David Roy Glass (66) of North Port, Florida passed away on November 30th; surrounded by family after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Rest in peace, Dave. His giving spirit was present in everything he did and to everyone he touched throughout his life. Log in to join the discussion. Kathy, David and Caroline we are so sorry for you loss. David Glass, the former owner of the Kansas City Royals died last week, the team confirmed Friday. The deal valued at about $1 billion with a group led by Kansas City businessman John Sherman was completed Nov. 26 after Major League Baseball owners voted unanimously to approve it. David was the beloved husband of the late Mabel Glass; loving father of Barbara (late Steven) Bryant, Claire Glass and the late Paula Glass. Enter your email and password to access comments. Personally, I will be forever indebted to David for reaching out to offer the generational opportunity to be part of this proud and storied franchise, Sherman added. Rob Kinmonth/The LIFE Images Collection, via Getty Images. All are welcome to attend Davids Memorial Visitation which will be held at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St.in Brunswick, ME on Saturday, December 17th from 2 to 3:30PM. He will be deeply missed.". His Royals won a World Series. He also led a team of managers who adopted new innovative technologies to streamline operations and customer service. NORTH PORT, Fla. - David Roy Glass, 66, of North Port, Florida passed away on November 30, 2022, surrounded by family after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. I was told that as well, but I never had an interest, Glass replied. Write your message of sympathy today. The sale of the team valued at about $1billion was completed Nov. 26. Im not going to stop enjoying baseball. Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. David Glass, Walmart Boss and K.C. While he was juggling so much at Walmart, Mr. Glass, who had earlier expressed interest in buying the Royals, was appointed interim chairman of the franchise after Ewing Kauffman, the founding owner, died in 1993. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Glass helped fill the shoes of another powerful executive in 1993. The Royals 2015 World Championship was a tribute to his stewardship of the franchise and his passion for baseball in Kansas City.. Regulars Lorenzo Cain, Alcides Escobar and Wade Davis joined the team through some shrewd trades. He also enjoyed a day at the lake on his boat or an afternoon cruising the coast in his cherished Corvette. Daves other lifelong passion was golf. It was announced that Glass died on January 9 at the age of 84. He spent the remainder of his professional career as an Electrical Engineer in Bath ME, both at BIW and most recently with the Department of Defense Sup Ship. Regardless of how he was perceived by the public, Glass always had the unwavering support of Moore and Ned Yost, his longtime manager. Dave fought the good fight and you surrounded him with love and support throught out his illness. Most significantly, he helped introduce the sale of grocery items alongside general merchandise in Walmart Supercenters. RIP to David Glass, the former owner of the Kansas City Royals. Survivors include his wife of more than 60 years, the former Ruth Roberts; three children; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The turnaround wasnt an immediate one; the team stayed under .500 until 2013. You must be logged into the website to comment. When he wasnt preoccupied with other hobbies, he could be found at the golf course, or possibly the 19th hole sharing a story with friends. He immediately ordered the stores to remove the Made in the U.S.A. signs. Jeb Bush confirmed Thursday Fiorentina captain Astori found dead aged 31 before match. David Dayne Glass, 84, of Bentonville, Ark., died Thursday, January 9, from complications associated with pneumonia. Dave was a great co-worker and became an even greater friend. Although the team won two American League pennants and a World Series trophy under his ownership, Mr. Glass was berated for years by the teams fans for his notoriously frugal ways. . They did not say where he died. It was part of a complicated succession plan that Kauffman devised in order to keep the Royals in Kansas City. Laurel Diann . But most of those opinions changed when Glass hired Dayton Moore as general manager in 2006. Star reporter Sam Mellinger pointed out that he could have driven up the price if he had sought owners outside of the area. Graveside services will be held on Saturday June 1, 2013 at 12noon at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Anderson, S.C. "I have fought a good fight. David Dayne Glass, 84, of Bentonville, Ark., died Thursday, January 9, from complications associated with pneumonia. David Dayne Glass, 84, of Bentonville, Ark., died Thursday, January 9, from complications associated with pneumonia. Already registered? They fell just shy of the championship, losing Game Seven to the Giants by a 3-2 score with the tying run on third base. Sign up for service and obituary updates. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Chans Hospice or the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. He would come in our office with a smile on his face no matter what kind of day he was having. