Harry F. Sievers Obituary (1925

Harry F. Sievers Jr. 93, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday morning, November 8, 2018 at Michele's Adult Foster Care Home in Beaverton. Harry was born on September 26, 1925 in Portland, OR. He was one of three children born to Harry F. and Myrtle (Felton) Sievers Sr. He was raised in St John's and attended Roosevelt High School graduating with the Class of 1944. He enlisted into the US Navy and served his country for two years as a Seabee in Guam and was honorably discharged as a Storekeeper 3rd Class in 1946. Harry met his future wife, Dorothea Marie deLespinasse, at a Viking picnic on the Sandy River. Following a short courtship, they married on June 5, 1948 in Portland. They made their home in Portland and raised four children; Greg, Carol, Matthew and Andrew. Following his service in the US Navy he attended Vanport College, Portland State University (Go Vikings), and Western Oregon University, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in teaching. He taught sixth grade at Gilbert Elementary, for 30 years. When meeting former students, they would sing Dad's praises as a great teacher. Harry also coached football, track and basketball. Upon retirement from teaching Harry drove school bus for the Portland School district until 1985 when he retired. Harry was an avid Boston Celtics fan and enjoyed watching sports on TV. Harry also enjoyed doing home improvement projects around his home. He liked to garden, and to visit with family. He had a remarkable sense of humor, his finest legacy, which his children and grandchildren carry on. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his two siblings, Shirley Blount and Robert Sievers, and his nephew, Robert Blount. Heaven will never be the same with the laughter Harry brings to all. Harry was also predeceased by his nephew, Gordon St. Marie He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothea, and by his four children and their spouses; Greg and Kathy Sievers of Hillsboro, Carol and Milt Kubiak of Redwood City, CA, Matthew and Laurinda Sievers of Battleground, WA, Andrew Sievers of Portland,grandchildren Adam, Mara, Petra, Joel, Brian, and Brianna Sievers, his nephew, Jerry Blount (Carey),Damascus, and his two great nieces Jill and JJ. The family suggest donations in Harry's name to Friends of Outdoor School Click Here Or send check to Friends of Outdoor School; PO Box 82684, Portland, OR 97282.