Services

Memorial Service

Fri. Sep. 28, 2007
11:30 am

Houston National Cemetery

10410 Veterans Memorial Drive
Houston , TX 77038.
Fri. Sep. 28, 2007
11:30 am
Houston National Cemetery
10410 Veterans Memorial Drive
Houston , TX 77038.
In Memory of
Andrew Frank Glover
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ANDREW FRANK GLOVER, 54 died peacefully September 13, 2007 in his Richmond home surrounded by his family, following a lengthy illness.

Frank was born in Van Nuys, California July 6, 1953. He grew up and attended school in several states, enlisting in the Marine Corps at the age of 17, then completed his undergraduate studies in Nashville, Tennessee majoring in psychology, and obtained his masters in social work at University of Houston. He later achieved his advanced clinical practitioner status practicing psychiatric social work, and became a highly respected program director and team leader at the Houston Veteran’s Resource center 711, providing readjustment counseling services with amazing skill to post combat veterans and their families for over 17 years.

He was active in the Disabled American Veteran’s Chapter 9, and of his many hobbies and interests, including camping, hiking, watching sci-fi, studying comparative religious philosophies and psychologies, playing rhythm and blues or jazz guitar, music from the 60’s era, and beaches, he most loved riding his Harley-Davidson with the U.S. Marine Corps bike club. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, co-workers and clients who were inspired and touched by his generous compassion, outstanding leadership, easy-going humor and high integrity and dedication to his fellow disabled veterans. He loved all, and all who knew him truly loved him.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Monica Oderman, grandparents, Frank and Jenny Gasparich, his brother Robert Stevenson and son Zachary Glover. He is survived by his sons, Christopher Glover, Alex Hargett, Andy Hargett, daughter and son in law, Katherine and Chris Hauff, grand daughter Dakota Hauff, brother Don Stevenson, stepfather James Stevenson and his beloved wife and best friend, Sherry Glover.

The family would like to thank Sharon Hempler, RN of the Houston Hospice for the consistent kindness, compassion and support she gave to the entire family.

A memorial service is planned for Frank at the Houston VA National Cemetery Chapel on Friday, September 28 at 11:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the charity of your choice.

Tributes

Message from
Jo & Vince Clancy
Tue, 09/18/2007

Dear Sherry and family

Frank was a kind and gentle soul. During his brief time on earth he eased the pain of those who have known much suffering and gave them hope. He will live on in the hearts and memories of all who were lucky enough to have their lives intertwine with his. We send prayers and hope the loving embrace of family and friends during this difficult time makes it just a bit more bearable.

Jo & Vince Clancy

Message from
Jim Berry
Tue, 09/18/2007

Sherry,

Although I didn't know Frank, I know you and want to express my sincere sadness for your loss. If I can be of any help, please let me know.

Message from
Rev. Gerald Oleson
Tue, 09/18/2007

I never met Mr. Glover, but I can tell from the obituary that he must have been a wonderful, caring individual.
May he and all of us have that peace that passeth understanding.
Love and highest regards to Sherry and family.
Pax vobiscum,
Rev. G. Oleson
Bangor, Maine

Message from
Cindy Booth
Tue, 09/18/2007

Sherry and Kids,
I know it has been a rough road this year for all in the Glover family, just know that you are all in our hearts and thoughts daily.
Frank was a very special person and I know he was a great husband and father and that he will be sorely missed by you and all the countless number of people he counseled over the years.
We'll never know the exact number of lives he touched, we are just glad that he touched ours.

Love you,
Cindy

Message from
Sandy Hickey
Tue, 09/18/2007

Dear Sherry and Family,

It saddens me to be writing in this guestbook, especially when I think about the fact that I sang at your wedding. The boys were soooo little, all dressed up in their suits and Frank was so gentle with them. That is the word that describes him best - gentle and kind. I will always admire him for the way he loved you and your children. I know you have an empty space in your heart, but you have many fond memories of your life with him.

