Lauren Elizabeth Hartman, R.N., 26, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away November 1, 2017 in the care of Hershey Medical Center, surrounded by her family.
Born September 22, 1991, Lauren earned her R.N. from Reading Hospital School of Nursing, and her B.S.N. Summa Cum Laude from Drexel University. She was a member of Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society at Drexel University. Lauren worked at Reading Hospital, Haven Behavioral Health and most recently Grifols Plasma in Reading.
She was ambitious and her love of nursing was summed up well in her saying "I really care about my patients." To Lauren, they were not just a job. She considered the patients her personal responsibility and put their welfare above all. She was in the process of pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree at Drexel University and intended to continue on to become a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Displayed at home, she kept quotes to remind herself of what was important to her. Her favorite nursing quote was “I have no idea what’s awaiting me, or what will happen when this all ends. For the moment I know this: there are sick people and they need curing.” – Albert Camus
Outside her professional life, she was pursuing a Private Pilot's License (fulfilling a childhood dream) and qualifications in skydiving. She had registered as a Moosejaw Mountaineering Official Athlete, and was in the process of becoming a member of Mensa, the high IQ society.
Lauren possessed an unparalleled sense of adventure and a craving for new experiences. Her innate desire to care for others was apparent through both her career as a nurse, and her love of animals. Her constant companion, Bella, is a registered therapy beagle; and Lauren was a member of the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Bella would accompany Lauren to various hospitals and nursing homes. Lauren loved surfing, hiking, biking, skiing, horseback riding, rock climbing, kayaking, camping, and was an avid skydiver. Becoming a National Ski Patrol member in high school led to her decision to become a nurse. She participated in numerous running and biking events, her favorite being Bethany Beach Tri-Du-Aquabike benefiting First Responders.
She was an active member of Civil Air Patrol (the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary) for about 14 years, serving in Reading Composite Squadron 811 since joining as a cadet at age 12. She earned the General Ira C. Eaker award, CAP's second-highest cadet award. She was chosen for the highly-selective International Air Cadet Exchange, representing United States air cadets in New Zealand. She also received two of CAP's highest service awards, the Achievement Award and Commander's Commendation Award.
Lauren participated in Civil Air Patrol's emergency services, cadet programs and aerospace education programs, achieving the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Her favorite program was Hawk Mountain Ranger School, at which she remained active as a senior staff member and medic, and earned the school's highest honor: the qualification of Expert Ranger, one of less than 300 members to ever receive this honor in the 60-year history of the school. In honor of her contributions and long service to Civil Air Patrol, she was posthumously promoted to the rank of Captain.
Energetic, persistent and determined, Lauren will be remembered by her contagious laugh and unrelenting courage.
She is survived by her parents, Michael and Deborah Hartman of Sinking Spring, and her two sisters, Kelsey Hartman and Christen Haas (née Hartman). She also leaves her maternal grandmother, Marian Ertel, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Thomas Ertel, and paternal grandparents, Sterling and Mary Virtue Hartman.
Her service was held at St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, Reading, PA, on Wednesday, November 8, followed by burial in Gethsemane Cemetery on a hill overlooking the mountains of Berks County, where she developed her sense of adventure and love of the outdoors since she was a teenager.
(Her obituary was published in The Reading Eagle from Nov. 5 to 6, 2017)
Born September 22, 1991, Lauren earned her R.N. from Reading Hospital School of Nursing, and her B.S.N. Summa Cum Laude from Drexel University. She was a member of Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society at Drexel University. Lauren worked at Reading Hospital, Haven Behavioral Health and most recently Grifols Plasma in Reading.
She was ambitious and her love of nursing was summed up well in her saying "I really care about my patients." To Lauren, they were not just a job. She considered the patients her personal responsibility and put their welfare above all. She was in the process of pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree at Drexel University and intended to continue on to become a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Displayed at home, she kept quotes to remind herself of what was important to her. Her favorite nursing quote was “I have no idea what’s awaiting me, or what will happen when this all ends. For the moment I know this: there are sick people and they need curing.” – Albert Camus
Outside her professional life, she was pursuing a Private Pilot's License (fulfilling a childhood dream) and qualifications in skydiving. She had registered as a Moosejaw Mountaineering Official Athlete, and was in the process of becoming a member of Mensa, the high IQ society.
