Mary Ann Glaser

Mary Ann Glaser 1940-2020 Obituary

Mary Ann Glaser — an extraordinary wife, mother, and Nana as well as a mentor to
many, a friend to all, and a listening ear — departed this earth by running into the arms of
Jesus early in the morning of Sunday December 6th, at her home in Aurora, Colorado,
surrounded by her loving and devoted daughter. Earlier in the week, many came to spend time
and laugh with Mary including her granddaughter and her husband, Dave, Robin, and Rick.
Even more called to say their goodbyes and wish her well on her next journey. She was 80.

Born at the end of July 1940 in Saint Frances, Kansas, to Victor Krom and Margaret
Adkins, Mary had an eager, creative mind from the beginning all the way to the end. She made
her first quilt at age 9. She had her first job at 9 selling and delivering bread, at 14 worked A&W
Rootbeer, and at 18 worked at Firestone Tires. After that, she became a stay-at-home wife and
mother. She dropped out of high school at 16 but went back to school after being married for 8
years with one child at home and pregnant with another. She did not want her children to be
able to use her as an excuse to not get an education. She was the first in her family to graduate
from high school in 1965. Mary never stopped learning. She took classes at the design school
Howard Lorton to learn about reupholstering furniture and home design. She took classes at
the college to learn painting, cake decorating, and so much more. Mary became an
extraordinary painter. She could paint anything on anything. She made the most beautiful baby
blankets that were hand painted, hand tied, and prayed over the whole time. Mary enjoyed
making beautiful and towering cakes especially for weddings. She sewed her children’s and
grandchildren’s clothing as well as a teddy bear or two. She loved to embroider with her fancy
sewing machine. Megan and Mary spent hours together crafting and creating beautiful
masterpieces. Her home was full of her art projects ranging from paintings, cabinets, chairs,
end tables, blankets, pillows, clothing, and so much more. If she did not know how to do
something, she would figure it out one way or another. She was always stubborn and
determined.

When Mary was 15, she met the love of her life that swept her off her feet. Bob asked
her to marry him on the first date and Mary said yes. Six months later, they married on January
26th, 1957 in Billings, Montana, when it was -42 degrees. Officially giving his blessing to the
two young love birds, Mary’s dad allowed Bob to marry the 16-year-old Mary. They loved each
other with their entire beings. They hugged and kissed every time they could, held hands if they
were ever near each other, prayed together every night in bed before falling asleep, gave each
other scripture to read, shared spontaneous and thoughtful gifts, and supported each other’s
dreams and wishes. After 63 years, their love for each other never faded nor grew tired. Mary
was proceeded in death by Bob earlier this year.

Mary’s family has always been her top priority, even as a child. She was one of four
children from Victor Krom and Margaret Adkins. Mary and her sister Dawn did all the cooking,
cleaning, and grocery shopping as children. She continued this role when she married. Mary
and Bob had five children. She loved nothing more than being a mom and a grandma. If she
was not crafting, or even if she was, you could find her loving on and raising her children and
grandchildren. She is preceded in departure by her dad Victor Krom, her brothers mother
Margaret Adkins, her brother Ralph Krom, her sisters Dawn Lesser and Diana Krom as well as
her sons Dennis Glaser and Brenton Glaser. She is survived by her children Robert Glaser, Jr.
(Barbara) of Northglenn, Colorado; Bonnadet Glaser of Aurora, Colorado; and Brandon Glaser
(Nicole) of Commerce City, Colorado. Mary was grandmother, !Nana,” to her ten grandchildren:
Robert Glaser III, Travis Glaser (Christy), Cindy Calzada (Aaron), Megan Jarbouh (Andrew),
Austen Bruhn (Valerie), Madeline Gustafson (Nicholas), Rachel Glaser, Alyssa Glaser, Ethan
Glaser, and Haleigh Glaser. She was a great grandmother to three. Her greatest joy was
bringing joy to others.

Mary enjoyed the extravagant as well as the simple things in life. She loved jewelry and
anything that sparkled. Her clothes even had bling. She thoroughly enjoyed her Cadillacs and
rolling in high class. She could shop with the best of them for herself or anyone she loved. She
and Dawn would shop till they dropped, as they would say. She loved her home. The white
carpet in one of her homes remained white for 19 years they lived there. She always ironed
everything from underwear and socks to sheets and blankets. Her home was so welcoming,
people felt they could take a load off there. A good home cooked meal was always her way to
get you to open-up and tell her what was going on so she could pray for you. If you were lucky,
dinner would include her special strawberry-rhubarb pie. She loved good knee-slapping music
that glorified the Lord. She adored spending time with her people. Mary had a sense of humor
that could get the whole room going. She could banter back and forth with the best of them.
She loved hanging out with her friends, especially Mildred and Peggy, and laugh until she could
not breathe. She enjoyed swimming, running, and biking. The mountains were some of her
favorite places to be, especially Estes Park because of the shopping and salt-water taffy.
However, chocolate Tootsie Pops were her favorite sweet. She shared her love of sweets by
creating Christmas candies and giving them out around the community with friends and family.
She always said she was richer than any money could buy because of her people.

Mary’s faith was one that was tested more than anyone’s should be. But through all the
trials of her life, she never wavered in her faith. Instead, it just became stronger and she prayed
harder. Her marriage was founded on God which spread to their other relationships. They made
sure their family knew the Lord and His goodness. She raised her kids and grandkids in church
to ensure that they had that foundation to rely on for the rest of their lives. She would call her
granddaughter Megan almost daily to express her love and share a bible verse. Mary never
drank alcohol nor cursed, and she expected the same from those around her. She believed in
tithing and giving back to the church no matter how little they had. She always believed that
God would bless them tenfold, and he always did. She loved watching the 700 Club nightly
with Bob and anyone that was at the house. If she unable make it to church, she would watch
on tv and ask Bob for his notes when he got home. She kept a Bible on her nightstand and in
the kitchen. She never pretended to be perfect, but she always strived to be who God created
her to be.

In her later years, when her physical body stopped her from doing everything, she told
others what to do instead. And she was good at it. However, she never lost her fighting spirit.
She used a walking stick from REI instead of cane for as long as possible. Only within the last
year and half did she have to resort to use a wheelchair. Yet, she never gave up on walking.
She continued to do her exercises daily and believed that she would stand and walk once
again. God granted Mary the gift of keeping her mind and spirit intact through it all. The family
wishes to thank Bayada Home Health, Bloom, Aspire, Denver Hospice, and especially her
nurse Ann for their extraordinary care of Mary in the last year and days of her time on Earth.
They were all such a huge support for Mary and the family.

Mary will be remembered for how she lived and led with wisdom, vulnerability, and
courage. She shaped the world for good and left a lasting legacy. She loved well and deeply
from a sincere heart. She finished strong, giving God the glory every day.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Mary’s life at Trinity Church of Wheatridge at
4490 Newland Street, Wheatridge, Colorado 80033, on Friday, December 18th. Viewing will be
at 9:00am with services and reception to follow. Interment will be at Fort Logan National
Cemetery. Due to Covid-19 regulations, no one can be at the internment.

To honor Mary, please wear her favorite colors, green and blue, on this day. This will be a celebration that she is no longer has pain, tears, nor worries. If you knew Mary or her family, please come and celebrate. The more, the merrier.