Caroline Hartrampf
Caroline Hartrampf
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Caroline Hartrampf Obituary
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HARTRAMPF, Caroline CAROLINE ELIZABETH HARTRAMPF July 18, 1989 - October 31, 2008 Caroline Elizabeth Hartrampf, 19, of Sandy Springs, joined her Lord Jesus Christ in heaven on October 31, 2008, during an automobile accident. She was born July 18, 1989, in Atlanta, the beloved firstborn of Jack and Sharon Hartrampf. Caroline was a student at The University of Alabama, where she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She also attended Church of the Highlands on campus. At church, she served on the Leadership Team as leader of a Bible study for freshman girls. During the summer, she enjoyed a rigorous, but rewarding, two months as a counselor for young campers at Camp Ozark, Arkansas. Caroline is survived by a loving family, most of whom lived on her same street in Sandy Springs surrounding their small Lake Hartrampf, where they all gathered for cook-outs and lake activities. She was big sister to Leigh Anne, 17; Claire, 12; and John III, 6. She is survived by her grandparents, Si and Carole Wages, and John and Karen Hartrampf; uncle and aunt Mike and Lorelei Fischer; and cousins, Kate, 20; David, 18; and John, 14. She looked forward to visits from her uncle, Donald Wages, who lives in Munich, Germany. Fond great-aunts and uncles, and their families live in several states. Caroline cited family as "the most important thing in my life." Numbers of close friends confirm that Caroline's spiritual gift was one of encouragement. With them, she enjoyed travel, wakeboarding, swapping photos, coffee shops, camping, tennis, Spanish lessons, cooking, and just getting outdoors. For family and friends, her life will always be a witness of God's love to us. No doubt, Caroline was surprised and delighted to be in the presence of the Lord Jesus so unexpectedly. Her favorite Bible verse was Psalm 16:11, "You will show me the path of life; in your presence is fullness of Joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore." Services will be at Fellowship Bible Church, 480 W. Crossville Road, Roswell, GA 30075 at 10:30 a.m.on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Interment will be in Arlington Memorial Park, Sandy Springs. In lieu of flowers, gifts made be sent online to Camp Ozark Foundation, Inc. www.campozark.com/foundation, click on the 'Donate Now' button in memory of Caroline Hartrampf. Or mail to: Camp Ozark Foundation, Inc., 155 Camp Ozark Drive, Mount Ida, AR 71957. Another option for memorial gifts is: Calvary Baptist Church, "Mission Trip Assistance Fund", 1121 Paul Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Sandy Springs Chapel Funeral Directors, 136 Mt. Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, 30328.
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Lora Weaver
October 30, 2009
Daren and I, like so many others, continue to be reminded of your great loss and hold you up in prayer before our matchless King. I think about you often.
Nancy Miller
October 29, 2009
Dear Sharon, I am praying for you and your family as you approach the one year anniversary of Caroline going home to be with Jesus. I know it has been so difficult for you all and I am still saddened when ever I am reminded of what you all have been through. I know that the Lord holds you in His loving arms and will be with you always! Love to all, Nancy Miller and Family Psalm 16:11
glenda johnston
October 29, 2009
Jack, Sharon and family, We continue to pray for you and your family on a weekly basis, but more especially these last two weeks. We love you guys!
Patricia Templeton
September 28, 2009
Sharon,
You may not remember me, but I used to babysit for you and Donald many years ago. Last week I was at Canterbury Court for a vespers service and saw a flyer that your dad would be there. In curiousity I googled him and then found the shocking news of your daughter's death. Although I have not seen you in years, and never knew Caroline, this news saddens me. I remember reading about it at the time, but did not make the connectiont to you. There are no easy days following such a tragedy, but the time around anniversaries, particularly the first one, is especially difficult. I did not know to pray for you at the time of Caroline's death, but I will be praying for you in the days and weeks ahead.
Faithfully,
Patricia Templeton
(priest at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church)
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Anita Calloway
November 15, 2008
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hartrampf:
My heart goes out to you due to the loss of your dear daughter. Yet how full your hearts must feel to have such a young lady discribed as having "a passion for God." I pray Our Father consoles you all with the knowledge that you can be with her again. Meanwhile please accept this little poem on Caroline's behalf:
There’s comfort for dear parents
To softly make their hearts shine.
It’s not “God needed another angel”,
Nor was it Caroline’s “time.”