Lauren possessed an unparalleled sense of adventure and a craving for new experiences. Her innate desire to care for others was apparent through both her career as a nurse, and her love of animals. Her constant companion, Bella, is a registered therapy beagle; and Lauren was a member of the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Bella would accompany Lauren to various hospitals and nursing homes. Lauren loved surfing, hiking, biking, skiing, horseback riding, rock climbing, kayaking, camping, and was an avid skydiver. Becoming a National Ski Patrol member in high school led to her decision to become a nurse. She participated in numerous running and biking events, her favorite being Bethany Beach Tri-Du-Aquabike benefiting First Responders.
She was an active member of Civil Air Patrol (the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary) for about 14 years, serving in Reading Composite Squadron 811 since joining as a cadet at age 12. She earned the General Ira C. Eaker award, CAP's second-highest cadet award. She was chosen for the highly-selective International Air Cadet Exchange, representing United States air cadets in New Zealand. She also received two of CAP's highest service awards, the Achievement Award and Commander's Commendation Award.
Lauren participated in Civil Air Patrol's emergency services, cadet programs and aerospace education programs, achieving the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Her favorite program was Hawk Mountain Ranger School, at which she remained active as a senior staff member and medic, and earned the school's highest honor: the qualification of Expert Ranger, one of less than 300 members to ever receive this honor in the 60-year history of the school. In honor of her contributions and long service to Civil Air Patrol, she was posthumously promoted to the rank of Captain.
Energetic, persistent and determined, Lauren will be remembered by her contagious laugh and unrelenting courage.
She is survived by her parents, Michael and Deborah Hartman of Sinking Spring, and her two sisters, Kelsey Hartman and Christen Haas (née Hartman). She also leaves her maternal grandmother, Marian Ertel, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Thomas Ertel, and paternal grandparents, Sterling and Mary Virtue Hartman.
Her service was held at St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, Reading, PA, on Wednesday, November 8, followed by burial in Gethsemane Cemetery on a hill overlooking the mountains of Berks County, where she developed her sense of adventure and love of the outdoors since she was a teenager.
(Her obituary was published in The Reading Eagle from Nov. 5 to 6, 2017)
Lauren Elizabeth Hartman, R.N., 26, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away November 1, 2017 in the care of Hershey Medical Center, surrounded by her family.
Born September 22, 1991, Lauren earned her R.N. from Reading Hospital School of Nursing, and her B.S.N. Summa Cum Laude from Drexel University. She was a member of Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society at Drexel University. Lauren worked at Reading Hospital, Haven Behavioral Health and most recently Grifols Plasma in Reading.
She was ambitious and her love of nursing was summed up well in her saying "I really care about my patients." To Lauren, they were not just a job. She considered the patients her personal responsibility and put their welfare above all. She was in the process of pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree at Drexel University and intended to continue on to become a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Displayed at home, she kept quotes to remind herself of what was important to her. Her favorite nursing quote was “I have no idea what’s awaiting me, or what will happen when this all ends. For the moment I know this: there are sick people and they need curing.” – Albert Camus
Outside her professional life, she was pursuing a Private Pilot's License (fulfilling a childhood dream) and qualifications in skydiving. She had registered as a Moosejaw Mountaineering Official Athlete, and was in the process of becoming a member of Mensa, the high IQ society.
Lauren possessed an unparalleled sense of adventure and a craving for new experiences. Her innate desire to care for others was apparent through both her career as a nurse, and her love of animals. Her constant companion, Bella, is a registered therapy beagle; and Lauren was a member of the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Bella would accompany Lauren to various hospitals and nursing homes. Lauren loved surfing, hiking, biking, skiing, horseback riding, rock climbing, kayaking, camping, and was an avid skydiver. Becoming a National Ski Patrol member in high school led to her decision to become a nurse. She participated in numerous running and biking events, her favorite being Bethany Beach Tri-Du-Aquabike benefiting First Responders.
She was an active member of Civil Air Patrol (the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary) for about 14 years, serving in Reading Composite Squadron 811 since joining as a cadet at age 12. She earned the General Ira C. Eaker award, CAP's second-highest cadet award. She was chosen for the highly-selective International Air Cadet Exchange, representing United States air cadets in New Zealand. She also received two of CAP's highest service awards, the Achievement Award and Commander's Commendation Award.