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. His positive attitude was an inspiration. We are sad to announce that on January 9, 2020, at the age of 84, David Dayne Glass (Bentonville, Arkansas) passed away. David joined the Army and graduated in 1960 from what is now Missouri State University with a degree in business. 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Funeral arrangement under the care ofRogers-Pickard Funeral Home. Mr. Glasss declining health increased the urgency to sell the club this past fall. Glass was born in Mountain, View, Missouri, and joined the U.S. Army after he was graduated from high school. Engquist, Laurel Age 65, entered life eternal on Friday, February 24, 2023 at her home in Northfield surrounded by her loved ones after battling breast cancer for over 23 years. Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 29 to May 30, 2013. He would often tell stories of helping his grandfather pull logs with horse teams and raking blueberries in the fall. To plant trees in memory, please visit the, Look man. Glass owned the team from April 2000 until last November, when he sold. David Glass, the most successful graduate of Missouri State University's College of Business and the namesake of Glass Hall, where it is housed has died at age 84. DAVID GLASS OBITUARY Celebration of Life services for David William Glass, 68, De Soto, will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Dec 3, 2022, at Tri County Rod and Gun Club, 18573 Stillwell Rd. Glass began negotiations early last year to sell the Royals, who reached the World Series twice under his ownership and won the title in 2015. He increased annual revenues to $165 billion in 2000, up from $16 billion in 1988. Search San Antonio obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. The memories they made will last forever. The Royals endured many 100-loss seasons, and they became known for trading top talent while refusing to sign notable free agents. They were shocked and saddened with the news of his death. They said he ran it on the cheap and traded away promising players. David was the owner and operator of Colonial Drafting, LLC. He spent the remainder of his professional career as an Electrical Engineer in Bath ME, both at BIW and most recently with the Department of Defense Sup Ship. Marcia Bernstein, nurse at Richmond Allergy. David loved the woods, the water, and most especially his family. My family tolerates this about me. Following his time in the Navy, David attended and graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in Electrical Engineering. This article was published more than3 years ago. Moore, who came from the Atlanta Braves, had an established record of baseball excellence. I am very saddened to hear about your loss. David Dayne Glass was born Sept. 2, 1935, on a farm in Oregon County, Mo., and grew up in the small town of Mountain View, Mo. That could not have sat well with Glass, who said after taking over the team, I despise losing. The two stayed in touch, and Mr. Walton recruited him to be the companys chief financial officer in 1976. GLASS, William David William David Glass, a longtime resident of Sun City, Georgetown, TX passed away on November 5, 2014. He was a devoted husband, dad and grandpa. It wasn't about him as an owner, it was about being a great steward of the franchise and preserving the great game he enjoyed as a little boy.. Not a subscriber? The Glass family said the businessman died Jan. 9. I promise to keep the entire Glass family in my thoughts and prayers. But the team won the title the next year against the Mets. Much love to you all. The turning point came when Glass hired Dayton Moore as the teams general manager and Kevin Uhlich as vice president of business in May 2006. DAVID GLASS OBITUARY Celebration of Life services for David William Glass, 68, Desoto, will happen at a later date. Register to comment for free or subscribe to support our work. He was a wonderful young man then and obviously only grew more and more to be a man of God. David Glass was born on September 2, 1935 in Mountain View, Mo. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. DAVID GLASS OBITUARY GLASS, David Charles. Following his time in the Navy, David attended and graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was truly an inspiration and your family is in my prayers. His. His passion for baseball and love for Kansas City was the driving force in bringing success on the field for this franchise. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the DC/MD/VA Chapter of the ALS Association, 2807 N. Parham Rd., Suite 101, Richmond, Va. 23294. He got hooked on baseball at an early age, when the father of a childhood friend took the neighborhood kids to Sportsmans Park to watch the St. Louis Cardinals. David was such an inspiration. He was 84 years old. But in 2006, Mr. Glass hired Dayton Moore as general manager and put in the money to turn the team around. