The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Glen Hart, owner of longtime members Hart’s Nursery of Jefferson, a greenhouse grower based in Jefferson, Oregon. He passed away October 14, 2021 at the age of 86.
Glen was born in Albany, Oregon to Charles and Margaret (Cochran) Hart. He grew up in Jefferson, Oregon and graduated from Jefferson High School. He joined the Navy and later the Naval Reserves. He also got into farming at a young age, farming mint with his father. Later, they started Hart’s Nursery of Jefferson. The nursery’s story was featured in the January 2011 issue of Digger magazine.
Glen married Nancy Newman on July 25, 1968, and they combined eight children to form a family, then had a child of their own. He enjoyed fishing, boating, travel and gardening. He was a community supporter, serving more than 20 years on the board of the Albany Boys and Girls Club, including serving as president.
Glen is survived by his wife Nancy; children Susanne Michaelson, Kathy (Dave) Holman, Ken (Wanda) Davidson, Patty (Dan) Street, Marlene (Mark) Looney, Doug (Deanna) Hart, Janet Preble, and Peggy (Larry) Burris; 17 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sisters Charla (John) Carey, Bonnie Stroud, Barbara (Gary) Zehner.
A celebration of life was held October 28. Memorial contributions may be made to the Albany Boys and Girls Club. AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home was in care of arrangements.