JOHN IRVINE GLANVILLE

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JOHN IRVINE GLANVILLE John Irvine Glanville died peacefully on January 9, 2005 following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. John was predeceased by his loving wife Lachlena (Lee); and will be dearly missed by his sister Elizabeth; and his children, Beth (Ian Lange), Patricia (Jurgen Hartloper) and Jack. John was born April 29, 1932 in India to missionary parents, John and Joan Glanville who predeceased him. His academic career began in Belfast, Ireland where he completed a Masters degree in Civil Engineering at Queens University. Shortly after, John immigrated to Canada where he met and married Lee, with whom shared a unique relationship filled with love and humour. John held a professorial appointment at the University of Manitoba. His teaching career extended to the University of Cantebury, New Zealand and to Khon Kaen Thailand where he had a great impact in helping start the Civil Engineering program and where he made many loyal friends. As a result of his experience in teaching John was selected to be the first Director of the ENGAP Program. During his tenure he received numerous commendations and awards for education and research. John also co-authored a number of authoritative masonry engineering textbooks. John remained past his official retirement to continue teaching. Having an innate empathetic nature, he felt his most important contribution to engineering was through his personal and professional commitment to helping his students and colleagues. With his wicked sense of humour and his instant response to Lets go! Grandad , whatever the outing, John will be sadly missed by Nicola, Jamie, Joshua, Colin, Alexander, Johnny and Andrew. A memorial service honouring Johns' life and career will be held at the Fort Garry United Church, 800 Point Rd. on Thursday, January 27 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, if so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or their favourite charity. BARDAL FUNERAL HOME CREMATORIUM 843 Sherbrook Street, 774-7474 Condolences: www.bardal.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 22, 2005