Douglas Martin Hardman

Douglas "Doug" Martin Hardman, 66, of Riverside, CA, died on August 27th, 2024, at his home. He was born on February 24, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio. Doug graduated from Collinwood High School in 1976 and went on to earn his Bachelors degree from Hiram College in 1980, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in 1982.

Doug spent much of his career with the prestigious worldwide management consulting firm of Booz Allen Hamilton. At Booz, he specialized in Supply Chain Management within the Operations Practice where he was considered an industry expert. Senior management of Fortune 500 companies sought his advice and guidance throughout his career. For several years, Doug was head of the Operations Practice, serving clients across the world from offices in Cleveland, London, Chicago and San Francisco.

Doug was a loving father, who savored the time he spent with his family. In 1988, his daughter Katherine "Kathy" was born, and Doug raised her with former spouse Michele Hardman (née Ward, d. 2017). He loved to travel, and was able to visit many wonderful places throughout his life. Christmastime was his favorite part of the year but baseball was his favorite season. Doug was overjoyed to see Cleveland baseball's return to the playoffs during his lifetime, and enjoyed the Giants' success during his time in San Francisco. He remained a devoted alumnus of Hiram, serving as a trustee for twelve years, receiving the Alumni Achievement Award in 2015, and being inducted into the Garfield Society in 2021.

In 2019, he moved to Riverside, CA, to be near his daughter Kathy and his grandsons, Oliver (b. 2019) and Felix (b. 2021), whom he adored. Visiting "Grandpa's compartment" was a highlight for his family throughout the pandemic. In 2022 he joined the residential community at Citrus Place, and became the president of the Resident's Council. He was an enthusiastic participant in community activities, while remaining a reliable babysitting-helper, and an all-round involved and devoted father and grandfather. Doug will be sorely missed, especially at family dinners. His passion for holiday celebrations, board games, and baseball will be passed on.

He is survived by his daughter Katherine "Kathy" Hardun (née Hardman) and her spouse Danny (né Dunn), his grandsons Oliver and Felix Hardun, his sister Nancy Wethington (née Schedl) and her spouse Steve, niece Natalie Schwartz and her partner Andy Graves, niece Stephanie Ruebusch (née Wethington) and her spouse Sam, niece Madison Liber (née Wethington) and her spouse Austin, and grand-niece Arlie Graves, as well as his beloved cousins and their children. He was preceded in death by his mother, Armetta Schedl (née Hardman), and his aunts and uncles.

Memorial to be held on October 12th, 2024, at 10am, in Riverside, CA, at Thee Olde Chapel. All are welcome; please RSVP at: http://doug.hardun.family

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hiram College, in Doug's name via check to PO Box 67, Hiram, OH 44234, or at https://www.hiram.edu/giving/