W. Glynn Roberson Jr.

Dr. Roberson was born in San Antonio, Texas, on July 29, 1935, the oldest of five children of Willie Glynn and Florence Roberson. He moved with his family from Dallas, Texas, to Portland, Oregon, in 1949. He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice; children, Catherine (Kevin McAllister) and William (Savannah); grandchildren, Morgan (Sergio Martinez), Liam, and Caleb Reid; two great-grandchildren; sister, Jayne; and brother, Ronald. He was preceded in death by his brother, Clay and sister, Joyce.

Glynn graduated from Parkrose High School in 1953, lettering in football, basketball, and baseball. He attended the University of Oregon, where he played football and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He graduated from the University of Oregon Dental School in 1960. Following dental school, Glynn served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Moving back to Oregon in 1964, he set up his dental practice in Northeast Portland, where he practiced until his retirement in 2000.

Most of Glynn's friends called him "Garcia" or "Doc," and he loved giving them nicknames as well, especially his Phi Delt brothers. He loved to entertain, and his parties and dancing were legendary. His love of sports lasted a lifetime, with favorites including racquetball, golf, and U of O football. Glynn also loved gardening and tormenting friends with hundreds of emails.

Nothing was more treasured by Glynn than time spent with his best friend, Mary Alice; his family; his friends; and, of course, his wife's Irish relatives.

Active memberships included the Multnomah Athletic Club and Riverside Golf and Country Club, where he served on numerous committees and both boards; The Auld Lang Syne Society, U of O Booster Club, Phi Delta Theta, and the Oregon Dental Association.

A Recitation of the Rosary will be held on January 14, 2026, at 10:30 am at St. Mary Magdalene (The Madeleine) Catholic Church, located at 3123 NE 24th Ave., Portland, Oregon, 97212.

A Funeral Mass will follow on the same day at 11:00 am at the same location. Please join the family for a reception immediately following the service.