Joan Glorius

Silver Springs, FL - Joan Bowron Lowe “Gramps” Glorius, 101, took her first new breath in the shadow of her lord and savior and to join her family on September 13, 2019 from a period of declining health. She was 21 days shy of her 102nd birthday. Joan was born on October 05, 1917 in Coventry, England. She was born to Walter Bowron, 1888-1974, (one of the original designers of the early Land Rover in 1946 that went into production in 1947) and Florence Mabel Marie nee Coltman 1888-1973. Younger sister, Diane (Ken) Bowron Wilson of Tile Hill, Coventry, England survives her. She is also survived by nieces Shirley Whitfield of Bournemouth, England; Beverly (Michael) Wilson Nobbs of Northampton, England; Pamela (Jem) Wilson Baskott of Coventry, England and Cousin Valerie Figg Horton of Coventry, England. Several British friends (Joan Lisle, Mark K Downs, Rene Toombs and Brenda Branch) that she worked with in England as well also survive her. She is also survived by her only son, Dr. David V. (Marianne) Glorius of Ocala, Florida; Granddaughters BethAnne Helen Glorius, Casey Robin Glorius and Grandson Christopher Scott-Bowron Glorius all of Ocala. She was predeceased by her parents, mother in 1973 and father in 1974; and by her husband of 60 years, Sergeant Vincent David “The Warden” Glorius on March 27, 2008. She was also predeceased by older sister Doris (Cliff) Bowron Whitfield of Bournemouth, England, 2010; younger sister Florence, 1921; two nieces, Helen Louise Nobbs Chesters in 2001 and Claire Nobbs in 2005, both from England. She was previously married 10 short months to Corporal Frank Wyndham Lowe (Coventry), Corps of Military Police (UK) who was killed on May 29, 1940 in action off the coast of France.

While in England, Joan worked at Carbodies, The Standard and The Climax, manufacturing automobile parts in Coventry, England. When WW II broke out, she manufactured materials for the War effort. She would tell us many stories about hearing the air-raid sirens go off in the evening and everyone would go down into the shelters and then come back out in the morning to see what damage had been inflicted by the bombing of Britain. She met Vincent at one of the Skating rinks one night and they became good friends. Vincent was not liked initially by Joan’s mother, but he soon won her over with things that he could get at the commissary that she was unable to get. Joan’s father loved talking & spending time with him, as he had lived in the US from 1911-1915, and writing home about the Model A so that the Rover Car Company in England could start manufacturing automobiles. When Vincent got back to the United States in 1945, he and Joan corresponded frequently and Vincent asked her to marry him. She left England for a life in the United States in 1947 and they were married in Miami, Florida on July 14, 1947. She and her younger sister, Diane (Ken) celebrated dual 50th Wedding Anniversaries when Joan and her family went back to England in July 1997 for THE celebration. Besides living in Coventry, England, Joan also made her home in Miami/Hialeah and Ocala, Florida. She traveled all over The United States with her family and even into Iceland, Mexico and Canada. While in the United States, Joan was a homemaker. At home in the United States, Joan was a fantastic crossword player. She and Vincent would do the daily crosswords together and generally get them all correct. She loved her flowers and was always puttering around outside. She was a die-hard tennis fan and loved watching Bjorn Borg and “the Brat” McEnroe play, but most recently became and avid follower of Roger Federer. She even had her grandkids asking her if “Federer was on yet”. She even wrote Roger and he corresponded back with a few autographed items. She was flabbergasted that he would take the time to write back and kept that photo of him that he sent in front of her place setting so she could look at him most any time she wanted. She was also an avid reader and loved Danielle Steele and Agatha Christie. Joan was also teaching her eldest granddaughter, BethAnne, how to knit. Joan never had cross words to say about anybody. She was an excellent homemaker and wonderful wife and mother. She had a great sense of humor and was loved by many. She loved her families, but especially her three grandchildren. Unfortunately, she did not get many years to spend with them but the time she did was quality time. She will be missed by many, especially her family. She was Anglican (UK) by faith, but attended Blessed Trinity Catholic Church with her husband and family. Her wake will be at Countryside Funeral Home in Anthony, FL on September 18, 2019 from 5 to 7PM. The funeral mass will be held at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church on September 19, 2019 at 2 PM with Fr. Patrick Sheedy officiating. All friends and family are welcome to attend. There will be a gathering of her family and friends in the Community Center after the funeral mass. Burial will private at a later date. If you are coming to either the wake or service, please wear something pink, as that was my mum’s favourite colour! Thank you! emails to drdave1666@yahoo.com...flowers from Heritage Flowers 352-629-8185