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Harold Glimpse

August 23, 1927 — January 29, 2022

Overland Park

Harold A. Glimpse, 94, Overland Park, passed away January 29, 2022, Kansas Day.  Born in 1927 in Kansas City, Kansas to James and Ada Glimpse. He was brother to Doris, Betty, Kenny and Claude who all preceded him in death.

A graduate of Wyandotte High School, he served in the U.S. Army in WWII and went on to receive his teaching degree from Kansas University.  He taught and coached in the Kansas City, Kansas School District and Shawnee Mission School District.  He retired after 28 years at Tomahawk Elementary School.   In retirement he was a voracious antique collector, shop owner, furniture refinisher and estate sale owner.

He was the #1 Jayhawks basketball fan, proud of touching the “FOG” and the time spent loving everything KU.

He leaves to mourn his passing the love of his life, Marian (nee Carter) Glimpse, his wife of 70 years; his children: Mark (Rose) Glimpse, Gwen Jones, Jon (Michele) Glimpse; 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and an extended family of loving nephews and nieces.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Overland Park Lutheran Church.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Thursday, February 3, 2022

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Overland Park Funeral Chapel

8201 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66204

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Funeral Service With Mask Required

Friday, February 4, 2022

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Overland Park Lutheran Church

7810 W 79th St, Overland Park, KS 66204

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Reception Following the Service

Friday, February 4, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Overland Park Lutheran Church

7810 W 79th St, Overland Park, KS 66204

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Burial

Friday, February 4, 2022

1:00 - 1:15 pm (Central time)

Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens

701 N 94th St, Kansas City, KS 66112

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