In Memoriam: Paul Glavinovich
Service to others defined legendary Alaskan’s life Photos Courtesy Glavinovich Family Glavinovich was 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 Glavinovich, a lifelong Alas - kan and leader in the Alaska Miners Association for many years, passed away peacefully at his Anchorage home on April 27, 2022. Paul spent nearly 60 years working in the mining industry. He was in - volved in exploration and develop - ment projects throughout North, South and Central America, as well as Western Europe.
Paul was born on August 19, 1939, in Nome, Alaska, to Marguerite and Carl Glavinovich. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who trained and worked his beloved Labrador re - trievers as hunting dogs and received honors in field trial competitions. He also received high honors and awards with his German shepherds in sever - al fields including protection, track - ing 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 train - ing pilot. He flew both helicopters and
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The Alaska Miner
Summer 2022
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