions and group outings, and tackle new interesting activities.
David passed away on July 31, 2022 at William R Courtney in Temple, Tx. David battled stage four colon cancer. He also had ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), and agent orange. He is survived by Family friend and caregiver, Destiny Star McCoy and her two sons, Marcus D Foreman Jr, and Drake McCoy. Services are going to be at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Temple, Tx. David will be laid to rest at the Veteran Memorial Cemetery in Killeen Tx.
All who knew him would agree that David was a pillar of the community. He had a strong work ethic, was pragmatic in his thoughts and acts, and constantly sought the means for self-improvement. He was willing to share his ideas and knowledge for the benefit of others, so that they could accomplish more in their lives. David Ian Glover did his best to ensure that his family, friends, loved ones, co-workers, and everyone whose life he touched was given the chance to become a better person.
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