Harry John Trees

Harry John Trees January 4, 1950 - June 13, 2009 Harry John Trees, 59, a resident of Greenfield, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born January 4, 1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Fred and Mary Grace (Plummer) Trees. Harry served as a Tech Sergeant in the United States Air Force working on Jet engines. His military service also included supporting operations in Vietnam. He was in charge of shipping and receiving at J.R. Wortman Company in Morristown for 26 years. He was also a lifetime member and property director of Faith Lutheran Church, Greenfield. He is survived by his wife Mary Lou Trees; brother, Floyd F. (Valerie) Trees of Camby; niece, great niece and great nephews; 5 step-children, several step-grandchildren and a large church family. He was preceded in death by brother, Eugene E. Trees. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Faith Lutheran Church, 200 West McKenzie Drive, Greenfield, with Rev. Wm. Daniel OConnor officiating. Burial will follow with military graveside rites at Fairview Cemetery in Tipton, IN. Friends may call Wednesday, June 17, 2009 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel, Greenfield, and also one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Faith Lutheran Building Fund, 200 West McKenzie Greenfield, IN 46140. Comments My thoughts and prayers go to the family of Harry Trees. As a Freedom Team Salute ambassador, I have great admiration for Harry's courage and unselfishness in " serving our country during the Vietnam War. He deserves our gratitude and praise. A veteran, Rudy Nylund Rudolph Nylund - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM My condolences to you Mary Lou, though I have never met you, I remember Harry very well. " I remember his love for m+m's, the good things he did for those around him, and the way he was always jolly. I am sad to hear he has left us so soon, and if I could, I would be there. (Please accept this short note in my place. He was a good man,myself and my children will miss him.) Beanie - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Billy and I send you all our prayers.Times like these are difficult enough,as we both know all to well.Words of support and comfort are sent to you and your family.We are " so sorry for your loss.Please let us know if there is anything we can do.Love you ALL! Billy and Sue Bowles - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Mary Lou, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you " and give you peace through this time. It was always a joy everyday to work with Harry at Wortman's. He was a great man, and it is my honor to say that he was my friend. Love, Amy Amy Suits - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM