Remembering Dr. Gladys Taylor McGarey
November 30, 1920 - September 28, 2024

Dr. Gladys left this earthly plane Saturday, September 28, heading for new horizons we’ve only dreamt of.

Dr. Gladys leaves behind a legacy of love rooted in the most important secret she shared: Love is the most powerful medicine. She often talked about the 5Ls: Love, Life, Labor, Laughter, and Listening, pointing out that love must accompany each of the other Ls for them to lead to health and happiness. “Once you’re able to receive love, health and happiness will follow. Then the only natural response is to start spreading it to everyone you meet.” We are so very grateful for the love, joy, and wisdom she shared and hope these continue to ripple far and wide.

In regard to the first secret to health and happiness shared in her book “You are here for a reason,” Dr. Gladys wrote: “living with purpose can actually help us live longer – and better. And the joy it brings to our lives will ripple out to the world around us.” She truly lived this way, working tirelessly on her most recent 10-year plan to the very end, and her work lives on through The Foundation for Living Medicine which will continue to work to further Dr. Gladys’ legacy, including her vision for a Village for Living Medicine.

If Dr. Gladys touched your heart, please consider contributing to The Foundation for Living Medicine’s efforts to KEEP her legacy alive through educational programming, media projects and her long held vision to create THE VILLAGE FOR LIVING MEDICINE, a state of the art, health services campus embedded in her philosophy of living medicine.  Thank you for helping us keep her legacy alive.

In honor of Dr. Gladys, let us embrace her mantra “Be Glad” and continue spreading the waves of her love, wisdom, and joy across the globe.

Submit a tribute
Make a donation
Memorial Services

Remembering Dr. Gladys

I had to come back to post this lovely poem as I read more about the remarkable life My Mentor, Dr. Gladys McGarey lived; A consolation for family, friends, colleagues and all who knew her: The Rose Beyond the Wall A rose once grew where all could see Sheltered beside a garden wall And, as the days past swiftly by It spread its branches, straight and tall One day, a beam of light shone through A crevice that had opened wide The rose bent gently toward its warmth Then passed beyond to the other side Now, you who deeply feel its loss Be comforted, the rose blooms there It’s beauty even greater now Nurtured by God’s own loving care. Author unknown
  • CAROLYN O. SOLANKE
Oh no!! I am here in the Republic of Ireland and thinking of reaching out to Mam who is one of my Mentors-may her gentle Soul Rest in Perfect Peace! Legacy you are Dr Gladys McGarey!! (I refer to her as one of my Mentors: as I just got to know about her mid this year and included her 5L’s (added one more L) in a framework in a Speaking engagement I had in Swindon, England on the 21st September!1 in my search to at least reach her or possibly interview her-here I am shocked that she’s Passed on. Sure she died empty-Poured all she could… What next? The Foundation is a piece of her Legacy and long live-impacting lives. I will see how I can be a part of this-I am a Governance Consultant (ESG Focused).
  • CAROLYN O. SOLANKE
i am so sorry that Dr. McGarey has left us, i just finished reading her book, “the well lived life” I could not put it down, she has made a huge impact on my life, everything she said, resonated with me. i have worked all my life in an acute care hospital in BC Canada, i too would send love out to every patient that i was in contact with.. thank you Dr. Gladys (keep working with us all from the “other” side, we need you still
  • bonnie Ann laing
I have read Gladys book and subscribed to her newsletter, and I have also watched several videos with interviews. Gladys has given me hope and inspiration, she is the best role model I can get. I will always bring this remarkable woman with me, as an inner voice of what a real life should be like.
  • Ann-Britt Sternfeldt
11/24/24– I just finished Dr. Gladys’ new book today and then googled her and found she had transitioned. I feel sadness because I just became acquainted with her, however, I am profoundly impacted by her life and her teaching. I am 61, and I will live longer and better because of the Be Glad Doctor!
  • Pam Palmer
In 1984 my wife took her life after a severe and sudden post partum depression. I had a three month old and 3 1/2 year old. I was directed by two dreams to go to ARE clinic in Phoenix.where i went to a liv in program. Very strange for the time and being from NJ. But dream was definitive, white fishing boat that I was destined to take was the ARE where so many fish could be cought, you couldn’t miss. So I followed instructions and went. Harmon Bro was my room mate establishing a lifelong friendship. And I was plugged into a wall. Contact via dreams with my deceased wife started and all fell into place. When I came to ARE clinic I felt like I went home. It took me years to put into words what that meant but later I realized it was love. That what was there. That’s what started the healing. She lived love. I ve been in contact a number of times with different things that came up and she was always present for help. The relationship never stopped.. love. And that’s what her message is for us.all. Love one another like Jesus taught us
  • Richard Aulicino
I don’t know how I stumbled onto her website but I’m so glad I did. I still carry in my heart one thing she said about in total darkness, the light from a single candle makes all the difference. It really helps me when I’m in a dark place, wait for the small light and it’ll make all the difference. RIP Dr. Gladys.
  • Janet
A beautiful family celebration. I came across an interview just recently and was mesmerized. I was greatly saddened when I learned she had passed. I will be 78 next month and will carry her with me through my remaining time and listen to her interviews and podcasts. Thank you for sharing this tribute.
  • Ms Terry Carpenter
I will cherish Dr. Gladys for the rest of my life. Amen.
  • Madonna Roy

Submit your tribute today

Facebook

Foundation For Living Medicine
12621 N. Tatum Blvd, Suite 506
Phoenix, AZ 85032

© 2024 All Rights Reserved.