Phyllis R. Hartman

Hartman, Phyllis R. age 89, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019. She was born in Miamisburg, Ohio on June 30, 1929 to the late Fred and Amanda C. Ridinger (nee Williams).

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bob Hartman; son, James "Jim" Brewer; and sister, Doris. Phyllis is survived by her loving son, David Anthony "Tony" Brewer, and Bob's two sons, Steve (Judy) and David (Cynthia) Hartman; six grandchildren, Niki and AJ, Nadia and Tess, and Stephanie and Sarah; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other family members and friends.

Phyllis worked hard and dedicated 22 years at Chrysler as a secretary. When Jim and Tony were young, she enjoyed going to all their sporting events and cheering them on. Phyllis also loved her role as a homemaker and she had a passion for gardening and cooking. She took pride in having dinner on the table every night for her family and was well know for her famous chili and lasagna.

During her time with Bob, they lived in Marco Island Florida for over 40 years where they enjoyed many activities. They were members of the Marco Island Yacht club and several card clubs. Bob was a pilot and Phyllis enjoyed going on flights with him.

In loving memory of Phyllis, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and St. Jude.

After over 40 years of marriage, Bob and Phyllis will be laid to rest together, forever holding hands in spirit, at Hillgrove Cemetery (1012 E. Central Avenue, Miamisburg, Ohio 45342) with Graveside services held on Monday, July 1, 2019 at 1:00 pm.

Arrangements in the care of Newcomer Kettering Chapel.

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Below is a poem by her son, Tony:


If Tomorrow Starts Without Me

If tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say

I know how much you miss me,
As much as I miss you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angle came and called my name
And took me by the hand.

And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly Love

But as I turned to walk away
A tear fell from my eye
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
It seemed impossible
That I was leaving you

I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all that we shared,
All the fun we had

If I could relive yesterday.
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and hug you
And maybe see you smile

But then I fully realized
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
Would take the place of me

And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss some tomorrow
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow

But when I walked through Heaven's gates
I felt so much at home
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From his great golden throne

He said, "This is eternity,
And all I promised you."
Today your life of Earth is past,
But here life starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day is the same way,
There's no longing for the past.

So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
"I'm right here in your heart."