Real comfort comes in knowing
He’ll undo the sadness death has brought
Thru resurrection within his Kingdom
A joyous victory life has wrought!
See her living up to the potential
You always knew she had
In a perfect world and body
Safe from everything that’s bad.
Caroline’s heart went out to others,
Now God will satisfy his own desire,
To reunite this precious girl with loved ones.
To praise him fully she’ll be inspired.
Deanna and Will Carter
November 11, 2008
Jack and Sharon,
Will and I were so saddened to hear about the sudden loss of your daughter, Caroline. Words seem inadequate to express the sorrow we feel. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Julie and Greg Pepper
November 11, 2008
Jack and Sharon,
We are so sorry to hear of your lost. We just got word of what had happened. Greg and I have been praying for you and your family. I t is hard to understand sometime why these things happen. Everything is in His hands. Remember that the Lord will guide you through this time.
Greg and Julie Pepper
Michele and Rob Caporin
November 11, 2008
We will pray for your family to draw on the strength of one another. I am sure Caroline is with you in spirit and there will be times when you will know that she is near. God Bless
Nathan and Kimberly Grant
November 11, 2008
I am so sorry to hear the news about your daughter. My heart aches for you and I pray God's renewing strength for you all.
Sam Mitchell
November 10, 2008
I knew Caroline from Camp Ozark this summer. Every time I went into the store, which was often, I was greeted with her warm smile. It made my day better every time. I am praying for you guys.
Gary and Carol DeMar
November 8, 2008
Sharon and Jack and Si and Carole,
Carol and I heard last night (Nov. 7) that Caroline had died. Words cannot express the sorrow that came over us. You are all in our prayers.
Fran Marziano
November 7, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Words are poor when it comes to the death of a loved one, especially so young. I offer my prayers and thoughts from my heart to your family.
I had the pleasure of meeting Jack at an Aloette function and I just pray that you will heal from this terrible loss.
Sincerely, Fran Marziano, Aloette of New Jersey
Joy Walker
November 7, 2008
Jack and Sharon,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy,
Joy Walker and staff
Mary Gray
November 7, 2008
Jack, Sharon and Leigh Anne,
I only found out yesterday of this terrible loss in your family. My heart aches for you all and I hope you find comfort in your faith and with your family.
Sandy Jones
November 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim Duren
November 6, 2008
Jack and Sharon,
I can't begin to say how sorry I am to learn of your loss. Although God's purpose may be hard to understand right now, the peace that only He can provide will help comfort you and your family during this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.
Kevin & Jane Heeney
November 6, 2008
The whole Hartrampf family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace during this time of tragic loss.
Beverly Hataway Chambers
November 6, 2008
John and Karen,
News of the loss of your grand daughter is sad, however I am glad to know that she was certainly prepared to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I am praying for you and your family.
Beverly Hataway Chambers
Troy Satterfield
November 6, 2008
Hi Sharon and family
I too cannot express my sympathy for your temporary loss of Caroline. She was a beautiful girl on the outside but even more so in her heart. I know you will be reunited one day, but for now she will be missed. I have a family member who once lost her daughter and she told me God loved her so much that He just wanted to be with her. I pray our Lord comforts you in these times.
Troy Satterfield
November 6, 2008
Hi Sharon and family
I too cannot express my sympathy for your temporary loss of Carolyn. She was a beautiful girl on the outside but even more so in her heart. I know you will be reunited one day, but for now she will be missed. I have a family member who once lost her daughter and she told me God loved her so much that He just wanted to be with her. I pray our Lord comforts you in these times.
Nicole Parker-Durden
November 5, 2008
Hartrampf and Wages Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, I remember Caroline as a little girl at Metro Brokers, I had my first real job working for the office there. She grew up into a beautiful young lady it seems. Please know that your families are in my prayers.
Paul Wiggins
November 5, 2008
We offer our most sincere condolences in the loss of your precious Caroline.
Our words seem so weak and futile but know that our hearts are broken as well.
We had the honor of meeting Caroline on several occasions and she visited in our home in March. What a precious and delightful young lady.
Our son, Rob, has lost a very dear friend.
Thank you for raising such a wonderful daughter.
Our prayers are with you.
Paul & Ellen Wiggins
Monroeville, AL
Sharon Dicks
November 5, 2008
Sharon, there are simply no words.... My heart goes out to you and your family. Prayers are all that I can offer but in those prayers, there is the soul-level comfort and healing that only our Lord Jesus Christ can offer at times like this. Your Oasis family is lifting you up to Him.
