In the early morning hours of June 22, 2008, my sweet eternal companion and soul mate returned to his heavenly home.
He was the last of six children, born on June 15, 1924. Al married the love of his life, Ruth Ann Pass, in 1970 and adopted her two children, Steve and Darlene. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple in 1992. He had three boys by his first marriage, two of whom survive him: Danny and Scott Hartley. His oldest son, Al Jr., was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1972 after returning home from serving in Viet Nam for the Navy. Al is survived by his loving wife, his sons and daughter, seven grand-children, two great grandchildren, and his dog, Kiki. Al was a very kind, loving and loyal husband, father and friend. It was a joy to have been married to him for nearly 38 years. His first concern was for his family. He always put their needs above his own. He worked a variety of difficult jobs during his life to support his family, and made many friends during the 45 years he sold Kirby vacuums.
Al was one of the "greatest generation." He served his country during World War II in the Navy as a Pharmacist's Mate. He could take a difficult situation and make the best of it, even make it fun. Al was very creative. He could make something out of nothing, or near nothing. He had a quick wit and was always doing something to make others laugh. He loved practical jokes and puns. And oh, how he loved to dance. Al had many gifts and talents from God and was able to use them well. He was sensitive to others and very close to his Heavenly Father. Al loved to read and was an avid reader all his life. He appreciated nature, the colors in the sunrise and sunset, the smell of chaparral after the rain, the wind in his hair, the warmth of the campfire, the thrill of catching a fish, or hunting deer. Al loved animals and had several pets who gave him great love and joy. He enjoyed telling stories of his youth, his navy experiences and his candy-making days. He went through the great depression, survived World War II, and a 17-year marriage that ended in divorce. In his later years, he had his gallbladder removed, melanoma, multiple skin cancer surgeries, radiation, a craniotomy, two facial resections, arthritis, diabetes and emphysema. He was awesome. Al lived with constant pain and still could smile and make others happy. He never complained. He never gave up. He NEVER gave up. He was an example of strength, courage, selflessness and optimism to all who knew him and he will be deeply missed. I love you, babe.
Funeral Services will be held on Fri., June 27th, at 4 p.m. at the Oquirrh Stake Center, 5208 West Cyclamen Way (6340 South), West Jordan.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/26/2008 - 6/27/2008.
He was the last of six children, born on June 15, 1924. Al married the love of his life, Ruth Ann Pass, in 1970 and adopted her two children, Steve and Darlene. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple in 1992. He had three boys by his first marriage, two of whom survive him: Danny and Scott Hartley. His oldest son, Al Jr., was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1972 after returning home from serving in Viet Nam for the Navy. Al is survived by his loving wife, his sons and daughter, seven grand-children, two great grandchildren, and his dog, Kiki. Al was a very kind, loving and loyal husband, father and friend. It was a joy to have been married to him for nearly 38 years. His first concern was for his family. He always put their needs above his own. He worked a variety of difficult jobs during his life to support his family, and made many friends during the 45 years he sold Kirby vacuums.
Al was one of the "greatest generation." He served his country during World War II in the Navy as a Pharmacist's Mate. He could take a difficult situation and make the best of it, even make it fun. Al was very creative. He could make something out of nothing, or near nothing. He had a quick wit and was always doing something to make others laugh. He loved practical jokes and puns. And oh, how he loved to dance. Al had many gifts and talents from God and was able to use them well. He was sensitive to others and very close to his Heavenly Father. Al loved to read and was an avid reader all his life. He appreciated nature, the colors in the sunrise and sunset, the smell of chaparral after the rain, the wind in his hair, the warmth of the campfire, the thrill of catching a fish, or hunting deer. Al loved animals and had several pets who gave him great love and joy. He enjoyed telling stories of his youth, his navy experiences and his candy-making days. He went through the great depression, survived World War II, and a 17-year marriage that ended in divorce. In his later years, he had his gallbladder removed, melanoma, multiple skin cancer surgeries, radiation, a craniotomy, two facial resections, arthritis, diabetes and emphysema. He was awesome. Al lived with constant pain and still could smile and make others happy. He never complained. He never gave up. He NEVER gave up. He was an example of strength, courage, selflessness and optimism to all who knew him and he will be deeply missed. I love you, babe.
Funeral Services will be held on Fri., June 27th, at 4 p.m. at the Oquirrh Stake Center, 5208 West Cyclamen Way (6340 South), West Jordan.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/26/2008 - 6/27/2008.
