KU News Release

Chancellor offers condolences to family of Charles Glover Sr.

LAWRENCE - University of Kansas Chancellor Robert Hemenway offered the following statement in response to the death of Charles Glover Sr., 66, who was killed in a house fire early Sunday, and four of his grandchildren. Glover was a landscape maintenance staff member since 1985. He was the groundskeeper for the Outlook, the chancellor's residence on campus. Glover's grandchildren -- Nolan Vender, 13; Davonte Brockman, 11, and Mario Johnson, 2; and Mariyana Johnson, 13 months -- also were killed in the fire at 1205 New Jersey Street in Lawrence. Glover's wife, Learlean, survived the fire, authorities say. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

“With care and diligence Charles Glover brought beauty to the grounds of Mount Oread and the Outlook for more than two decades. He had an extraordinary talent for making things grow,” Hemenway said. “Leah and I had almost daily conversations with Charles. I know that he also was a great and caring person, a very proud and devoted grandfather. Our hearts are filled with sorrow over this terrible tragedy. On behalf of the entire university community, I offer deep condolences to Charles' family and friends.”

Updated: 4:24 p.m.

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