Rev. Eddie and Nora Pitts
November 4, 2008
Dear Sharon, Jack and Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with
you. May the God of all comfort
comfort you now.
With so much love,
Linda Clary-Umberger
November 4, 2008
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious daughter Caroline. May the Lord comfort you and bless you especially as your trust in Him is so evident.
Hugh Singletary
November 4, 2008
May God wrap his arms around this wonderful family and grant you all peace. I am so sorry and may you gain comfort in knowing there will be a special angel to watch over you.
God Bless
Bill and Linda Grant
November 4, 2008
Jack, Sharon, and family: we were so saddened to hear of the loss of your daughter, Caroline. Her testimony and the beautiful article in the AJC commended her for having "a passion for God." You could not have asked for more--a child who had a real heart for God. Perhaps we will never know God's plan, but we do know that he never leaves us or forsakes us, nor does He ask us to carry the sorrow alone. Take comfort in Him and "Trust His Heart!"
Melissa (Grant) Ellenburg
November 4, 2008
Jack and Sharon--I am so sorry for the loss of your precious daughter. Although we haven't been in contact for many years, from what I have read about Caroline, I can see that she was an angel on Earth who demonstrated with her life what being a true Christian is all about. I know she will be missed by so many, and those who never had the chance to meet her have missed out on a true blessing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family during this time.
Marie Hughes
November 4, 2008
Dear Jack and Family, In 1989 you sold our property in Tucker, GA. We remember your little girl, she was just a baby and we remember how very proud you were of this little girl.
We read with sadness of the homegoing of Caroline, what a wonderful legacy she left for one so young - God needed an angel and chose Caroline. We pray that God will wrap HIS loving arms around you and your family and give you peace. In Christian love, Cliff and Marie Hughes Rutledge, GA.
Mark and Susan Forsling
November 4, 2008
Jack and Sharon - We are so saddened by the loss of your daughter, Caroline. Although we never had the pleasure of meeting her, we felt we knew her because of our mutual connection to the University of Alabama. That she "had a passion for God" gives you comfort in the days ahead.
Roland Renne
November 4, 2008
Jack and Sharon, the Wages and Hartrampf families, what a lovely young woman! Such a loss, but how comforting to know with certainty that she is now with Him who changes not. May our Lord comfort you and strengthen you during this time of your bereavement.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Christine Biasetti
November 4, 2008
There are no adequate words to express my deepest sadness over your loss of precious Caroline. May God hold you all in His hands and comfort you in the days and years to come until your heavenly reunion. I am so so sorry. Christine Biasetti
Michael Johnson
November 4, 2008
Hartramphs and Wages--we are shocked and saddened to hear of Caroline's death. We watched her grow up at The Terrace Salon in Roswell. What has happened to you is every parents nightmare. We hope that God will give you and your family the strength to bear this great sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Michael and Darlene Johnson
Harriette Simmons
November 4, 2008
Jim and I are broken hearted to hear of the death of your precious daughter and granddaughter. May God hold you in the palm of his hand during this time of grief.
Harriette and Jim Simmons
April
November 4, 2008
I didn't know your daughter but her picture caught my eye as I read the ajc. She looks like my beautiful niece. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I'm sorry for your loss.
Charlie Renfroe
November 4, 2008
Jack...Jed called me last night and told me about your precious Caroline...our family is so sorry to learn of this tragic occurance. Patty and I lost our third child and we understand the searing pain of such a loss and want you to know that we are lifting you and your family up and asking our Heavenly Father to comfort you as only He can at such a time...just know that we are thinking of you in this hard hour...
Your billboard family
Charlie Renfroe
Pete Glover
November 4, 2008
My sincere condolences to the whole Hartrampf family.
Lonita Collier
November 4, 2008
I do not know the Hartrampf family, however, it always attracts my attention when a young person is taken from us. I know it must bring you great joy in your time of grief to know that your daughter had a relationship with God prior to her passing. Based on what I have read, not only did she have a passion for God but she also had a passion for introducing others to him. Your daughter sounds like she was an angel on a mission and your family was blessed to be able to care for this angel until her mission was accomplished. I thank God for blessing the world for 19 years with an angel name Caroline Hartrampf....I know you are so grateful and thankful...to God be the glory!
