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In Loving Memory
Ruth Elizabeth Hardeman
8/22/1926 - 1/26/2010
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Ruth Elizabeth Hahne Hardeman, beloved wife and mother, passed away January 26, 2010 at North Florida Regional Medical Center. She was 83 years old.



Mrs. Hardeman was born in Evanston, Illinois and moved to Gainesville in 1970 from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Wisconsin, a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, a member of Kappa Alkpha Theta sorority and while in college she was voted a Badger Beauty. She was also a member Daughters of the American Revolution. While living in Gainesville, she was a realtor and an active member for many years of the Gainesville Garden Club-Daisy Circle. She was a prolific reader, a passionate supporter of the environment and staunch proponent of charitable giving.



She is preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Helen Hahne and her sister Dorothy Hahne. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Thomas Hardeman, and her three children Steve Hardeman (Donna) of Hendersonville, NC, Keith Hardeman (Janet) of Charleston, SC, Joanne Hardeman of Tampa and grandchildren Geoffrey, Emily and Katie Hardeman.




Online Condolences
From: George A. Corwine   Gainesville FL
Relationship:  Friends

Betty was a great friend and a co-worker in years past. We enjoyed every time we were together with her. Our sympathy to Tom and the rest of the family. George & Betty Corwine
Sent:  2/1/2010
From: Gainwaville Garden Club -Daisy Circle   Gainesville Florida
Relationship:  Former Club Member

The Daisy Circle is placing a gold leaf on the Memory Tree at the Garden Club in honor of Betty Hardeman.
Sent:  2/2/2010
From: Andrea Little   Gainesville FL
Relationship:  Garden Club Friend

Dear Tom & Family, Even though I only met Betty once, I was touched by her warmth, caring, giving and sharing of her knowledge and talents. May you and your family find peace and love knowing that she is with God in Heaven. My prayers are for you and your family. With deepest sympathy, Andrea
Sent:  2/3/2010

 

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