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Gary Hartman Obituary
Gary is deeply loved by Susan; daughters, Emily Ascher and Maggie Gladson (Chip); grandchildren, Aimee, Zach, Stella, Mina and Charlie; brother-in-law, Steven Siegel (Lucia); nephew, Eddie; brother, Fred; and sister, Joan.
Gary's family included his many friends in the music community. May his absence be partly filled by the music that gave him such joy.
Gary, 63, was born in Memphis. Plans for a memorial are pending.
Donations in Gary's memory may be made to the Grateful Dead's Rex Foundation or the CdLS Foundation in the name of his grandson, Charlie Gladson.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Gary Hartman
Eric Hahn
April 16, 2012
To Susan and Family, I was shocked to hear of the passing of Gary. I have nothing but great memories of many nights of music at the Last Concert Cafe. I hope to be able to attend the New Monsoon concert in June. You and your family remain in my prayers.
Jason Esparza
April 10, 2012
Susan
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Only music can fill the void he left. I'm am so thankfully for the times we shared. In love and music his spirit will live forever.
Judy Cohen
April 10, 2012
Susan, I was so sorry to hear about your husband's passing. I'm sorry I didn't get to know him - he sounded like a great guy.
terry lapointe
April 10, 2012
gary you were a great friend and i am glad to have had the chance to be part of your life new monsoon will always be part of my life because of you thank you so much
Jim Anderson
April 8, 2012
Susan, my deepest condolences for the loss of Gary. He was a great man who did so much for the music scene in Houston and specifically for new monsoon. When I first came to Houston he made us feel welcome and at home.
-Jim "The Beam" Anderson
Cindy
April 7, 2012
I'm deeply sorry to hear abo ut Gary. Peace to his dear family and friends.
April 5, 2012
Gary was one of a kind. In fact, my favorite kind :-) His premature passing leaves a huge hole in my life, and that of all the others who were fortunate enough to be touched by his love for live music and his gentle nature. I'm blessed to have been his partner in bringing the music he loved to Houston, to have traveled the country with him and to have been witness to his wedding to Susan in Las Vegas--he actually won the jackpot twice that night--marrying Susan and a major slot machine jackpot. I only won it once--the night we met at Rockefeller's.
Alan Friedman
Kurt & Daniella Schultz
April 5, 2012
With a heart of gold, an ear for great music, and the ability to make lifelong friendships with anyone who met him, Gary was a true mensch and I will never forget him.
Thank you Susan so much for all the times you sacrificed so that Gary could do all that he did for us and most of all... thank you for sharing him with us.
We love you and know that G$ will always have a place in our hearts and a spot on the rail.
April 5, 2012
what a kind sweet soul to lose...susan we are all sending you lots of strength and love...love and miss you Gary.
Sindee Bielamowicz
April 5, 2012
Susan, I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
mary helen holley
April 5, 2012
i am heartbroken. only knew him a short time but he made a profound impression on me. my deepest sympathy to his loved ones.
sandy weinmann
April 4, 2012
This is not the news anyone wanted... We all miss him already. "May your tracks be lost in the dark and snow"
April 4, 2012
My deepest sympathy go out to the family and friends of Mr. Hartman. May you be comforted by knowing that your dear loved one has the wonderful prospect of resuming life again, free from all causes of death and the grievous pains it brings.
Melissa Gatlin
April 4, 2012
Susan, I was so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. My thought and wishes are with you and family.
Robert Gonzalez
April 4, 2012
Susan, I was saddened to hear of Gary's passing. I have fond memories of work meetings where Gary always told it like it was. He never sugar-coated anything and for that I respected him. I hope you find comfort in the fact that Gary was well-liked by many and may God give you the strength to carry on. He will be missed.
April 4, 2012
Dear Susan,
I was so shocked to hear about Gary. All my sympathy goes out to you. What a terrible loss.
Yours,
Laura Oren
Michael Olivas
April 4, 2012
I just learned of this, and I will deeply miss Gary. He and I both loved Rock and Roll, although he was a Deadhead more than I am. (It figures that the donations should go to the Dean Rex Foundation.) He also owned the most sardonic sense of humor and the absurd, which served him well in his time here. I just heard from him last week, when I wrote a concert review that he took issue with, the highest compliment we could pay each other.
Michael A. Olivas
Brian & Amber Trafton
April 4, 2012
We learned a lot from Gary - mainly how to be friendly and smile. To work with him on occasion was an honor. To call him a friend was even more so.
Cony
April 4, 2012
I think Gary (G$) would want us to throw it down in his honor, any where any place...He loved his music almost as much as he loved his Family, and Phamily. We are all at a loss, and do not quite know what to do. We must continue to do the work that Gary started, with a smile on our faces, like he always did. Thinking about others first, like he did, and holding his dear Wife Susan in our hearts and prayers. LOVE FEIRCELY FOLKS !!!
Meredith Duncan
April 4, 2012
Susan, I am so sorry to hear about Gary. I will be praying for you and your family, for God's comfort and blessings during this difficult time. God bless you and your family.
David O'Dea
April 4, 2012
It's a shock to all. He did show us that world class music can make it's way to our little part of the globe. I will miss him.
david dpw
April 4, 2012
susan and family -- gary was a prince of a human being. the world is much poorer without him. i am sending you all my sincerest condolences.
Nancy Rapoport
April 4, 2012
My heart goes out to you and your family. Gary was one of a kind--honest, direct, smart, creative, funny, and warm. I'll truly miss him.
Lonne Martinec
April 4, 2012
Susan and family, my deepest condolences to your family. Gary was such a wonderful man. Know that wherever there is good music, Gary is there with it.
Michelle Ozuna
April 4, 2012
Susan, my heart goes out to you and your family at this time. I truly loved seeing you and Gary interact - anyone could tell how much you guys loved each other. Although the future without your best friend will be hard, I hope that you find some comfort in the beautiful memories you've made with your husband. May God bless you and your family. All my love.
Melissa Fleet Wilkie
April 4, 2012
Dear Susan,
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of your loss. Gary was a great man. You two were an amazing couple...such true love. I am thinking of you and hoping that you will find comfort in your memories of Gary. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do.
God bless,
Melissa
Luddie Collins
April 4, 2012
To Susan and Family you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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