Pam Jernigan
November 4, 2008
Our hearts break for your family over the loss of your beautiful daughter even though we did not know her. Our son's obituary was chosen as a feature for the AJC in June of this year and now I notice them in a different way. It really saddens my heart to see another young person as a feature especially one that has done so many wonderful things in their short time on earth. It is a very difficult journey to move forward without our children but knowing they are with God helps soften it some. We will continue to lift your family up in our prayers. At some point you may want to find a Compassionate Friends group to visit.
Dunwoody Pediatrics
November 4, 2008
We were deeply saddened to hear of Caroline's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this terribly difficult time and our hearts grieve with you. The Physicians and staff of Dunwoody Pediatrics.
Dru Nelson
November 3, 2008
Our hearts are broken. Through our tears, we pray for all of you. What a beautiful, precious child taken so soon. We will cherish our wonderful memories. We love you ALL. Dru, Charles, Pearce, Carter and Blair
Elizabeth Bateman
November 3, 2008
We are so very heartbroken about Caroline. We have been praying for all of you and will continue to do so.
Elizabeth, Brant, Olivia & Audrey Bateman
The Young Family
November 3, 2008
Please know that the Hartrampf and Fischer families are in our prayers. We pray that you will be able to take comfort in; that while you have lost so much, heaven has gained so much more. Caroline is where The Lord has called her to be. May your memories of her life on earth and the impact she has made on others, bring you strength in the days ahead.
Julian (JJ) Jordan
November 3, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Karl, Gayle, Karl & Matt Staber
November 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Norma Alderman
November 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pete Mitchell
November 3, 2008
Jack and Sharon....the news of Caroline's accident reached Destin and we share your sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and your family.
Pete and Melanie Mitchell
Jack and Janice Knocke
November 3, 2008
Jack and Sharon. You do not know us, but we are friends of Lorelei and Mike. We were so sorry to hear this sad news about your daughter. What a beautiful young woman. We know you will find some comfort and peace, over the coming days, knowing that Caroline is in heaven with Jesus Christ. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherri Hopkins
November 3, 2008
Our sincerest and deepest condolences are with all family and friends. May God be with you and comfort you. We will be praying for you. Sherri, Richard and Devin Hopkins
Fellowship Bible Church
Amy Malia
November 3, 2008
Dear Sharon,
It saddens me so much to hear about the loss of your daugther Caroline. Reading all the fond notes posted here shows that Caroline was just as sweet and spiritual as her mother. She truly was beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family during this most difficult time. I will continue to lift all of you up in prayer.
November 3, 2008
Caroline must have been special person for the Lord to want her by his side. God bless you and your family during this difficult time of letting her go.
The Gunter Family
Kreg, Kathleen, Emily, Kara and Ryan
Jerry McClellan / Formetco
November 3, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our thoughts and prays will be with you and your family.
God Bless.
Valerie Fortier
November 3, 2008
Dennis and I were very saddened to hear of your sad news. I remember Caroline from her summer employment at Metro Brokers and she offered a willing smile for all at the office. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Penelope Batts
November 3, 2008
This is so hard to believe or understand and we are so shaken and saddened over your loss of Caroline; you have been in our thoughts and prayers continually. Reading her story here brought us such comfort and we just know that in due time you will be able to rejoice over her wonderful life and the tremendous blessing you and so many others had in her. Lovingly,
Glenda Johnston
November 3, 2008
Jack and Sharon We were so sad to hear of Carolines death. We will be praying for you all. We love you guys. Skip and Glenda Johnston
Mary & Glen Mickleboro
November 3, 2008
Jack & Sharon,
We remember Caroline as a little girl when you were still living in Alpharetta. We are deeply saddend to hear of her passing. You and your family are in our prayers.
Daren and Lora Weaver
November 3, 2008
Daren and I were deeply saddened to hear about your tremendous loss.
Although I haven't seen Caroline for some time, I remember her as a sweet, kind and gentle young lady. After reading what was written about her, I see she never changed; she only became SO MUCH MORE!
I pray that you will find comfort in the fact that God can continue to use her life even now to draw souls to Himself.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this time.
Matt & Rebecca Eads
November 3, 2008
Jack, Sharon, and all family & friends of Caroline - We offer our deepest sympathy during this sad and difficult time.
