Obituary of Russell Hartrum

Russell "Dusty" Hartrum 64, of Washington NJ died Thursday December 13th, 2007 in Phillipsburg NJ. He was born in Somerville NJ. September 30, 1943. He was the son of the late Russell and Lillian Chamberlain Hartrum. Dusty work for the Skylands Energy in Raritan NJ as a Field Truck Driver for over 18 years. An avid motor sports and NASCAR car fan. He was a fan of Dale Earnhardt Sr. He loved his family and friends, but mostly is Dog "Rusty" Survivors: Surviving by his wife of 17 years, Mildred "Peachie", a stepdaughter Karen Hartrum and her husband Roger of Washington Twp NJ, two brothers, Roger and "Chuck" of Lower Mt Bethel. A sister, RuthAnn Weaver of Washington NJ and 4 grandchildren. He was predeceased by 5 brothers, Bob, Percy, Joe, Bruce and Donald Chamberlain and a sister Beatrice Potter. Services: Family and friends are invited to share memories of Dusty on Tuesday from 4 –7pm in the DeVoe Funeral Services, Inc. 136 West Washington Ave Washington NJ. A Celebration of life will then be held at 7 pm in the funeral home. Cremation will follow in the H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg PA. Memorials: Memorials are encouraged to be sent to the American Heart Association 1 Union Street, Suite 301 Robbinsville, NJ, 08691 Online condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com. Tributes: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PEACHIE,KAREN WE ARE SADDENED TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. YOU'RE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY STRENGTH AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME OF SADNESS.MAY ANGELS WALK WITH YOU TODAY AND ALWAYS. ROGER(BUCK AND VICKY COLLINS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Carrie Laporta Dusty, You left us too soon. You'll be missed more than you know. You were always a good friend, I'll keep the coffee on for you. -Carrie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our condolences at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Not only was Russell a coworker, he was a very good friend. He will be missed,especially his sense of humor. Sincerely, Rod and Carol Singer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Gail & Osie Goodman,Jr. Peachie & Karen, We send our sincere sympathy to you. We had the pleasure of Rusty,s company at lunch at Gronsky's last week and he was so looking forward to the holiday's with the grandchildren. He always had loving words about his family. We will miss him and his wry humor. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Harold and Ruthann Latourette Peachie Karen, We are sorry to here about your loss we will keep you in our prayers Ruth and Oscar -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peach & Karen So sorry to hear about Dusty's passing. Please know that you are in my prayers. He's in heaven drinking coffee with his brothers and sisters right now. God Bless Candi -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Jen I will miss you more than you even know. you were such an amazing grandfather to your grandchildren. i'm going to miss all of your dirty jokes!! LOL I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER and i can't wait to see you up in heaven..and ps. dont be giving god a hard time! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------