In the early morning hours of June 22, 2008, my sweet eternal companion and soul mate returned to his heavenly home.
He was the last of six children, born on June 15, 1924. Al married the love of his life, Ruth Ann Pass, in 1970 and adopted her two children, Steve and Darlene. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple in 1992. He had three boys by his first marriage, two of whom survive him: Danny and Scott Hartley. His oldest son, Al Jr., was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1972 after returning home from serving in Viet Nam for the Navy. Al is survived by his loving wife, his sons and daughter, seven grand-children, two great grandchildren, and his dog, Kiki. Al was a very kind, loving and loyal husband, father and friend. It was a joy to have been married to him for nearly 38 years. His first concern was for his family. He always put their needs above his own. He worked a variety of difficult jobs during his life to support his family, and made many friends during the 45 years he sold Kirby vacuums.
Al was one of the "greatest generation." He served his country during World War II in the Navy as a Pharmacist's Mate. He could take a difficult situation and make the best of it, even make it fun. Al was very creative. He could make something out of nothing, or near nothing. He had a quick wit and was always doing something to make others laugh. He loved practical jokes and puns. And oh, how he loved to dance. Al had many gifts and talents from God and was able to use them well. He was sensitive to others and very close to his Heavenly Father. Al loved to read and was an avid reader all his life. He appreciated nature, the colors in the sunrise and sunset, the smell of chaparral after the rain, the wind in his hair, the warmth of the campfire, the thrill of catching a fish, or hunting deer. Al loved animals and had several pets who gave him great love and joy. He enjoyed telling stories of his youth, his navy experiences and his candy-making days. He went through the great depression, survived World War II, and a 17-year marriage that ended in divorce. In his later years, he had his gallbladder removed, melanoma, multiple skin cancer surgeries, radiation, a craniotomy, two facial resections, arthritis, diabetes and emphysema. He was awesome. Al lived with constant pain and still could smile and make others happy. He never complained. He never gave up. He NEVER gave up. He was an example of strength, courage, selflessness and optimism to all who knew him and he will be deeply missed. I love you, babe.
Funeral Services will be held on Fri., June 27th, at 4 p.m. at the Oquirrh Stake Center, 5208 West Cyclamen Way (6340 South), West Jordan.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/26/2008 - 6/27/2008.
He was the last of six children, born on June 15, 1924. Al married the love of his life, Ruth Ann Pass, in 1970 and adopted her two children, Steve and Darlene. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple in 1992. He had three boys by his first marriage, two of whom survive him: Danny and Scott Hartley. His oldest son, Al Jr., was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1972 after returning home from serving in Viet Nam for the Navy. Al is survived by his loving wife, his sons and daughter, seven grand-children, two great grandchildren, and his dog, Kiki. Al was a very kind, loving and loyal husband, father and friend. It was a joy to have been married to him for nearly 38 years. His first concern was for his family. He always put their needs above his own. He worked a variety of difficult jobs during his life to support his family, and made many friends during the 45 years he sold Kirby vacuums.
Al was one of the "greatest generation." He served his country during World War II in the Navy as a Pharmacist's Mate. He could take a difficult situation and make the best of it, even make it fun. Al was very creative. He could make something out of nothing, or near nothing. He had a quick wit and was always doing something to make others laugh. He loved practical jokes and puns. And oh, how he loved to dance. Al had many gifts and talents from God and was able to use them well. He was sensitive to others and very close to his Heavenly Father. Al loved to read and was an avid reader all his life. He appreciated nature, the colors in the sunrise and sunset, the smell of chaparral after the rain, the wind in his hair, the warmth of the campfire, the thrill of catching a fish, or hunting deer. Al loved animals and had several pets who gave him great love and joy. He enjoyed telling stories of his youth, his navy experiences and his candy-making days. He went through the great depression, survived World War II, and a 17-year marriage that ended in divorce. In his later years, he had his gallbladder removed, melanoma, multiple skin cancer surgeries, radiation, a craniotomy, two facial resections, arthritis, diabetes and emphysema. He was awesome. Al lived with constant pain and still could smile and make others happy. He never complained. He never gave up. He NEVER gave up. He was an example of strength, courage, selflessness and optimism to all who knew him and he will be deeply missed. I love you, babe.
Funeral Services will be held on Fri., June 27th, at 4 p.m. at the Oquirrh Stake Center, 5208 West Cyclamen Way (6340 South), West Jordan.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/26/2008 - 6/27/2008.
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