Carlton L. Hartman

Carlton L. Hartman passed away peacefully Monday evening, May 19, 2008 at Royalton Manor, St. Joseph, with his children at his bedside. He had been a former resident of Lakeview Terrace Apartments. Carlton was born July 12, 1923 in South Haven, the youngest of four children born to Ada and Robert Hartman. He graduated from Bangor High School, where he first noticed Virginia Morehead while rehearsing for the school operetta. After high school, Carlton entered the US Army in October, 1942, and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands during WWII. They were married December 18, 1943, at her sister's farmhouse in Bangor. During his tour of service, Carlton discovered a talent for photography, which later developed into a hobby and his lifetime membership into Twin Cities Camera Club. After the war, Carlton attended barber school, eventually settling with Virginia in Coloma, where he opened Carl's Barber Shop. They raised their family of four, keeping busy with sports, Band Boosters, and active membership in the Coloma United Methodist Church, a bond which lasted almost sixty years. Carlton enjoyed volunteering at the Crystal Springs Youth Camp. After health problems forced both Virginia and Carlton into early retirement, they became part-time custodians of their beloved Coloma UMC. When they moved to Lakeview Terrace in St. Joseph, they enthusiastically made the change from rooting for the Coloma Comets to cheering on two grandchildren in St. Joe Bear activities. Carlton is survived by daughters, Carole Sternaman of Coloma, Connie (Daryl) Iwankovitsch of Cass City, Carla (George) Frischkorn, of St. Joseph; son, Gary (Karen) Hartman of Elgin, SC; 9 grandchildren; five great granddaughters; and sister-in-law Edith Hartman of Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by Virginia, his wife of 64 years, and son-in-law, Monte Sternaman. The family will meet friends on Friday, May 23, 2008 from 9:30-11:00 AM at the Coloma United Methodist Church, 144 S. Church Street, Coloma, where the funeral service will be at 11:00 AM, with Pastor O'Ryan Rickard officiating. According to his wishes cremation will follow the service. Memorials can be designated at the church prior to the service. Arrangements by the Bangor Chapel, D. L. Miller Funeral Home. www.dlmillerfuneralhome.com

Carlton L. Hartman

July 12, 1923 - May 19, 2008