In Memory...

On Monday and Tuesday we celebrated the life of Steve's Uncle Bill.

We already knew this, but when we arrived at the visitation, it was evident the generosity and kindness that Steve's mom possesses, was also possessed by her brother.

We estimated over 1,000 people came to pay their respects to Steve's aunt Sally and their entire family.

It is an unexplainable loss for Steve's family and the community. Steve's mom, grandpa, aunt, cousins, uncle and everyone else will continue to be in our thoughts.

DR. WILLIAM G. BARTLETT
West Des Moines
Dr. William G. Bartlett, 62, of West Des Moines and Orange Park, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 15, 2008, in Orange Park, of cardio respiratory failure.
Dr. Bartlett practiced pediatrics in Des Moines from 1974 until his retirement August 30, 2007. Born September 16, 1945, in Ames, Iowa, Dr. Bartlett grew up in Algona, Iowa. He was graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City, and from The College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, now called Des Moines University, and served as the Directory of the Pediatric Residency Program at Blank Children's Hospital from 1992 to 1999.
He married Sally Bay of Algona on December 30, 1969. Dr. Bartlett was a member of Lutheran Church of Hope, an Eagle Scout and former Scout Master, an award-winning wood carver and a nature enthusiast.
Beloved husband, father and friend, Dr. Bartlett is survived by his wife Sally, daughter Melissa Kathryn, son John Hamilton; his father, Wes Bartlett of Algona; a sister, Barbara Seiler (Jerry) of Storm Lake; a brother Don (Deb) of Spencer, and hundreds of patients.
The family will host a visitation on Monday, March 24, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines. A Celebration of Life Memorial will take place on Tuesday, March 25, at 2 p.m. at the church. Private burial of the cremains will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to: Boy Scouts of America, The Nature Conservatory, Lutheran Church of Hope, the National Park Service or West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, 2345 Broadway, NY, NY 10024.
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The physicians, staff and volunteers of Iowa Health Physicians and Blank Children’s Hospital join together to celebrate the life of our colleague, mentor and friend, Dr. William Bartlett.Dr. Bartlett was a pediatrician in the Des Moines area for more than 33 years. He trained at Blank Children’s and had been in practice in Des Moines since 1974. He served as pediatric residency director at Blank Children’s from 1992 to 1999 and continued to be an active member of the faculty until his recent retirement.As a pediatrician, Dr. Bartlett’s passion was caring for children. His kindness and compassion were a great source of comfort to thousands of patients, parents and families.He was a friend and mentor to everyone in the pediatric community throughout his career. During his time as pediatric residency director, Dr. Bartlett’s leadership, passion and love for children were instilled in pediatricians during their training at Blank Children’s.He will be missed greatly. We take comfort knowing the positive impact he made on children, families, physicians and friends.