You have been my dear friend for close to 30 years, and you will always have my love and friendship. My prayers are with you and all the children.

Love,

Sandy

Message from
Ron and Kris Graham
Tue, 09/18/2007

Sherry and family,

Words seem inadequate at this time of sorrow for all of you, but please know how sorry we were to hear of Frank's passing. Although we didn't know Frank well, the times we did get to see him and talk with him were great. He was a nice person with a warm, easygoing personality. Frank will live on in the memories of all the lives he touched, and he will always be with all of you in your memories of the good times you shared. Frank's wonderful energy has become a part of the universal energy that surrounds us all. He has become one with the universe as we all will and those that have gone on before us. We are here for you Sherry if you need anything. Call us anytime. We love you.

Ron and Kris

Message from
Lietta Ruger
Tue, 09/18/2007

Sherry and family,

In this difficult time of loss and change, we extend to you and yours the strength of the very qualities Frank engendered in his life walk with you. Sherry, I know you to be a special lady, and in that specialness you gave much to Frank. In this time of your own sorrow, prayers to you of comfort, and may you be held in the Beloved together with your Beloved as you travail the months and years ahead.

His contributions and the gifts he has given to so many will be cherished and the loss of him will be greatly missed by many.

Message from
shane
Tue, 09/18/2007

Frank was a very compassionate, gentle soul that I enjoyed knowing. My heart is heavy for your loss, but I know that he will always be with you all.

I am sorry that I cannot be there, but please know that you are all in my thoughts and if there is anything I can do at all, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Love and peace.

Message from
Petra
Tue, 09/18/2007

Dearest Sherry:

I am so sorry for you loss of a wonderful husband, whom we have had the pleasure to meet. Oliver holds him in very fond memories as do the rest of us here. I am sure he will be remembered by so many whose lives he helped to make better and more barable. My salutes to him for the work he has done and for the lives he has touched, there are not many out there who can do that. For his dedication to his family and the veterans of wars he will be remembered.
My thoughts are with you and your family

petra

Message from
Alyssa Burgin
Tue, 09/18/2007

More than anything, I will remember how much he loved Sherry, and how he was always there for her. Such a strong man with so much gentleness in him. We should all learn from him, and take his example into our lives. Sherry, he will always be with us.

Message from
charlie jackson
Wed, 09/19/2007

Dear Sherry,

Please accept my heart-filled thoughts for you and your family. All will miss Frank.

Let me know if there is anything that I can do to help during this time.

Charlie Jackson

Message from
Babs Willis
Wed, 09/19/2007

My Dears,

What a terrible time this is for all of you. Words can't express the sorrow I feel for the loss of your dear husband and dad. May you find comfort in remembering how much Frank enjoyed being with each of you, especially those days of being outdoors and taking the boys camping, fishing, and canoeing. And how happy he was to have Katie and Chris living in the same house -- that way he could see his precious Dakota every day. And goodness knows he loved and appreciated you, Sherry. You were his best friend, fierce advocate, and loving caretaker.

Frank was an intelligent, interesting, caring man and will be sorely missed by those who knew him. How lucky you were to have walked along with him for so many years. Never forget how much he loved you.

I love you, too,
Mom/Mimi

Message from
Charlotte Bess
Wed, 09/19/2007

May you find comfort in your fun memories.

Message from
Susan & Dave Shorr
Wed, 09/19/2007

I know Frank is in a peaceful place now, no more physical suffering. My prayers for the family are that his love continue to be present in your hearts always, and that comfort and strength come to you quickly.

Please know I am always available to you and sending love now and forever.

Holding you dear in my heart,
Susan

Message from
Louie and Jill
Wed, 09/19/2007

Dearest Sherry and Family,

Words can't express our sorrow over your loss of Frank and our joy over being fortuanate enought to be friends with Frank and yourself.

