Michael Werner Hart

On Tuesday, April 25th at the young age of 61, Michael Werner Hart of Salem, Oregon passed away. He was born to Shirley Elaine Hart and Edward Clinton Hart on February 6th, 1962 in Salem, Oregon where he lived throughout his life.

Michael enjoyed spending time in nature, whether it be in the woods or on the water. His love of the outdoors was passed down from his father and grandfather who were instrumental in who he was.

Although Mike never had children of his own, he was blessed to be able to take part in the life of Kristi Creighton from a young age. While Amber and Ryan Creighton were mostly grown when they came into his life, he took great pride in being able to join in their milestones and enjoyed sharing his life with them.

Mike never missed an opportunity to impact the lives of others. His favorite things included introducing people to his favorite hunting spots, teaching them how to fish, helping fix a project around the house, sharing his favorite Autzen traditions, and spending quality time with all those he loved. To know Mike was to have a life-long friend that you could hear coming from a mile away. His heart was as big as his personality, and if you were blessed enough to know him you knew how full of life he was and that you could never predict what would happen next, so you just had to

be ready for an adventure.

Michael is survived by his brother Ed Hart and wife JoAnn, his sister Michelle (Shelly) Winegar, Amy Thomas (niece), her husband Rik and their children Aja, Taylor and Brandon. Eric Peterson (nephew) and his wife Sherry, Ryan Hart (nephew), Melissa Lewis (niece), her husband James and their children Kynslie and Kaemen, Brielle Gordon (niece), her husband Tyler and their daughter Luna, Austin Winegar (nephew) and his wife Morgan, his wife Renee Hart, her children Amber Yant, Ryan Creighton, and Kristi Creighton, and two grandchildren.

Friends and family are invited to join the Hart family on Saturday, May 6th 2023 at 1:00pm for a memorial service. The location of the service is at Grace Community Church, 4105 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, Oregon 97305. A celebration of life will follow at the Hitchin’ Post, 8046 River Rd NE, Salem, OR 97303, for anyone wanting to come and celebrate the life of Michael Hart. In honor of Michael, please come as you are and how Michael loved seeing you, camo and duck gear is perfectly acceptable.

In lue of flowers, help share Michaels love of nature, hunting, and care for others by donating or consider volunteering for one of his favorite charities, The Wounded Warriors In Action. You can contact through their website https://houndsmen4heroes.com

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hed-fh.com for the Hart family.