By Alex P. Vidal
AT around 5:15 in the afternoon December 3, I bade goodbye to George “Georgie” Bernard Hartman, a famous personality in the American magazine industry.
The 96-year-old former editorial design consultant from 1967-1988 of Glamour, an online women's magazine published by Conde Nast Publications, breathed his last at past five o’clock in the afternoon Sunday in his high-end Midtown Manhattan residence.
George, born in Illinois, was consultant of Chatellaine magazine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada from 1979 to 1984.
He was also the guest art director of Elle Magazine in Paris in 1963; and the Ingenue magazine’s art director in New York City from 1964—1967.
Glamour was originally called Glamour of Hollywood. From 1939 to 2019, Glamour was a print magazine. After a low number of subscribers Glamour's last edition was in January 2019.
I was with George for three days before he bade goodbye.
When I sensed he was no longer responding after calling his name, the oximeter couldn’t read his oxygen, and he was no longer breathing, I held his right arm and prayed, “Almighty God, the shadow of death is upon George. Lead him to Your peace and give him comfort during his difficult time. He will feel at ease when he knows You care for him and that You love him. Let your love calm the souls of those who are passing.”
I added: “Lord Jesus, holy and compassionate; forgive his sins. By dying You unlocked the gates of life for those who believe in you: do not let George be parted from You, but by Your glorious power give him light, joy and peace in heaven where you live and reign forever and ever. Amen.”
George wasn’t in pain when he began his journey to His Creator. I watched him until the end. He went home to the Lord at peace. So long and may you rest in peace, Georgie. Thank you for all the great memories in nearly three years.
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