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Louis A. ”Lou” Hartcorn
02/24/1922 — 02/04/2003
From Richland, WA, US | Born in The Bronx, New York
Louis A. ”Lou” Hartcorn
Louis A. Hartcorn, 80, died at his home in Richland on February 4, 2003, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in the Bronx, N.Y. on February 24, 1922 to Louis and Ellen Hartcorn. They later moved to Chatham, N.Y. where he attended school. He graduated from the University of Missouri Missouri School of Mines as a metallurgist. Following college he joined the navy and served in active duty during World War II on Guam.
After his time in the service, he was employed by General Electric in Schenectady, N.Y. and was later transferred to the Hanford Project as a metallurgical engineer/manager where he remained for 36 years. He retired in 1982.
Lou is survived by his wife Betty, his son Scott Suzette, granddaughters Caroline and Tara; his daughter Louise Graversen Ed grandson Scott Nancy and great granddaughter Madilyn; also, his sister Janet Allard, Naugatuck, CT. and aunt Georgette Leslie, Largo, FL and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by brothers-in-law Robert Gloria, Donald Evelyn and James Dale Gier.
He was a member of the American Society for Metals and while employed, was named to the board of directors of the International Metallographic Society serving on the group's executive board for several years and for one year as president. Lou was a member of Richland Lutheran Church for 55 years serving on many boards and committees. He enjoyed duplicate bridge and played with some of the same men for over 30 years. In his retirement years he became a regular swimmer and walker. Lou volunteered as treasurer of the Meadows Springs North Homeowners Assoc. for 16 years. He participated in many sports as a youth and in the early Hanford years he coached a city womens basketball team and later coached and assisted with Little League. Lou was also an appreciator of music with an extensive collection.
Lou and his wife traveled extensively during their retirement years covering much of Europe, Asia, many islands, as well as from coast to coast.
The family wishes to express their sincerest thanks to the wonderful, caring nurses in Hospice Home Care who gave them strength and assistance.
Memorial gifts may be made to Richland Lutheran Foundation, 901 Van Giesen, Richland, WA 99352 or Kennewick Hospice Home Care, 2108 W. Entiat, Kennewick, WA 99336.
There will be a public graveside service at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 8, 2003. A memorial service will be held at Richland Lutheran Church at 3:00 P.M. 901 Van Giesen, Richland.
Our thoughts and love are with you and your family at this time. The greatest thing that we can reflect on is the long and joyous life that your dad lived and all the good times that you,your family and mom shared with Lou.
My heart is with you, my brother. Huge hugs to you,Suzette and the girls, and most of all your mom.
Aloha Pumehana,
Gary A. Pacarro
May you find comfort in your many friends and relatives who reach out to you in your sorrow.
May God be with all of you during your time
of sorrow and bring healing to your hearts.
Lou’s presence on earth will be missed, and we
look forward to meeting with him again in heaven.
Love,
Patti, Kent, and family
Dear Betty and Family, we were saddened to hear of Lou’s death. We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We remember Lou with a smile on his face and a warm welcome to everyone. Love Pat and Gene Keller.
Dear Betty, Louise, Scott and families,we will dearly miss uncle Lou, and we miss not being there with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. So many wonderful memories I have of my uncle. And now we are blessed with a new one…that are loved one indeed lives again in Christ. May we all hold this memory dear until the day we join him in eternity. Love, Jim and Anne
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Hello Betty-
You may not remember us but we went to church together at Richland Lutheran when Palmer Gedde was Pastor.
We were sorry to read of Lou’s death. We want you to know that we are thinking of you as you grieve and our prayers will be with you.
Your friends
Daryl and Nancy
Our thoughts and love are with you and your family at this time. The greatest thing that we can reflect on is the long and joyous life that your dad lived and all the good times that you,your family and mom shared with Lou.
My heart is with you, my brother. Huge hugs to you,Suzette and the girls, and most of all your mom.
Aloha Pumehana,
Gary A. Pacarro
May you find comfort in your many friends and relatives who reach out to you in your sorrow.
May God be with all of you during your time
of sorrow and bring healing to your hearts.
Lou’s presence on earth will be missed, and we
look forward to meeting with him again in heaven.
Love,
Patti, Kent, and family
Dear Betty and Family, we were saddened to hear of Lou’s death. We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We remember Lou with a smile on his face and a warm welcome to everyone. Love Pat and Gene Keller.
Dear Betty, Louise, Scott and families,we will dearly miss uncle Lou, and we miss not being there with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. So many wonderful memories I have of my uncle. And now we are blessed with a new one…that are loved one indeed lives again in Christ. May we all hold this memory dear until the day we join him in eternity. Love, Jim and Anne
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Hello Betty-
You may not remember us but we went to church together at Richland Lutheran when Palmer Gedde was Pastor.
We were sorry to read of Lou’s death. We want you to know that we are thinking of you as you grieve and our prayers will be with you.
Your friends
Daryl and Nancy
We love you Grandpa Louie,
Words cannot be said to express how much you mean to us. We have so many fond memories of you and will cherish them forever. We appreciate you for so many things but you are most appreciated for the love and pride that you had for your family. We are so blessed because we get to see that same love and pride in our own Dad everyday. Thank you for being such a great role model to us all.
We know that you are now in a better place, in heaven with God, but you will live forever in our hearts.
Your loving Granddaughters,
Caroline and Tara
Louise & family:
My sincerest sympathy in the loss of your father. The older we get and the longer we have our parents, we appreciate them more and we’re never ready to give them up. Hang on to your wonderful memories and know you will be together again.
Sincerely, Judy
Class of ’63
We want to take this opportunity to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the recent passing of Lou. Although we had not been together during the time of Lous illness we have been updated on a weekly and most recently on a daily basis.
His passing affected all of us who knew him, but especially those who loved him, his family. We share in your sorrow.
We are very sorry that we cannot be with you Saturday; Kari and I are traveling on a business award trip to Mexico. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, The Calhoun Family
Kari, Rob, Travis and Taylor
Betty & Family:
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Lou was a wonderful man, and it has been a blessing to have known him. Peace to you,
Jenny & Jon Page & Family
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