Obituary of Dolly Hartman

Dolly was born in Sheridan, Wyoming to parents Adassa and Hazel Ray McDaniel on February 4, 1924. She was the sixth of nine children. Dolly graduated from Vale Oregon High School in 1941. She signed up to work in the shipyards in Portland, Oregon and became a welder on the Liberty Ships being built for the WWII war effort. Always patriotic, Dolly joined the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in 1943 becoming a supply sergeant. Like many of her fellow veterans Dolly took advantage of the G.I. Bill after the war, graduating with a degree in Dietetics and Home Economics from the University of Idaho. For a college summer job she cooked at Forest Service Blister Rust camps near Clarkia, Idaho There she met Homer Hartman whom she married and raised their three children, Stephen, Sally and Wesley. When Homer retired from the Forest Service in 1964, he and Dolly made their home in St. Maries at Mission Point. A stalwart Republican, Dolly worked as a Benewah County campaign coordinator for Governor Phil Batt, Congressman Steve Symms and Senator Larry Craig. She was a 4-H leader for 31 years, a ten year member of the Idaho Health Facility Review Board and a member of Kiwanis since 1993. Beginning in the 1960's she was a volunteer in the American Red Cross focusing on disaster relief and Service to Military Families. In 1970 the family farm at Mission Point was slated to become a view center for a Wild and Scenic River corridor. Dolly and Homer became activists forming the St. Joe River Valley Association, a group opposed to making the entire St. Joe River a wild and scenic river. The situation was resolved to Dolly's satisfaction with the Upper St. Joe River being designated as Wild and Scenic and the lower St. Joe being classified as a recreational river. This experience led Dolly to become politically involved in managing the area's natural resources. She fully believed in multiple use of state and federal lands. In 1995 she was a recipient of an award from the Idaho Forest Products Commission for "outstanding commitment and efforts to increase the public's understanding of Idaho's forests and the forest products industry". Energized by the ability to make a difference, Dolly continued to be involved in politics including a serious run at the State Representative position for her district in Benewah and Kootenai County (she couldn't dislodge the incumbent) and lobbying activities at the State Capital. She considered herself a friend of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe and studied the family of Chief Seltice extensively, and as a result she became a close friend with Marceline Kevis, granddaughter of Chief Seltice. A lady with a vibrant personality and generous heart Dolly was fond of Angus cattle, Arabian horses and sourdough cooking. She was devoted to children and passionate about state and local politics. Dolly was preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings; June Moskal, Ted Zimmerschied, Kenneth Zimmerschied, Carl Zimmerschied, Robert McDaniel, Betty Klein and Helen Mengelkamp. She is survived by her sister Peg McDaniel of Missoula, children Steve Hartman, Wes Hartman and Sally Grant, grandchildren Sarah (Hartman) Reynolds, Christie (Hartman) Fields, John Hartman, Shannon and Kellie Grant and Alexandra and Hayes Hartman as well as many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday November 23, 2013 at the Community Presbyterian Church located at 1100 College Avenue in St. Maries, Idaho followed by a military graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will follow back at the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Dolly's spirit will live on in the hearts of her family and friends. Donations in her memory may be made to the Kiwanis c/o Candy Pugh 344 9th Street, St. Maries, ID 83861 or the American Red Cross. Read Dolly Hartman's Obituary and Guestbook on www.hodgefuneralhome.com.