RUSSELL ISRAEL GLOW

Condolences & Memories (13 entries)

• To Gayla and her family, you may not remember me but I was once an important part of Russell's life as he was of mine. We met at a French gathering in St-Boniface and became inseparable for almost 3 years. To me, Russell was bigger than life!! His confidence and incredible sense of adventure was what attracted me to him. He was smart and wise beyond his years. I was so shocked and saddened by this devastating news. Russell and I lost touch many years ago but he never left my mind or my heart. Life may have taken us on a different path but he will always remain a very important part of my life. I know he passed away in March 2013, but I only learned of his passing yesterday and my heart is shattered in a million pieces. I am so very sorry for your loss. At times like this it seems that words don't matter very much, because it's true that there are things that words can never touch... But maybe it will help you to know that those who cared for Russell and continue to care for him today are here to offer you friendship and bring you comfort too. Sharing in your sorrow. Danielle Morin, Hearst, Ontario - Posted by: Danielle Morin - Hearst, Ontario (former girlfriend (29 years ago)) on: Jul 31, 2014

• I just heard about Russ's passing and although I have not seen him for several years, I remember at Grant Park High School, we had so much fun! I appreciated his sense of humor and was always smiling! So sorry to his sons, and family and will always remember him. He was a great person and friend growing up!! RIP Russ and God Bless!! - Posted by: Lisa Degenhardt (Friend) on: Oct 11, 2013

• I will miss you Russ! I was looking forward to reconnecting with you. I will now have to wait to see you on the other side; to which I have no doubt! I have a lot of great memories of the times that we spent together. You were a good man! - Posted by: Dan Knight (friend) on: May 31, 2013

• Russ and I were good friends at Grant Park H S and continued to hang out when we were both single parents. I helped Russ with his boys after his open heart surgery and became very close to David and Dustin. So sorry for those boys i hope they are doing well. R.I.P Russ, you will be missed. - Posted by: Lisa Kusmack ( childhood friend) on: May 28, 2013

• I remember the first time I saw Russell at Molly and Morris's house. He was about 8 months old, I think. He was sitting on Molly's lap on the piano bench wearing yellow baby pajamas. With Russell in her arms, Molly was so happy and was singing to him. The name Russell was very meaningful to Molly - it was her baby brother's name. - Posted by: Fay Sasson (cousin) on: Mar 26, 2013

• Russ will always be in my heart and thoughts. He will always be missed. We shared many good times together. He was a man who gave unconditional love. I will never forget the happiness he brought to my life, he will forever be in my heart and a piece of him lives on through our boys. Thank you for touching my life. I will always luve you. I strive to make him proud - Posted by: Yolanda sluis (Ex girlfriend mother of his children eternally grateful friend) on: Mar 24, 2013

• We lived next door to the Glows when we first migrated to Canada in 1974. Russell, Gayla, Mr.& Mrs. Glow were so kind to us. We played with Russell and Gayla in their fort, shared many meals with them and they helped us with our adjustment to life in Canada. My deepest condolences to Russell's family and to Gayla. "Russell, we have always remembered you with fondness and laughter and with the deepest gratitude for the difference you made in our young lives. This Gift, we carry with us in our hearts"...Always. - Posted by: Sita Singh-Rathgeber (nee Singh) (childhood neighbour and friend) on: Mar 19, 2013

