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Glade Erroll Baldwin
Our beloved Glade Erroll Baldwin returned home unexpectedly the result of a heart attack on June 12, 2022. Born on March 14, 1954 to Glenn and Lois Green Baldwin in Pocatello, Idaho, as the youngest of four children. Glade attended West High School and later Skyline High School graduating 1972 and enjoyed a wide range of scholastic activities, including cheerleading. Glade served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Belgium, Antwerp and Netherlands, Amsterdam mission from 1973-1975. His mission helped ignite within him the flame of a personal relationship with his Heavenly Father; a flame that was at times bright and clear, at times dim and vulnerable. But within Glade, he never allowed that flame to go out.
Glade graduated as a registered pharmacist from the University of Utah in 1980. He then began a 40-year career as a pharmacist in the Salt Lake Valley. He was the proud owner of Glade’s Thriftway Pharmacy, Apothecary West, and Hyland Pharmacy. He also owned Party Time gift store. Glade became the president of United Drugs which enabled small and independent pharmacies with competitive buying power, and operated one of the first compounding pharmacies in Utah. He worked tirelessly to set himself apart by building genuine and lasting relationships with his customers. Glade engaged with his customers on any number of topics, and always had more than a few jokes at the ready.
Glade married Ilse Rae Wightman in the Salt Lake Temple on February 18, 1979. They later divorced and remained good friends. Together, they had four beautiful daughters, whom they loved and cherished deeply. Glade taught them the value of hard work by giving them opportunities to work in his pharmacies
Glade’s love for family extended to his ancestors, as he had a unique way of telling stories about his pioneer predecessors that would make you feel as if he had known them personally. He proudly displayed portraits of his forebearers in his pharmacy and enjoyed sharing their stories.
Glade enjoyed playing the mandolin, an instrument he picked up in honor of his late sister, RoLayne. He played in a bluegrass band and at family gatherings. He also enjoyed ballroom dancing and hosted classes in his home. As a gifted linguist and avid traveler, it was his great passion to explore the world around him and the cultures he encountered. He had an unyielding thirst for discussion and debate, yet Glade was quick to smile and always focused on making each person he interacted with feel special and loved.
Glade is survived by his mother Lois; three daughters Sariah (Peter) Kolb, Heather (Scott) Karren, Tiffani (Tyler) Olsen; ten grandchildren Dylan, Jonathan, Caleb, Kennedy, Porter, Alexander, Charlie, Kyson, Brooklyn, Wednesday; former spouse of 30 years Ilse Rae; brothers Rex (Jolyn) and Blake; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, sister, and daughter Ashlie.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 10:00 am at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State Street in Murray.
Viewings will be held at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary on Monday, June 20, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 9:00 to 9:45 am prior to the funeral services.
Interment at Elysian Burial Gardens.
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Suzie Shaw (Martin)
I gasped when I read this. Glade was one of my close friends. I used to go skiing with him but terribly intimidated by his skill so I made him go on the slower slope!!
I lost track of Glade after high school as I have with so many. I moved to Virginia right after graduation. However, this announcement is divistating.
Bryson Garbett
I am very sorry to read about Glade's death. Dave, thank you for keeping us informed about the lives (and deaths) of friends we knew and no longer see as much. Glade was dynamic. I can understand why he was a successful business man. His humor was never at the expense of anyone. And he was funny ... and fun. He had never lost that as I talked with him through the years. He will be missed. Bryson
Wm. Shane Topham
This is such a loss. What a bright, kind, charming, engaging, and interesting guy. He was a great friend during our days at Skyline; I remember him leading a cheer near the end of a football game in our senior year that was aimed at Becky [Davis]'s and my budding romance. That encouraging cheer must have worked, because Becky and I now have been married over 46 years.
It always was a treat to run into Glade during the years since our graduation and catch up for a while. A couple of months ago Becky and I parked in front of Burton Lumber in Holladay while I ran in to buy something. As I came out with my purchase in hand I heard someone calling my name from across the street. It was Glade, who'd seen us through the front window of his pharmacy and run out to catch our attention. We went over to his shop and spent a very enjoyable half hour again catching up, including confirming that we all were going to attend the 50th reunion. I'll miss those chance encounters. He's leaving us way, way too soon.
At our regular family Sunday dinner yesterday we mentioned that our friend Glade Baldwin had died and how much we liked him. Our son-in-law Ryan, who's a pharmacist, said "Wait. Glade Baldwin? The pharmacist?" When we confirmed that, Ryan spent several minutes telling the group how he'd spoken with Glade many times over the years and how friendly, helpful and knowledgable Glade always was. Which didn't surprise Becky and me at all. That's the kind of guy Glade was. We will miss him very much. Godspeed, dear friend.
Randy James
I can't imagine there is anyone who doesn't think Glade was a true Human Being (caps intentional). Great guy to be around and really cared about people. I was shocked to hear of his passing and I'm sure I'm not the only one who is thinking a little harder about my own mortality. Glade, we'll miss you, buddy.
Marilyn Tiller (Call)
I went to Elysian Gardens Cemetary today to pick up the some decorations from my daughter Ashley's grave. I noticed from the obituary that Glade was buried at this same small cemetary. I went to his grave to pay my respects and saw that he was buried by his daughter Ashlie. It feels tragic and sobering that Glade died so suddenly, but I could so vividly imagine the reunion with his Ashlie that I also felt his Joy. He doesn't have to carry the heaviness of that sorrow any more.
Brent Petersen
In my second job out of college I ran across Glade when calling on his pharmacy. It was great to reconnect and Glade was always a bright spot in my day. It was fun to share Skyline memories with such a friendly, positive guy. So sorry for the loss to his family.
Scott N. Howell
Linda and I attended Glade's funeral. Linda and Glade's wife have been friends throughout high school and college. As I looked around of those attending the service, it was a sea of diversification and ethnic color. Many attendees dressed in their traditional clothing. A young mother and her daughter (immigrant from the Middle East) sat next to us. She told us how Glade had taken care of their community and especially her mother and father. Glade's beautiful daughters talked about his genuine love for mankind and his love of life to always make another person feel important.It was a very inspiring service. Glade's brother shared an interesting fact that Glade had a heart condition when he was very young and was bedridden for a year.
The day Glade's pharmacy caught on fire I was driving down 33rd south and noticed the smoke coming from that area. Later that night he text me with details. Forever the optimus he said things will work out and they did. He built a spectacular new pharmacy that he was very proud of and invited me to see his new digs. How I regret not taking the time to go over and see my friend's new building. It reminds me how short life can be...
Glade was one of those individuals that you could not see for many years and then run into each other and pick right up where you left off. May he R.I.P.
Glade's brother shared an interesting fact that Glade had a heart condition when he was very young and was bedridden for a year. I