Joel Lee Hartke of Brightwood was born May 6, 1962, in Oregon City to Garrett Lee Hartke and Cherie Marlene VanValin. He passed on January 21, 2024.
He enjoyed working with wood for both business and pleasure. Over his life he worked on Cell Towers, Banana Huts, and remodeled for many in the area.
He grew up in Sandy and lived in the area most of his life.
Joel was a kind and generous soul and approached life with an unapologetic optimism.
He is survived by Jay Hartke, Susan (Hartke) Conaway and Ivan Conaway IV, Mackenzie Brozene, Madison Hartke, Zane Conaway, Cherie Conaway and Kinsley Conaway.