Frank's love and devotion for us veterans is the reasons I'm well today. He was a fine Marine and a good brother in Christ. Our sorrow will only be quieted the day we see his miling face at "Home".

love,
Louie and Jill Sloey

Message from
Jean Gray
Wed, 09/19/2007

My Dear Sherry,
My heart goes out to you with your loss of Frank. He was such a loving understanding man, and you were his love and devoted caretaker right on to his passing. What an example of an spirit filled pair you were and will always continue to be for the rest of us. We so need your example for our lives. Thank you so much and I know Frank hears my praise as well.

Please do not hesitate to call (281-693-6932) if for no other reason than you merely need someone to listen, and if there is anything I can do to make this adjustment easier for you, certainly let me know. I know broken hearts heal from experience, but at this time, it is hard to feel it. But I know you to be a woman of strength, courage, and knowledge. Just allow us to give you consolation for the time being. I am always here.
With all my metta, Jean Gray

Message from
Ming Leong
Wed, 09/19/2007

Dear Sherry,

I hope you will find a touch of comfort in knowing that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sadly, Frank has left us, but we will never forget his kind and gentle presence at Jade Buddha Temple, and the positive teachings he shared with us.

In the beautiful memories of Frank, may you find peace. And may you find strength in the love that surrounds you.

Love and metta,
Ming

Message from
Margaret
Wed, 09/19/2007

The picture of Frank brought tears to my eyes. It completely captures the essence of his spirit. I asked him once, "If you knew the world was about to end, who would you want to be with at the moment it happened?" His answer was his finger pointing at his wife. Life as he knew it may have ended but he was able to spend it exactly the way he said he wanted. I'm so proud of you Sherry...Katie, Dekota, Andy, Alex...Chris ~ I know it had to be very difficult on you all. I can never know the depth of your pain from the loss you feel. How honored you are to have been part of his life ~ and yours his. That's the blessing. There is a void that will never be filled....just a space set aside that he will always dwell. And that's a very good thing

Forever your friend,
Margaret

Message from
Nancy Lessin and Charley Richardson
Wed, 09/19/2007

Dear Sherry and Family,

You are all in our hearts. We had the pleasure and the honor of meeting Frank and spending some time with your family in 2005. But even before meeting Frank, we understand though you, Sherry, how much Frank was a part of your life and your family's life - and beyond that, the lives of so many others. We always knew that Frank's spirit was involved in so much of our work. If anyone really wants to understand what it means to truly "support our troops," all the need to do is look to the work of Frank Glover.

In Peace, Solidarity and With Much Love,
Nancy Lessin and Charley Richardson

Message from
Janie & Philip Cooke
Thu, 09/20/2007

Dearest Sherry,

I was so saddened to hear of Frank's passing. Philip and I met him only once (at Eileen's wedding). We remember him as being a very heartful and kind man and we experienced a wonderful conversation with him at that time.

My prayers go out to you and your family for you loss and also gratitude for the blessed memories you share of your life with Frank.

Much love, Janie and Philip Cooke

Message from
Carlton & Susan Walls
Thu, 09/20/2007

We shall miss you Frank. You are the best of the best. We had good times on the motorcycles.

Message from
Wanda Wilson Miers
Thu, 09/20/2007

Sherry,
You have a place in my thoughts as you put together a memorial in honor of Frank, your loving husband and friend. Your lives together brought about many wonderful accomplishments, not the least of which is your beautiful family. You have shared with us the events of Franks life in this lovely website and it brings comfort at a time we know you feel the pain of loss. I have always admired your strength. I hope you find comfort too and I know just reading again what you have written about Frank, fills your heart with pride.
Wanda Wilson Miers

Message from
Jennie F. Hall MD
Thu, 09/20/2007

Dear Sherry,

I have been immeasurably blessed by having known Frank. I pray for God's hedge of comfort and protection for you and the rest of your family. I am here for you.

