Edward Perry Glenn III

1947 - 2017

Edward Perry Glenn III obituary, 1947-2017, Tucson, AZ

BORN

1947

DIED

2017

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Edward Glenn Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 20, 2017.

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April 11, 2021

Coworker

Barney Popkin

So sad that the talented Ed Glenn passed away so young. We collaborated at the University of Arizona’s/ Universidad de Sonora’s Unidad Experimental Penasco (UEO) on experimental Saliciornia irrigation using untreated shrimp-farm wastewater under Carl Hodges’ direction. Ed ran the Salicornia project and became a leader in the study of potential seawater farming while I ran water supply exploration and development for the UofA Environmental Research Laboratory (ERL) activities in Sonora, Mexico and Oahu, Hawaii. Doubtlessly Ed’s leadership and publications, including his Scientific American article, inspired scores of seawater-farming researchers.

October 27, 2020

Robert Barclay

We called him Terry and we shared some very special times growing up before sadly growing apart. An Air Force brat he moved about from base to base and place to place. Japan, Republic of China, Syracuse and Long Island New York, California and Arizona. Whenever his Dad (Uncle Ed) changed bases the family got together in between each move. We fished and played a little golf. He taught me how to play chess and balance chemistry equations among other things. We got into minor mischief now and then but managed to wiggle out of most of it. We (my brother Bruce and I) got our social security numbers back to back to back when we applied for a summer job at the New York State Fair. We worked at the nickel pitch making change and taking turns walking the midway holding stuffed animal prizes pretending we won them and saying how easy it was. A near impossible feat along with most all the other games of chance. We visited most all the state side Air Bases where they lived on more than one occasion. Every time was something new and exciting. Of the three, Alice, Terry, and Hazel, only Hazel survives. This is rather late, but better late than never. Life is still what happens when we have made other plans.

April 15, 2019

Student

Dawei Tang

I remember taking Dr. Glenn's class at the U of A. After a class on water balance, he kindly asked me if I would like to join his graduate student in a research project. I would never really tread on the path of doing research or education past Bachelor's Degree if not for him. He is such a knowledgeable and kind person.
May you rest in peace, Dr. Glenn.

April 27, 2018

Cynthia Bresloff Hart

Dear Dr. Ed; I was so sorry to learn of your passing. You were a wonderful graduate student advisor to me. Rest in peace, wise one.

Posted by Cynthia Bresloff Hart

December 1, 2017

Bruce Barclay

Our most sincere condolences on the passing of cousin "terry". At least that's the alias he went by mega years ago. I had not seen nor spoken to Terry since 1967 when my mother and I visited Tucson to see the Glenn clan. At that time Terry was involved in fighting wild fires in the mountains.
I am amazed at the significant impacts that he made to the world. Wow doesn't even come close... Sleep well cousin, you have most certainly earned it.

November 30, 2017

Steven Nelson

Ed was a dear friend and mentor who shared my love of the Colorado River Delta and who gave me important opportunities to share my experiences there with the scientific community. I was honored to sit next to him at the Pulse Flow ceremony at Morelos Dam in 2014, on a very significant day for both of us. I will miss him deeply.

November 30, 2017

WEI CHEN

November 29, 2017

YITING YUAN

November 28, 2017

Martha Gomez-Sapiens

I am very thankful and honored for having the opportunity of being one of his students. For his kindness and support during difficult times when being an international Ph.D student, during life changing events and beyond that. He was an excellent academic mentor, frank, wise, fun, unstoppable scientist and a great inspiration for many of us. Thanks Ed for working so hard towards finding solutions to conservation problems and for transmitting your knowledge and passion for science and life.

Posted by Martha Gomez-Sapiens

November 27, 2017

Stephen Nelson

Ed was my friend and colleague. We shared interests and collaborated on many projects over the years, including work on seaweeds and halophytes. Ed was a great scientist, a good friend, and a fellow musician. I will always remember him fondly.

November 27, 2017

Jody Waugh

Ed and I collaborated on Department of Energy phytoremediation research for almost 20 years. I particularly enjoyed our brainstorming sessions at ERL. Ed was a mentor, colleague, and friend. Ed was a rare individual who helped map life's trajectory and adventures for many of us. I am a better person for having known Ed. I'll miss him.

November 27, 2017

Jed Brown

Very sad to hear of Ed's passing. I believe I was his first Ph.D. student at the University of Arizona. I learned a great deal from Ed--he was a mentor to me. He was an accomplished scientist and he was very productive despite the fact that he did not have a large laboratory with many post-docs. He pioneered the field of seawater agriculture. Long Live Salicornia!

November 25, 2017

Gert Nakamura

You and your family were the first people we meet when we moved to Tucson 34 years ago. You have been a great neighbor, seeing you walk or drive it was always guick hi and goodbye. I remember you had a great sense of humor. You will be truly missed.

November 22, 2017

Chris Jarchow

Though well known for his long list of accomplishments as a scientist and professor, it was Ed's caring, compassionate, and generous nature that made him such a special person. Ed cared deeply about his family, and it was always apparent how meaningful it was for him to spend time with his grandchildren. I was lucky to know and work with Ed, and I will miss him deeply.

November 21, 2017

Kevin Fitzsimmons

Ed was a passionate scientist and great teacher. His work in the lab and in the field took him to locations around the world. His efforts to produce more food from the sea and from the land, while protecting the environment, inspired his colleagues, students and those who read about his work. The University of Arizona, the Southwest, Mexico and the Middle East will all feel the loss.

Posted by Kevin Fitzsimmons

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