Matt, Rebecca, Nathan, Caroline & Anna Eads
Enoch & Zemmie Fleck & family
November 3, 2008
Dear Wages & Hartrampfs: What a blessing to know that even in such sudden sorrowful events, we are fully assured of God's purpose and love for us, who remain here. May you all be sustained by His comforting presence. Our prayers are with you.
Robert Murray
November 3, 2008
My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
God Bless
The Selbys
November 3, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss of Caroline. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ted & Janet Wolfson
November 3, 2008
Jack and Sharon - our hearts are broken for you. We are just so sorry to hear this devastating news and are keeping you in our prayers.
The Bedsole's
November 3, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nancy Miller
November 3, 2008
Dear Sharron and Family,
When I heard of your news of your precious child, Caroline, I have shed many a tear and have prayed constantly for you all. I pray that our Lord will carry you around in His arms and give you the perfect peace that passes all our understanding ! I know that she is with Jesus and that your precious Effie and Clayton are celebrating her homecoming! That does not make it easy for those still down here but I am praying and I know the Lord will lift you up and carry you through this storm! I love you all! Nancy Miller
Romans 8:26-27
Robert A. Summerford II
November 3, 2008
Your family is in our prayers.
Paula Byrd
November 3, 2008
Jack,Sharon, Hartrampf family and Wages family. Words cannot express the sorrow in the loss of Caroline. My memories are back to little ones visiting their Dad at the office on Hammond Drive.
I know what it is to lose a child. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Paula Byrd
Tara Wilson
November 3, 2008
Jack & Sharon - Bill and I are old friends of Larry and Michele's. We have actually stayed at your place in Destin I think. We are so sorry to hear about Caroline. She was a true example of one of God's beautiful creatures. You are blessed to have had a daughter that has set such footsteps to follow. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep your faith and stay strong. God's grace will help you through these tough days ahead. Love in Christ, Bill & Tara Wilson.
Sara Eads
November 3, 2008
Jack and Sharon, Karen and John, and Si and Carol,
We know that it is unbelievable that such a vibrant, young, GOOD person is gone. Our hearts ache for you, and we know your hearts are broken. May time help heal your wounds and help you to treasure her memory and her goodness. Sara and Stewart Eads
Allan and Kathy Bogardus
November 3, 2008
What a fine, beautiful young lady who served the Lord with gladness and has now entered His courts with praise. Our hearts break for all of you who will miss this darling girl as long as life on this earth continues. We lift you up in our prayers.
Kurt & Sissy McLaughlin
November 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. Please let Sissy or I know if you need anything.
Daniel Venable
November 3, 2008
My prayers are with you and your family. I know heaven is great and i know that one day we shall all be reunited. Your smiling face will be sorely missed here.
Lynn Bruner
November 3, 2008
I am the mother-in-law of Ken Cooper (Melanie's Mother). Our hearts and prayers go out to the whole family. God bless you and comfort you during this tragic time of sorrow.
Joe Benson
November 3, 2008
Your family is in my prayers, and I understand your grief and hope.
Guerry and Gail Clegg
November 3, 2008
While we didn't have the privilege of knowing Caroline, our hearts break for the Hartrampf and Fischer families. You will be in our prayers.
Robert A. Summerford II
November 3, 2008
Your family is in our prayers.
Judi and Gary Edwards
November 3, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bonnie Sellers
November 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
(Faculty member of Fellowship Christian School)
Rose Jinks
November 3, 2008
Jack, Sharon, The Hartrampf's, and Wage's family, my heart his broken for you all. I remember Caroline as a little girl coming into the office with mom to see daddy. She grew up to be such a beautiful young lady in Christ. Please know the Jinks family will have you in our prayers today and the days to follow.
God Bless you all, may your faith see you through.
Rose Jinks
Whitney Rusert
November 3, 2008
Caroline's aunt Lorelei was a tennis partner of mine for a couple of seasons and through Lorelei I came to know how close this entire family was. I know this is a devastating loss for her parents, siblings, grandparents, aunt and uncle and cousins, and you all have my most profound sympathy.
Mark & Chrystie Moody
November 3, 2008
What a beautiful testimony Caroline's life was. We are grieving for your great loss. We love you.
The Mahoney's
November 3, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Greg & Arlene Davidson
November 3, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Ken and Dana Jago
November 3, 2008
Our hearts our sick over this loss. Know that we lift you and yours up to the Lord, the great Healer and Savior.
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