Obituary

Gregory K. Henson
July 14, 1051--December 9, 2020

Gregory K. Henson, 69, formerly of Pendleton, Oregon, passed away on December 9, 2020, at his home in Portland. He was born in Boulder, Colorado, and moved to Pendleton, Oregon, at 6 weeks of age, when his father got a job teaching music with Pendleton School District 16R.

Greg graduated from Pendleton High School in 1969; and the University of Oregon in 1974. He was an avid and loyal Duck fan his entire life.

Greg played the trombone in the Pendleton Junior and Senior High School bands, and was a member of the Rangers Drum & Bugle Corps. One of his favorite pastimes was listening to many Drum & Bugle Corps records and drumming on the arm of the couch with them. He loved history, the Beatles, and the 3 Stooges. Greg moved to Portland in 1982. He worked at the Housing Authority of Portland and the Vancouver Housing Authority as a case manager. He most recently worked at QFC and was loved his co-workers and the public. Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Wanda Henson; and his longtime companion Sharon Clapp. He is survived by his sister Chris Henson Woodward, his brother-in-law Rick Woodward, his niece Sarah and nephew Sam, and a plethora of devoted friends. He also was a devoted honorary uncle to many of his friends' children.

Disposition is by cremation by Springer and Son of Aloha, Oregon. Please add a message or memory on their online guestbook at www.springerandson.com

Memorial donations in his honor can be sent to the Oregon Food Bank, 7900 NE 33rd Dr, Portland, OR 97211.