of Mountain View,
September 13, 1926 - January 21, 2008
Harold Norman Cartwright.
After a courageous battle with lung cancer, Harry passed away peacefully in his home on January 21, 2008. Born September 13, 1926 in Thebes, Illinois to Benjamin S. and Thelma (Van Duzee) Cartwright. Married to Iris Louella Jackson (Lucy) on July 10, 1951 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Harry was a nearly lifelong resident of Rockford, Illinois, moving there with his family in 1939 until 2006. He was a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division in World War II, A 32nd degree mason, a volunteer election judge for 12 yrs, past president of the Rock River Valley Radio Club, Ham radio operator (WB9PBO) and family man. He is survived by his wife,Lucy Cartwright; his two children: Mike Cartwright and Penny (Bill) Cash, and his 6 grandchildren: Jeremy (Tracy) Cartwright, Beth (Joe) Litteral, Rhema (Kent) Holliston, Caleb Cash, Chelsea Cartwright and Meredith Cartwright, and his 3 Great Grandchildren, Ambur Litteral, Brooke Litteral, and Simon Cartwright.
Harry worked briefly for Sundstrand and then moved to National Lock as a Journeyman machinist. He spent 29.5 years at National lock and was left in the lurch when National Lock left Rockford as a cost cutting measure. He was an avid photographer and consistently produced striking imagery. Learning radio theory while in the Army, he augmented his income as a part time radio/TV repairman for Johnson-Guler.
Harry enjoyed debate and was known for his often cutting political commentary. He recently retired to Mountain View Arkansas and enjoyed his last days watching nature from the porch of the cabin that he shared with his wife of over 50 years. Harry was a member of the ''greatest generation'' and will be missed by all.
Services are 2 p.m., January 25, 2008 at Roller Coffman Chapel, Mountain View with interment in Norricks Chapel Cemetery, Mountain View. Mr. Cartwright's remains were accorded Masonic Rites and Military Honors.
Roller Coffman Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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13 Condolence(s)
Beth Litteral
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Love you Grandpa! Miss you...still.
Joe and Beth Litteral
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Love you Grampa! I can still see the sparkle in your eye!
Brian Ahlgren
Monday, February 18, 2008
My deepest sympathies to the family. Harry will be missed.
Karri
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Harry was a good sort, I knew him years ago. I especially remember when the terrorist attack on Sept 11th happened. Harry was right there cordinating and getting the job done of keeping Rockford IL. safe. He was good sort.
Karen & Doug Phillips
Monday, February 4, 2008
Lucy, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Hope you are well.
Jeff Anderson N9ZUT
Sunday, February 3, 2008
I'm sorry to hear that Harry has died. May he rest in peace. I always enjoyed talking to him and here his "debates" He will be missed.
Hal & Norma Johnson
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Peace be with the Cartwright families.
Gene Young
Friday, February 1, 2008
God rest ya Harry! Save me a spot in the coffee shop and we'll catch up on old times when I get there. 73 old friend Gene N9MXQ
Rhema & Kent Holliston
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Love you Grandpa.
Debbie Adams (Pope)
Sunday, January 27, 2008
I will miss Uncle Harry very much.
Arnie & Lucy Alt
Sunday, January 27, 2008
God Bless Harry and thanx for the chats we had at Willow & Two Rivers
Jerry Alberts
Sunday, January 27, 2008
My condolances to all the family. My memories of Harry will live forever, as his straight forward approach to life is a characteristic that not too many of us choose as we travel this journey to the next life. Ku9s (radio) Gerald L. Alberts
Maggie & Tim Magnuson
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
We are so very sorry for your loss. Harry was quite the character, and always a spark in the room. He will be missed deeply. We wish for you good memories. Maggie & Tim