Ruth J. Hartman's Obituary
Mrs. Ruth J. Hartman, age 98, went to be with her Lord Thursday evening, October 20, 2003, in Muskegon. She was born December 31, 1904 in Garfield Township, Newaygo County, Michigan to Gilbert & Mary (Lilone) Barnhard and had resided in the Muskegon area since 1929. Ruth was a member of Orchard View Congregational Church where he had been active with the Women's Friendship Circle and Sunday School. On June 25, 1927 she married Laurence C. Hartman and he preceded her in death on November 11, 1975. Her daughter-in-law, Audrey, 2 brothers, Frederick and Edwin Barnhard and 1 sister, Eva Sandy, also preceded her in death. SURVIVORS include 2 sons, Lee (Phyllis) Hartman of Muskegon and Leonard (Marilyn ) Hartman of Norton Shores; 7 grandchildren, Michael, Tony (Lisa) and Larry Hartman, Leeann (Randy) Bean, Dr. David Hartman (Jennifer Hartman), Dr. Daniel (Dr. Kimberly) Hartman and DeAnne (David) Gavalis; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. SERVICES will be 2:00 PM Saturday at Orchard View Congregational Church (2175 Marquette Ave.) with Pastor Daniel Rudd officiating. Burial will be in Mona View Cemetery. VISITATION WITH Ruth’s family will be 1 hour prior to the service at the Church. MEMORIAL GIFTS to the Building Fund of Orchard View Congregational Church will be appreciated. You are invited to share your memories of Ruth with her family, at their On-line Guest Book @ www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements by
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Avenue
231-726-5210
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