WILLIAM “TERRY” HARTMAN

I will just start at the beginning.  Born Nov. 24, 1946, graduated Northampton 1964.  Joined the Navy at 17 years old.  I think the reason I joined the Navy was because of my dad.  He told me that you get three meals a day and a warm place to sleep.  Viet Nam was just starting and I wanted to serve my country.  I also knew that I would get the best training in the world.

I grew up in the Navy.  Traveled half way around the world.  Spent most of my time at sea.  Saw many different countries.  Discharged 1967.  Hired at Mack Trucks, worked various jobs for almost 20 years.  Went to Roadway Express and drove truck for another 20 years.  Retired Nov. 2008.

I was married 3 times.  My first wife gave me a wonderful daughter, who has since then given me 3 granddaughters.  She passed away in 2002.  I remarried later, but that did not work out.  I met the woman of my dreams and married her this past April.  She is the best thing that could have happened to me.  It is amazing how you can put 70 years of life in such a short space.  Of course I did skip a lot.

My major lesson in life came at an early age.  Both my parents worked hard and were the most honest people.  I went through life from what I learned from them.  My advice to the next generation is simple - believe in God and do unto others as you would have them do to you.  If you are lucky you will find love and happiness.

Terry Hartman and wife Geralyn