Glen Tillitt
June 12, 1940 - December 29, 2012
June 12, 1940 — Dec. 29, 2012 Glen peacefully passed away early Saturday morning, Dec. 29, in Corvallis, with his family by his side. Glen was born June 12, 1940, in Toppenish, Wash., to Ralph and Delena Tillitt. He grew up in Portland, and attended University of Oregon and later Oregon State University, where he graduated in 1963 with a degree in forestry. After graduation, he joined the National Guard and eventually retired from the Army Reserve with 20 years of service. Glen had a 32-year career with the State of Oregon Department of Forestry, taking early retirement in 1997 due to an earlier onset of Parkinson’s disease. Glen is survived by his brother, LeRoy (Laura) Tillitt of Portland; his five children, Anthony (Rema) Tillitt of Albany, Cheryl Meloy of Portland, James (Leta) Tillitt of Eugene, Lujennie (Reid) Leake of Hillsboro and Susan (Rick) Tillitt-Hangartner of Corvallis; and six grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon.
June 12, 1940 — Dec. 29, 2012 Glen peacefully passed away early Saturday morning, Dec. 29, in Corvallis, with his family by his side. Glen was born June 12, 1940, in Toppenish, Wash., to Ralph and Delena Tillitt. He grew up in Portland,... View Obituary & Service Information