Harry Githens

Harry Reed Githens, age 70, died February 2, 2010 of complications from dimentia.

He was born April 4, 1939 in Harrisburg, Oregon to Clarence and Gertrude (Starr) Githens.  He married Geralding Detering on July 29, 1963.

Harry graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1957, and later from Aircraft Maintenance and Repair School at Lane Community College. During his high school years he enjoyed farming in Eastern Oregon in the summertime.  He served in the Army National Guard for two years, and worked for Georgia Pacific Plywood Mill for 25 years before farming for Detering Orchards until his retirement in 2008.  He lived his entire life in the Harrisburg area.

Harry was an avid sportsman with a love of hunting and fishing.  He liked to tie his own flies and made many fishing trips down the Willamette River in his McKenzie River drift boat.  He enjoyed hiking in the Cascades with his children’s grade school classes and treasured hiking, camping and hunting with his sons along the Skyline Trail. 

He enjoyed antique shopping and had a particular interest in Native American artifacts.  He took pleasrue in reading books about the history of the Pacific Northwest.  He had a passion for gardening and propagating rhododendrons which created a beautiful display of color in the spring.  For several years, he was the secretary for the local Fertile District Improvement Co. Committee which focused on preserving the quality of the riverbank from Coburg to Harrisburg. 

Harry was preceded in death by his mother and father.  He is survived by his wife, Geralding; daughter Maria; sons Scott and Russell; grandson Reed and brother George Githens. 

A gathering of friends and family will be held a a time that is yet to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Harrisburg Museum (located at 490 Smith Street, Harrisburg OR 97446) would be appreciated.

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