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Joseph M. Gloman

Joseph M. Gloman

Thursday, September 11th, 2014

Joseph M. Gloman, age 85, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014 at his home in Burlington, Washington with his family at his side.

He was born May 1, 1929 in Bellingham, Washington to Joseph S. and Evelyn (Meldrum) Gloman.
Joseph grew up in Bellingham and attending school and graduated from Bellingham High School. He attended college and graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.  Joe was also a proud Veteran of the Korean Conflict.

He taught school in Darrington, Washington, and that is where he met his future wife Mary Jo (Fyfe) Gloman. They were married on May 27, 1967 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.  They resided in Darrington for many years until moving to Burlington in 1983 after Joe retired from teaching in Darrington.

Joe and Mary Jo enjoyed traveling to Russia, Europe and cruising to different parts of the world.  He appreciated the history and was always learning from his experiences. He also enjoyed his family and grandchildren, most of all he felt blessed to watch his children parent his grandchildren.

He is survived by his children, Joseph F. Gloman and his wife Laura of Darrington, Patricia Jo Neff and her husband Todd of Burlington, Wade J. Gloman of Burlington; seven grandchildren, Nathan J. Gloman, Patric R. Gloman, Samuel J. Gloman, Joseph S. Gloman, Kristina A. Neff, Brittney L. Neff, and Alex J. Neff; his sister, JoAnn Older and her husband Lane of Bellingham. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo Gloman; and son, Brian J. Gloman.

Private Family Graveside Services will be held at a later date at the Bayview Cemetery in Bellingham. Memorials are suggested to the Hospice of the Northwest Foundation, 227 Freeway Drive, Suite A, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 or to Skagit Meals on Wheels 309 Thirds Street, Mount Vernon, WA  98273.

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  • Laura Schlenker Gloman

    Joe was my favorite lunch partner! I loved taking him out to lunch when I was working from home. He would always have 2 Martini’s and Son-Joe would accuse me of getting his dad Drunk!. There were always jokes about “Mabel get off the table that money’s for the beer” and quotes from Omar Khayyam. He was so much fun to travel with and by the time we got off the plan, left the restaurant, or the cruise ship every flight attendant, cabin steward, or waitress knew and spoiled him. You are missed Father-Joe!