• For the family and friends who could not attend the service. My eulogy to Russell. I have wonderful memories of the little boy and charming young man I knew. For that is when I knew my brother best, when life was blessed and he was carefree. Russell as a child was so rambunctious, he always had so much on the go, always creating, building, or experimenting with something. Some of the things I so clearly remember; Wiggly, his baby blanket, Tonka toys, baseball and soccer, go-carts, hot wheels, electric trains in the basement, chemistry sets, building all kinds of models, but especially cars, flying remote control airplanes and building them, snakes, gerbils, breeding beta's, His dog Apollo, watching Mighty Mouse, Spiderman and Wrestling. Driving Dirt bikes, tinkering with cars, music of all genres and my all time favorite, taking my Dad's Pontiac for a joy ride...at age 10! He always had to be hands on, reading about things was not my brother, figuring it out on his own was his way... And if it didn't work, he could always blow it up....he always knew where our Mom hid the matches. Russell's curiosity lead him in many directions and as a child his knowledge of stuff was pretty spectacular. As a kid, he could hold a conversation about things he was interested in...Forever! Russell, as my little brother, always wanted to follow me, no matter how scary or crazy. He always showed up, ready for anything. As we grew into our teens and early adulthood, Russell and I had friendships that overlapped. This was easy to understand, my brother was a lot of fun. He was charming and witty, very cute and always a gentleman. He had a sweetness, a tenderness, a generosity and a sense of humor that made being around him a joy. This is the brother I remember and hold in my heart. For his children, Dustin and David knowing that their father had this spirit and that they themselves inherited a part of their Dad. A part of their Dad that will continue in life, and in our memories. - Posted by: gayla glow (sister) on: Mar 15, 2013

• My family lived beside the Glow's on Campbell Street for a year and a half back in the mid 70's. Russell and Gayla were so kind to us girls as we were new to Canada and totally out of our element. I remember playing with Russell in their backyard fort and learning about Canadian culture. As I look back at that time, Russell's friendship helped me more than he would ever know. "A little tribute true and tender, Just to show that we remember. Time may pass and fade away But memories of you will always stay" - Posted by: Rumani Mustapha (nee Singh) (neighbour/friend on Campbell Street) on: Mar 14, 2013

• My deepest sympathies to Russell's family and especially to his two sons. Although Russell and I did not hang out alot growing up in River Heights, I knew him well and was a classmate of Russell's during most of my time at William Osler. I also remember riding our bikes around William Osler school with him and others as well as playing "King of the Hill" on the big snow banks behind William Osler at recess...It was such a good time to grow up as a kid and reading Todd Hamin's note brought back some really good memories of all of us young boys in that River Heights neighborhood. I too, remember "flattening pennies on the train tracks down on Taylor Ave. The family of Russell Glow know that they had a special one in Russell and even for those that have lost touch with an old school buddy, we can look back fondly with a smile and a chuckle! Rest in peace Russell... - Posted by: Greg Booker ((an old classmate at William Osler)) on: Mar 14, 2013

• russell was one of my truest and best friends, we spent the summers at the cabin, and camping on my boat at lake of the woods, he was a truly solid, generous and stand up guy and will be greatly missed, love you russ. steve & amber guenther - Posted by: stephen guenther (freind for the last 18 years) on: Mar 13, 2013

• the ocean may separate us but I was stunned to read of your loss. May Hashem comfort you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem - and you should know from no more sorrow. (ylp18@013net.net) - Posted by: Judi Permut (old friend ) on: Mar 13, 2013

• My condolences to Russell's family and friends. I spent a lot of time with Russell growing up. I remember coming over after school and his mom making us a snack while we watched tv in her room. Had quite a few sleepovers at the Glow household also. Great memories or hanging out with Russell and other classmates tearing around on our bikes in river heights around William Osler School... Going over to hang around the tracks on Taylor and getting flattened pennies. We also hung out on the farm land that surrounded Wilkes. Throwing hardened cow pies at each other in our "gang" and poking the fresh ones with sticks... I seem to remember one of the farmers firing a shot Russell's way once.. We were often run off for "tresspassing" but. Those were the days to hang out (no video games or Ipods....or VHS players for that matter!!). Good memories.....also remember playing in the basement of Glow's pharmacy with Corgy toys and whatever else we could find that would eventually make its way to the shelves of his father's store. My father, who was also a pharmacist and owned Falcon Lake Drugstore (for the summer) worked at russel's dads store on Osborne quite often. it is where baked expectations now stands. When my then wife worked there years ago as a baker, I used to visit her and see the storage area in the basement where Russell and I used to hang out in. Brought back nice memories then. I will miss Russell and am sad we were not able to reconnect more later in life. I will always have great memories of him and of the generosity of his family. RIP Russell - Posted by: Todd Hamin (Close elementary school friend) on: Mar 13, 2013