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David Glass to pay them a last tribute. During his 12-year tenure at Walmart, Mr. Glass built on the success of its founder, Sam Walton. After the sale of the team was completed in November, he said, I will never forget the thrill of seeing over 800,000 people of this community come together on one sunny November day to salute the newly crowned world champions. The family would like to thank Chans Hospice and numerous others for their support during Davids final months. When I sat down across the table from Mr. Glass, as he began to share his vision for the Kansas City Royals, it was all about wanting to create a model organization, Moore said Friday. "He cared deeply for our fans and for the future of baseball. Mr. Glass led Walmart from 1988 to 2000; he then became owner and chief executive of the Royals, who, on his watch, made their first trip to the World Series in nearly three decades, losing to the San Francisco Giants in 2014. Use the form below to reset your password. My son was in TSA at Holman with Dave last year. Hold tight to your memories for comfort, may the love of those around you help your family in the days ahead. Royals Owner, Dies at 84, https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/21/business/david-glass-dead.html. He would often tell stories of helping his grandfather pull logs with horse teams and raking blueberries in the fall. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. Former Walmart Inc. chief executive David Glass, who owned the Kansas City Royals for nearly two decades before selling the franchise last fall, died last week of complications from pneumonia. He later served as vice president for Consumers Discount Markets in the 1970s. [Glass] made it very clear from day one he wanted to build a great farm system and transition young players to the majors leagues. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Thanks, King Lewie. Graveside service and interment will be Monday, September 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 2501 E. Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights. KANSAS CITY, Mo. The strength and grace with which David and the entire Glass family met ALS head on is a testament to their faith. Already have a commenting profile? Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Find an Obituary. "His voice among other owners was so respected; he served on and led several Major League Baseball committees to better our game. David Glass was one of the good ones! He was willing to make a mid-season trade for the Reds Johnny Cueto, pushing up the Royals payroll to get the team over the top. David loved the woods, the water, and most especially his family. My heart goes out to you Kathy and your children. David was born on September. Glass helped to keep the franchise in Kansas City following the death of founding owner Ewing Kauffman in 1993. Born March 21, 1969 in Charleston, S.C., David was the son of Harold Eugene Glass and Catherine Nelson Glass. All are welcome to attend Davids Memorial Visitation which will be held at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St.in Brunswick, ME on Saturday, December 17th from 2 to 3:30PM. He was being treated for pneumonia, according to his family. Following the memorial visitation, guests are invited to partake in a celebration of life at a venue near downtown Brunswick.
. These linked Walmart headquarters with stores and suppliers, enabling the company to expand from being a regional retailer to a global one. Yost even called watching Glass raise the World Series trophy at Citi Field in 2015 "one of the top three highlights of my baseball career, because we had accomplished it for him. In Kansas City, Mr. Glass helped keep the Royals franchise from leaving the city after the death of founding owner Ewing Kauffman in 1993. I am deeply saddened by the news of Davids passing, Sherman said in a statement. Share your condolences, kind words and remembrances below. He served in the Army after high school and later graduated from what is now Missouri State University. After working for several other companies, including serving as General Manager of Consumer Markets in Springfield, David was recruited by Sam Walton to become Walmart's Chief Financial Officer in 1976.David was named President and CEO of Walmart in 1988 and served in that role for 12 years. He was an inspiration to everyone who witnessed his battle with ALS. All Rights Reserved. The new ownership group is led by Kansas City businessman John Sherman. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. There were some accusations that Glass and his son, Dan, had interfered with the teams operations to no great success. Graveside service and interment will be Monday, September 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 2501 E. Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights. Glass made the decision to sell the team at the end of the 2019 season, citing a desire to start winding down. He sold the team to Kansas City businessman John Sherman for $1 billion. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. He served as caretaker of the organization until April 2000, when he purchased sole ownership for $96 million a strong bid at the time. He was also a board member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 306 N. 4th Street, Rogers, AR Please note the display name will appear on screen when you participate. Volunteer-David-Bott@archive.org Republisher_time 1240 Scandate 20230215150059 Scanner scribe8 . Mr. Glass married Ruth Ann Roberts, who survives him, in 1956. Visitation will be held on Sunday 5 " 8 PM with a 7:00 PM prayer service at Johnson Funeral service in Red Lake Falls and also one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. It was all about putting a competitive team on the field for our fans and our city. Those views began to change when Mr. Glass hired Dayton Moore as general manager in 2006. He had a donkey ride out in the parking lot. He joined Walmart in 1976 and served as the companys CEO from 1988 until 2000. 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