Since this was a long trip with lots of planning, it seems reasonable to post some final thoughts. They might help someone else with their planning. You can scroll down to see thoughts on the trip in general and specifically Glacier. One of the main thoughts is that this was a marvelous trip and I'd love to do it again.
Miscellaneous Thoughts
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Getting the ice chest was a good idea. It was very handy to have food that easily accessible. It allows you to eat whenever you want and keep drinks cold in the room.
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Washing quick-dry clothes in the room was a good idea. They were always dry by morning. We could have gotten by with less clothes.
Final thoughts on Glacier National Park
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I liked Glacier better than Yellowstone. Its probably the vibe around Swiftcurrent but I preferred it in any event. Its also likely due to the mountains in Glacier while Yellowstone is much flatter. Don't think that Yellowstone isn't wonderful because it is.
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The kids (some are old kids) working in Glacier are the happiest workforce I've been around. They don't get paid a lot and work hard but we couldn't find anyone that wanted to be anywhere else. Hiking is the day off activity. Compared to some of their hikes we only took casual strolls. The people at Swiftcurrent definitely added to our enjoyment.
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Make sure you have alternate plans for trails to hike. Many of the trails in that area close due to grizzly activity. We never did get to hike to Iceberg Lake.
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The food at the Italian Garden restaurant at Swiftcurrent isn't special but we liked the atmosphere. Most days it was just too much trouble to go anywhere else. We just got on the waiting list, got a cold one and waited on the porch.
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If the thought of bears bothers you, consider a ranger led hike. They'll tell you that they aren't there to protect you but they'll make you feel better. Also do some research on what to do (or not do) if you encounter a grizzly. Running, for instance, is a very BAD idea.
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We didn't have bear spray but should have. Its available in the gift shops if you can't find it anywhere else. Glad we didn't learn any lessons the hard way.
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We learned something interesting (maybe scary) when we got home. There was a serious bear attack in 2005 in Glacier involving a father and daughter. The father was seriously injured. The attack occurred on the Grinnell Glacier Trail where we had been. They had bear spray but weren't sure how to use it. It might have helped prevent the attack. The bear apparently felt it was attacking a threat to its cubs.
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They sell walking sticks with bells. We were consistently told that the bells don't do anything except aggravate the other people. The bears are more likely to hear your voice as you go "Yo Bear!".
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The hiking / trekking poles we bought were worth the money. You need 2, not 1. Sue said she might not have gotten up to Grinnell Glacier without them. They're helpful for keeping your balance, stepping up steep parts or rocks and for braking yourself going downhill.
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Take the hike to the Hidden Lake Overlook from the Logan Pass Visitor's Center. Not too hard and its on a boardwalk. The view is spectacular and the mountain goats were better. I understand that encountering them is not unusual. Get there early since they don't have enough parking.
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When to go? July seems to be the earliest. There was still snow around even then. Somewhere around the Fourth of July is when the Grinnell Glacier trail opened clear to the top and that was done with the help of dynamite. Going to the Sun Road usually doesn't open until June 1 or later. Their winters are a bit worse than I'm used to. If you plan to visit Glacier in October, you need to check to see what is open.
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My opinion is that if you don't or can't hike, that you won't enjoy Glacier as much as you could. It seems to me to be a hiker's park. You don't need to go into the backcountry and there some fairly flat trails around Swiftcurrent. Going to the Sun Road is pretty amazing, though, no matter what.