Jean R Hartman

Survivors include sons Jim Hartman (Lori) of Tempe AZ, Tom Hartman (Mary) of Murphy TX, and daughter Martha Schutte (Tim) of Encinitas CA; grandchildren Amanda Ojeda (Andrew) of Chicago IL, Libby Schutte of Oceanside CA, Mark Hartman (Kaitlyn) of Carrollton TX, and Daniel Hartman (Avery) of Carrollton TX; great-grandson Owen Ojeda; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Dr. J. Ted Hartman; her parents, Wallace and Elizabeth Rinehart of Webster Groves, MO; and her sister, Margaret Prizer of Southfield, MI.

Jean was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, on January 18, 1931. She enjoyed camping and outdoor adventures with her family while growing up. Jean graduated from Iowa State University in 1952 with a BS degree in Nutrition. A proud 75-year member of Kappa Alpha Theta, she served as chapter president at ISU and remained an active alumna throughout her life. After college, while doing graduate studies, she worked as a dietitian at the University of Michigan Hospital where she met the love of her life, Ted, then a resident at the hospital. They married in St. Louis on December 29, 1954. Jean’s support of Ted’s medical career took them to Oxford, England; Ann Arbor, MI; Cleveland, OH; and Chicago, IL before eventually settling in Lubbock, Texas in 1971. In Lubbock, they raised their family and helped establish the Texas Tech Medical School and Health Science Center.

Jean was clever, funny, quiet and organized (a list maker extraordinaire) as well as a steady and supportive presence for her family and friends, always ready to lend a hand. From volunteering in all of her children’s activities to giving her time to the First Presbyterian Church, Faculty Wives Club and P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization), and various other groups, she gave generously of herself. For 35 years, she and Ted faithfully delivered Meals on Wheels every Monday. “Granny Jean” made a point of maintaining a special relationship with each of her grandchildren. Jean and Ted also prioritized visiting their 3 children and their families a couple times a year. Quiet but strong (and a little bit feisty), she was known for her sense of humor until her last days. We will always remember her saying, “What’s up?” “Drive carefully!” and “Call me when you get home.” Her spirit lives on in the many hearts she touched.

The family offers heartfelt thanks to Jean’s caregivers at Carillon Senior Living and to the wonderful community she and her husband enjoyed for so many years. They are also deeply grateful for the love and compassionate care Jean received from Care Manager Patty Funck of Noble Care Solutions and caregiver Linda Peltier. They would also like to thank Hospice of Lubbock and Home Instead for looking after Mom in her final days.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Lubbock Meals on Wheels, and the Community Health Center of Lubbock (CHCL).