Glen Hugh Hart, age 86, of Albany, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at his home.

Glen was born in Albany, Oregon, to Charles and Margaret (Cochran) Hart. He grew up in Jefferson, Oregon, and graduated from Jefferson High School.

Glen spent most of his life in farming while, at the same time, serving 32 years in the Navy and Naval Reserves. In his early years, he farmed mint with his father. Later, Glen and his father started Hart's Nursery. Glen married Nancy Newman on July 25, 1968, where they combined eight children and then together had one of their own.

Glen loved to fish and spent many days in his boat with family and friends. Glen and Nancy also enjoyed traveling. They spent many years at their place in Kona. They also traveled to many places in their motorhome with friends. Glen loved spending time in his yard surrounded by his flowers and vegetable garden. Glen was a huge community supporter. He served on the Board of the Albany Boys and Girls Club for over 20 years and was a past president.

He 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 will be at the Albany Boys and Girls Club on October 28 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Albany Boys and Girls Club.

AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home is handling the arrangements (www.aasum-dufour.com).