Timothy Hartrey
Saginaw, MI
Tim was born in Chingford, a town in east London, England, to Margaret and William Hartrey. His childhood was shared with his two brothers, Steven and Giles Hartrey. He became a citizen of The United States, but he was always a Brit at heart. His soft-spoken English accent endured, even after 33 years of living in America.
Tim earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Hatfield Polytechnic in Hertfordshire UK. Upon graduating he began his journey in the automotive industry. His career began at Jaguar Cars in Coventry England. While working for the Jag he went on a desert test trip to Phoenix Arizona where he met the love of his life Amy Sanders. Amy moved to be near Tim and they were married on a beautiful spring day in Warwick, England. While still living in the UK Tim and Amy were blessed with two beautiful children, twins, Lindsey and Duncan.
The next chapter of his life was to take place in the United States. He moved to Michigan in 1990 to begin work for AC Delco, a part of General Motors. He continued to work for General Motors for the next 33 years, his final position as a Senior Safety Engineer.
Tim loved all things relating to motorcycles and cars. In his younger days he rode motocross enduros, and he had an encyclopedic knowledge of automobiles. If anyone had a question about their vehicles Tim was the one they called. He also had a great love for the outdoors. As a family they took many memorable trips to Quebec and New Hampshire where they camped, hiked and kayaked. When the twins moved out, Tim and Amy continued their love of the outdoors and became avid cyclists. They cycled thousands of miles side by side. Tim’s passion for the outdoors and active lifestyle endures in his children, who now live in Washington State and carry on his love of the outdoors and of all things that are beautiful in nature.
Tim had a quiet wit and personality that left a mark on all that knew and loved him. He cared deeply for his family above all else and was a steady and peaceful husband and father.
He is survived by: Amy Hartrey (wife), Lindsey Brinklow (daughter), Duncan Hartrey (son), Steven Hartrey (brother), Giles Hartrey (brother), Aaron Brinklow (son-in-law), Heather Kranz (daughter-in-law), Mary & Jim Bunn (sister and brother-in-law), Linda Sanders & Larry Wheeler (sister and brother-in-law).
A private memorial will be held by his immediate family. In Lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be sent to: The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy www.railstotrails.org click on the donate button on upper right.
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