Memorial Tribute: Jerry Glasser, OBM

In loving memory of Jerry Glasser z”l

1956-2025

It is with deep sadness that the family of Jerry Glasser announce his passing on July 18, 2025, at the age of 68 following a two-year battle with cancer.  Jerry, son of Freda and Manny Glasser, was born and grew up in Vancouver, B.C.  In his youth and early adulthood, Jerry played numerous sports, including football and rugby.  He was an exceptional skier and later in life an avid cyclist.

Jerry graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Commerce majoring in Urban Land Development.  Moving to Edmonton in 1982, Jerry obtained his professional accounting designation while working for Chateau Developments.  In the fall of 1982 Jerry wed Sharon Bookhalter, the beginning of a lifelong, loving and joyful marriage.

Jerry’s career as a corporate accountant included working for N.A. Properties and later with Rice Engineering as Chief Financial Officer and Controller.  Jerry’s strong work ethic shone through in his professional life.  He was very detailed in his work, a testament to his commitment and thoroughness in everything he pursued.  As dedicated as Jerry was to work, it was surpassed by his devotion to family and friends.  He was always giving of his time and energy to help those he cared about.

Jerry was a charitable person.  He was extremely proud to support the Alberta Cancer Foundation by participating in the Ride to Conquer Cancer (now known as the Tour Alberta for Cancer) for 10 consecutive years.  Jerry served on the Board of the Beth Israel Synagogue during the pivotal years when the West-end synagogue was being built. He also supported several projects with the Jewish National Fund and participated in three JNF bike missions to Israel.  After October 7, 2023, Jerry focussed on supporting Magen David Adom, recently donating an emergency medical motorcycle to serve the people of Israel.

Jerry was a humble, kind and selfless man with an easy-going temperament and friendly personality. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him, most especially his wife Sharon, sister Annette (Igor), brother Alan (Barb), brother-in-law David, nephews Elli and Aaron, niece Michelle, cousins, and several close friends.  Jerry did his best to make the world around him a better place.  May his soul be bound up in the bond of eternal life.