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Obituary ~ Paul Hartman, 1921-2010
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It is with sorrow the family of Paul Charles Hartman announces his sudden passing on April 30, 2010 at the age of 89 years.
Paul was born in Burlington, Iowa, USA where he met and married Dorothy Louise Dietlein. From the day they wed, they were seldom apart. In his younger days, Paul was a semi-pro baseball player. He worked in Burlington for 30 years as a welder and casket maker. Then in 1971, he and Dorothy decided to follow in their son Tom’s footsteps by moving to Canada and becoming Canadian citizens. They took up residence in High Prairie and were one of the original investors in the Northern Lites Motor Inn and Lounge. A few years later they formed and operated their own business, which they named Flowers `n Things.
Together, Paul and Dorothy enjoyed their lives in High Prairie. They were active bowlers and golfers for many years. In their later years, they were often seen on summer days sitting on their back steps watching the birds. Indeed, the gulls and ravens will miss their daily feeding.
Paul is survived by: his son Tom (Margaret); sister, Janet (Richard) Christ of Burlington; grandchildren Mark (Erica), Amy (Tom) and their mother Alice (Jack) Lloyd; great-grandchildren Connor, Kate and Chloe. Also survived by Margaret’s children and grandchildren Thomas (Heather) and Caitlin, Levi and Faith; Rena (Tom) and Anna and James.
Paul was predeceased by: his parents, Frank and Anna; infant brother John, brothers Leo and Warren. His loving wife Dorothy died 59 days before him. Paul died on what would have been her 89th birthday.
At Paul’s request, no funeral was held. Cremation has occurred.
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