Paul Stephen Glavinovich

Aug 19, 1939 -

Apr 27, 2022

Paul Glavinovich, a lifelong Alaskan, passed away peacefully at his Anchorage home on April 27, 2022.

Paul was born on Aug. 19, 1939, in Nome, Alaska, to Marguerite and Carl Glavinovich. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who trained and worked his beloved Labrador retrievers as hunting dogs and received honors in field trial competitions. He also received high honors and awards with his German shepherds in several fields, including protection, tracking and rescue. Paul was a longtime member of Hundesport Alaska, and volunteered his and his dogs' services in several search and rescue efforts.

Growing up in Nome, where his father was involved in gold dredging operations, Paul developed a passion for mining. He graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Mines in 1961. Paul then served in the U.S. Army where he was a training pilot. He flew both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, and attained the rank of First Lieutenant. After his military service, he worked with Pan America Petroleum Company, then returned to UAF and earned a master's degree in 1967. While pursuing his Masters, he mapped Denali National Park on foot. He then worked for the USSR & M Company in both Fairbanks and Salt Lake City. He left his position there as Assistant Chief Geologist to join Noranda Exploration in Anchorage in 1974.

As Noranda's District Geologist for Alaska, Paul was a direct participant in the exploration and development of the Greens Creek Mine near Juneau. In 1982, he moved to Denver as Manager, U.S. Exploration for Noranda. He returned to Alaska in 1985 and established his own business as minerals consultant and mine developer. Over the next several decades, he worked closely with Alaska Native corporations. Paul spent nearly 60 years working in the mining industry. He was involved in exploration and development projects throughout North, South and Central America, as well as Western Europe.

Paul served 35 years as a board member of the Resource Development Council, including a term as president of its statewide board. He was also a past president and long-term board member of the Alaska Miners Association, where he served as Chairman of the State Oversight Committee for more than 25 years and was elected Director Emeritus. Paul supported Alaska Resource Education, and often presented lessons in geology to students in the Anchorage School District. In 2010, Paul received the Alumni Achievement Award for Business & Professional Excellence from UAF.

Paul was preceded in death by his two sisters, Carolyn Nestvold and Ruth Glavinovich; as well as his son, Carl John Glavinovich. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jacqui; daughter, Mikel A. Glavinovich; granddaughter, Zoe; grandson, Ryder; son-in-law, Damian Want; as well as many extended family members; and of course his beloved dog, Ida.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Alaskan Aviation Museum on June 16, 2022, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Make A Wish Foundation.