Lauren participated in Civil Air Patrol's emergency services, cadet programs and aerospace education programs, achieving the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Her favorite program was Hawk Mountain Ranger School, at which she remained active as a senior staff member and medic, and earned the school's highest honor: the qualification of Expert Ranger, one of less than 300 members to ever receive this honor in the 60-year history of the school. In honor of her contributions and long service to Civil Air Patrol, she was posthumously promoted to the rank of Captain.
Energetic, persistent and determined, Lauren will be remembered by her contagious laugh and unrelenting courage.
She is survived by her parents, Michael and Deborah Hartman of Sinking Spring, and her two sisters, Kelsey Hartman and Christen Haas (née Hartman). She also leaves her maternal grandmother, Marian Ertel, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Thomas Ertel, and paternal grandparents, Sterling and Mary Virtue Hartman.
Her service was held at St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, Reading, PA, on Wednesday, November 8, followed by burial in Gethsemane Cemetery on a hill overlooking the mountains of Berks County, where she developed her sense of adventure and love of the outdoors since she was a teenager.
(Her obituary was published in The Reading Eagle from Nov. 5 to 6, 2017)
Born September 22, 1991, Lauren earned her R.N. from Reading Hospital School of Nursing, and her B.S.N. Summa Cum Laude from Drexel University. She was a member of Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society at Drexel University. Lauren worked at Reading Hospital, Haven Behavioral Health and most recently Grifols Plasma in Reading.
She was ambitious and her love of nursing was summed up well in her saying "I really care about my patients." To Lauren, they were not just a job. She considered the patients her personal responsibility and put their welfare above all. She was in the process of pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree at Drexel University and intended to continue on to become a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Displayed at home, she kept quotes to remind herself of what was important to her. Her favorite nursing quote was “I have no idea what’s awaiting me, or what will happen when this all ends. For the moment I know this: there are sick people and they need curing.” – Albert Camus
Outside her professional life, she was pursuing a Private Pilot's License (fulfilling a childhood dream) and qualifications in skydiving. She had registered as a Moosejaw Mountaineering Official Athlete, and was in the process of becoming a member of Mensa, the high IQ society.
Lauren possessed an unparalleled sense of adventure and a craving for new experiences. Her innate desire to care for others was apparent through both her career as a nurse, and her love of animals. Her constant companion, Bella, is a registered therapy beagle; and Lauren was a member of the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Bella would accompany Lauren to various hospitals and nursing homes. Lauren loved surfing, hiking, biking, skiing, horseback riding, rock climbing, kayaking, camping, and was an avid skydiver. Becoming a National Ski Patrol member in high school led to her decision to become a nurse. She participated in numerous running and biking events, her favorite being Bethany Beach Tri-Du-Aquabike benefiting First Responders.
She was an active member of Civil Air Patrol (the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary) for about 14 years, serving in Reading Composite Squadron 811 since joining as a cadet at age 12. She earned the General Ira C. Eaker award, CAP's second-highest cadet award. She was chosen for the highly-selective International Air Cadet Exchange, representing United States air cadets in New Zealand. She also received two of CAP's highest service awards, the Achievement Award and Commander's Commendation Award.
Lauren participated in Civil Air Patrol's emergency services, cadet programs and aerospace education programs, achieving the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Her favorite program was Hawk Mountain Ranger School, at which she remained active as a senior staff member and medic, and earned the school's highest honor: the qualification of Expert Ranger, one of less than 300 members to ever receive this honor in the 60-year history of the school. In honor of her contributions and long service to Civil Air Patrol, she was posthumously promoted to the rank of Captain.
Energetic, persistent and determined, Lauren will be remembered by her contagious laugh and unrelenting courage.
She is survived by her parents, Michael and Deborah Hartman of Sinking Spring, and her two sisters, Kelsey Hartman and Christen Haas (née Hartman). She also leaves her maternal grandmother, Marian Ertel, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Thomas Ertel, and paternal grandparents, Sterling and Mary Virtue Hartman.
Her service was held at St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, Reading, PA, on Wednesday, November 8, followed by burial in Gethsemane Cemetery on a hill overlooking the mountains of Berks County, where she developed her sense of adventure and love of the outdoors since she was a teenager.
(Her obituary was published in The Reading Eagle from Nov. 5 to 6, 2017)
Inscription
"forever in our hearts" and "I would rather be skydiving"
Gravesite Details
Next to cemetery road, near white gazebo on a hill, in the upper-right corner of the cemetery (from the entrances), in the new cemetery section. Upright, slanted metal plaque (bronze color). Grave marker (Caduceus of Hermes) - Registered Nurse.
