Brian Bruce Glover, 43, of Los Alamos, NM died unexpectedly on October 30th, 2019. He was born June 18th, 1976, in Deadwood, SD. He is the first child and only son of Terry and Kay Glover. Brian grew up in Sturgis, SD and was joined by five sisters, each of whom he loved dearly. Brian took being a big brother seriously and was very protective of “The Sisters”.
It was evident at an early age that he loved science as he was always reading Popular Science magazines. Brian was curious and inventive at a level that astounded most. After working road construction for a few years, he saved enough money for college and attended South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T), earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. During his time there, he worked as a tutor in the Tech Learning Center. One can only imagine the number of students he helped. He never gave up on anyone. Everyone at school was drawn to him so much that his sister Lori, who started at SDSM&T the previous year said, “I used to get called Lori, now I get called Brian’s sister.”
In the Spring of 2003 Brian came to Los Alamos, NM for his first summer internship at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He completed his bachelor’s degree in 2004 and returned to Los Alamos. During this time, he fell in love with his work at the lab and continued his education at SDSM&T completing a M.S. in Electrical Engineering under the direction of Dr. Keith Whites. He returned to Los Alamos to become the scientist he had always dreamed of being and was meant to be.
He later wrote: “I am a Sturgis South Dakota guy but these days I am in Los Alamos New Mexico. Los Alamos is a sleepy little mountain town filled to overflowing with scientists and engineers. I like it: I fit right in.”
Brian was an adventurous and fun-loving person who loved to hike, bike, travel and cook. Perhaps most of all he loved to share his adventures with others, in person or by telling one of his famous stories. There was nothing better than a Brian story.
He was a son, brother, father, best friend and encourager, extending his love and care to all the lives he entered. He was about to embark on his greatest adventure of being a parent and was building a home with the love of his life, Roz. Brian was a constant in the lives of not only his biological family, but his work family as well. He leaves an unimaginable void and will be missed every day.
He is survived by his parents Terry and Kay Glover (Sturgis, SD), his loving partner and mother to his unborn child, Roz Sereda (Espanola, NM). His treasured friend Sarah Downs, and little buddy Damien and Damien’s sister Diana. His five sisters: Lori (KJ) Groven and Jennifer Glover (Rapid City, SD), Anna (Jeremiah) Burke (Whitewood, SD), Melissa (Jake) Gunderson (Los Alamos, NM), and Sharla Glover (Ridgecrest, CA) and 9 nieces and nephews, all of whom adored him.
He is loved and missed beyond words. Visitation will be from 4-6 pm, Wednesday, November 6th at Rivera Family Funeral Chapel in Espanola, NM. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, November 7th, 2pm, at Fuller Lodge, Los Alamos, NM. Interment will be at a later date at Bear Butte Cemetery, Sturgis, SD.
In lieu of flowers the family has established the "Brian Glover Guardian Angel Fund" at Black Hills Federal Credit Union for the benefit of his upcoming child and those he took care of. A memorial scholarship fund has also been established at his alma mater, SDSMT.
https://foundation.sdsmt.edu/brian-glover-memorial-gifts
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
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Name | Brian Bruce Glover |
Date of Birth | June 18th, 1976 |
Date of Death | October 30th, 2019 |
Other City | Los Alamos, NM, US |
In Memoriam Donation | Brian Glover Memorial Scholarship Fund |
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Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Los Alamos | |
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1627 A Central Avenue Los Alamos NM 87544 United States |
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Brian was a true friend who always had a smile to give. I hope he knew how much he meant to friends and family. In one of my darkest times in life his big heart, kindness and thoughtfulness helped me change the course of my life and for that I am ever grateful. I took for granted he would always be around and it is my loss I never fully thanked him and told him how much he helped me. I will miss him dearly. I will forever smile when smiled and help those in need the way he did for me.
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Dear Glover family, you are all in my prayers and thoughts.Brians passing is such a tragic loss for everyone.Brian is my first cousin's son and I have known him since he was a little guy.l loved him very much.He will be so missed.Hugs and love too you all.
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Brian’s passing is so sad and many special memories remain in my heart. Brian was fun to be with. I pray for his entire family.
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Sending many prayers to Brian's family and many friends. He was always fun and interesting to talk to. He'll be missed by many.
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Dear Glover family, loved ones and friends, I am so sorry to learn of Brian's unexpected passing. I know he is dearly missed by all who know and loved him. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time, and each of you are in our thoughts and prayers. With heartfelt condolences, Deanne and Ed Idar
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Brian was one of the first friends I made when I loved back to Los Alamos. He was always such a kind person and was always helping anyone he could. He had the biggest heart and will be missed dearly!
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Brian was one of the most unusual and interesting people it has ever been my pleasure to know. I think that if you looked up "quirky" in the dictionary, you might well find his picture along with recipes for habanero-laced meats of various kinds, dissertations on the nature of electricity, and reams of intriguing and unconventional relationship advice (along with self-depreciating disclaimers of how it should never be followed). I particularly enjoyed seeing him at parties because I knew that, if I could pay attention, I could learn something important about human nature and about the world itself. His curiously formatted but incredibly deep intelligence was only matched by his openness and friendliness, and I wish now that I had always listened better. It's hard to believe I first met him in 2001--that seems both so recent and so long ago. I lost my own little brother far too young, and I speak from experience in saying that I don't think you'll ever get over Brian's absence; there are too many things that will happen to you that would be enriched by his being there; I also know, though, that your life is made immeasurably better because he was a part of it for a time, despite the pain of his being gone from it too soon. Much love to all of your family and Roz.
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I am so sorry to hear about this. I will be praying for all his family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Brian was a dear friend, he was our grandchildren’s father figure. He was one of the most loving, giving people I’ve known. We miss you.
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