MARTINEZ, Calif. – Alan Hagerthy passed away in his sleep Feb. 6, 2011, with family standing next to him at home. A longtime resident of Martinez, Calif., he was born in Maine.
Alan moved to Martinez, Calif., in 1963 and worked for Tefler Tank Lines as a machinist until he retired in 1993. He had many hobbies, including fishing, boating and camping. He loved the outdoors. He could always be found in his backyard restoring his antique cars and driving them in parades with friends and family. He was a member of Martinez Historical Society, Northern Model T Club and Antique Big Rig Truck Club, ATHS.
In Martinez, Calif., he leaves behind his beloved wife of 31 years, Peggy; his son, Travis Alan Hagerthy; daughters, Sherry and Robert Abac of Maui, Hawaii, Sharon and Bill Smothers of Yreka, and April and Ed Trueblood of Port Orchard, Wash.; and so many friends too numerous to mention. In Maine, he leaves his children, Christin and Kip Poorf, Snookie and Fred Munson, Mike and Debby Hagerthy, Dawn and Bruce Goodall, Debbi Hagerthy, Patrica and Steve Mooney. He also has 14 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; a brother, George Hagerthy; sisters, Isma Parkhurst and Helen Gilbert; and other family members.
A funeral service was held Friday, Feb. 12, in Martinez, Calif.