Paul Ronald Glasser 1932 - 2015 Paul Ronald Glasser was born on January 13, 1932, the youngest of eight children born to Philip and Monica Glasser in Lampman, Saskatchewan.
Paul Ronald Glasser was born on January 13, 1932, the youngest of eight children born to Philip and Monica Glasser in Lampman, Saskatchewan. His early years on the farm in Lampman and attending Roseview School was filled with family and friends. When he was in his teens the family moved into the King Street address and Paul attended Estevan Collegiate.Ìý
His first job was with AC Duce Electric in 1950 but moved to Peace River, Alberta in 1952 along with his brother Ed. He accepted employment at Forseth Motors as a truck driver in Peace River, where he met Nellie Fay Brown. They married March 21, 1953. They purchased the house at 701 Isabelle from AC Duce, moved to Estevan in 1954 and Paul began working for AE Byers.Ìý Paul enrolled in the America School of Chicago and took his electrical schooling by correspondence receiving his journeyman certificate in 1958. In 1961, Paul worked for Great West Coal Co. for a year but returned to Byers Enterprises till he started on his own in 1968. During these years, Paul and Nel had five children, built two homes and also ran a trucking rental business with Joe Schwab from 1958 to 1962.
From 1968 to 1989, Glasser Electric Ltd., Glasser Variety Lighting and Boundary Electric Ltd. employed a total of 120 people. Paul was always a very active employer and was often seen on the job with his ice cream pail of tools.Ìý
Paul was a long time life member of the Estevan Elks, generously giving his time and support to the fraternity and the Club. He was also a major supporter of the Estevan Curling Club.
Paul passed away peacefully on October 31, 2015 after a long and painful struggle with cancer.Ìý
Paul’s memory will be forever cherished by his children, Brenda & Robert Nixon of Boissevain, MB, Fay Buchanan & Denise of Kindersley, SK, Susan & Stephen Mack of Estevan, David & Pennie Glasser of Maple Plain, MN and Steven Glasser & Nancy of Estevan; grandchildren, Tim Nixon, John Nixon (Kim), Michael Nixon (Stephanie), Corry Nel (Simon) Gibson, Paul (Rhonda) Gourley, Chris (Brandi) Mack, Michelle (Luc) Assoumbang, Stephanie Mack, Alexandra Glasser, Robyn Glasser (Darren) and Aryn Glasser; step grandchildren, Nicole, David, Monica, Garrett, Melissa, Matthew and Chance; great grandchildren, Damian, Greg, Kendra, Hunter, Madison, Keenan, Aubrey and Claire; step great grandchildren, Paige, Hannah, Hayden, Henry, Jaycee and Tristan; great great grandchildren, Scarlett and Arianna; sisters-in-law, Gladys Glasser and Pat Glasser; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as special friend Anne Wanner.
He was predeceased by his wife Nel Glasser; parents, Philip and Monica Glasser;Betty (John) Geisel, Magdelena (Ole) Aabol, Kaye (Marvin) Reed, Joseph (Frances) Glasser, John (Lois) Glasser, Phillip (Bernice) Glasser and Ed Glasser.
Prayers were held on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, November 6, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, by Rev. Thuy Nguyen. Interment took place at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, followed by a luncheon at the Estevan Elks Hall.
Pallbearers were Tim Nixon, Paul Gourley, John Nixon, Chris Mack, Michael Nixon and Cutler Samoluk. Honourary Pallbearers were the members of the Estevan Elks Club.Ìý Ìý
Those wishing to make donations in Paul’s memory may do so directly to Estevan & Area Home Care, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 0H3.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
Thank You
Thank you from the family of Paul to Dustin and the staff of Hall Funeral Services for their care and compassion during our time of loss, to Doug Third for leading us in prayers and celebration of Dad’s life on Thursday, and Fr. Thuy Nguyen for celebrating the funeral mass. Thank you also goes out to all of those who attended and donated their time to sing, play the organ/panio, and serve the funeral mass on Friday, to Elaine Walton and the Elks Club for the use of the hall and to those who helped arrange the funeral lunch. For the gifts of flowers, food and donations to Home Care, we are forever grateful for your thoughtfulness, kindness and prayers.Ìý