Jennie F. Hall, MD

Message from
Doug & Haydee Teeple
Thu, 09/20/2007

Dear Sherry,

Over a couple of years Frank assisted me at his office more than I can ever express. Our hearts go out to you and the family and pray God's peace will rest with you at this time of need.

Message from
Gilda Carbonaro
Thu, 09/20/2007

Dear Sherry,
I never met Frank, but looking at that photograph, I can see a gentleness and an intelligence that must have made him an cherished companion to share a life with. I wish I knew the right words to lessen your pain...I know too well the insignificance of mere words to grief like this. Please know I am always a phone call away.
Gilda Carbonaro
Bethesda, MD

Message from
Beverley Wiskow
Fri, 09/21/2007

Dear Sherry and family,
During these times of such deep sadness, all those of us who care about you can only hope our thoughts and words and prayers bring you some measure of comfort. Perhaps your friends who aren't part of Military Families Speak Out aren't aware that when Frank was so very ill and you were so faithfully tending to his needs, you and he never lost sight of the importance of your commitment to our troops, our veterans, and ending this awful war. As Frank's work remains a vital, living gift to the veterans he served, your selfless work on behalf of our military and our country are all the more important because of your shared commitment to the high road for our hurting nation. For those of us who "know" you only through our shared work, the loss of your husband and friend still breaks our hearts. I know you and your family take great comfort in knowing your beloved Frank gifted the world with a life that truloy mattered to you and so many.
In peace,
Beverley, MFSO Florida

Message from
Anne Olden
Sat, 09/22/2007

Dear Sherry,

My deepest sympathy to you and to your family. May you find strength and comfort in good memories and caring friends.

Message from
Jomonica
Sun, 09/23/2007

Sherry -

I was fortunate to have met and known Frank, even if for a brief time - he instantly felt like an old familiar soul. He had a strong spirit. He touched a lot of people's lives in his short time on this earth - he will not be forgotten.

It is hard to find words to comfort knowing how difficult it is - but know that I am here for you and but a phone call away.

Message from
Barbara and Johnny Mathis
Wed, 09/26/2007

Frank, You are so wonderful. I enjoyed the talks we had. I will miss you so very much but, I, one day will see you in Heaven.

Message from
Kelly & Lance
Fri, 09/28/2007

Sherry, Katie, Andy, Alex & Chris:
We love you all so very much, and are so saddened to lose such a wonderfully caring man. Frank truly loved his family and his clients . He loved camping and just getting away from it all with you guys.

Sherry, you are truly a strong woman who has such a wonderful gift of compassion and empathy for those who need help and are suffering. You stood by faithfully in the last days of Aileen & Bill & Joe and now for Frank. This is a gift that few have. I know the kids and Frank's family could never thank you enough for your companionship to Frank throughout the years, and especially during these last few months.

Blessings upon you, the kids and Frank, who spirit is certainly at peace.

We love you all dearly,
Kelly, Lance & the kids

Message from
Denise
Thu, 10/04/2007

I write to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends on the passing of your love one. When unforeseen occurrences befall us and the enemy death strikes our grief can be great. It also may seem unfair that sickness, which can cause death, has the power to take away someone that we love Yes, it is at times like this that we need comfort and support whether we are acquainted or not. I have found the Bible to be very comforting in this regard. At Revelation 21: 3, 4, our Heavenly Father has promised in the near future that “death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Our Heavenly Father has also promised that there will be a resurrection: “and I have hope toward God, which hope these [men] themselves also entertain, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous..." What a grand reunion that will be! You and I have the prospects of seeing our love ones again under the best condition possible, a beautiful Paradise earth; God’s original purpose for mankind. All of God's promises will come true, for it is impossible for Our Heavenly Father Jehovah to lie. I pray that these scriptures provide comfort to all of you. Once again, you have my sincere condolences -John 5:28 & 29, Psalms 37:29, Luke 23:43, Hebrews 6:18.