Obituary of Robert Guy Bartlett

BARTLETT - Mr. Robert Bartlett of the Tonkin district, beloved husband of Marlene passed in his sleep on July 8, 2015 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 85 years of age. Robert Guy Bartlett was born on the family farm April 28 1930. He was the youngest of 5 children born to Henry and May (nee Bugler) Bartlett. He attended school at Anemone and attained his Grade 11 at the Yorkton Collegiate after which time took charge of the family farm. At a very early age he discovered that curling was his passion and he pursued it vehemently well into his 80's finally giving it up because he could no longer get down in the hack and he wasn't going to use that "stick thing". He was a coach and mentor to many of the local curlers and Robert's team advanced as far as the Saskatchewan Men's finals in Swift Current. He was a draw-master in the old curling rink and when the club moved to its current location he was one of its first managers. Robert was a mixed farmer for much of his life and would run as many as 200 head of cattle every year. All were counted and checked on every morning and night making sure they were all healthy. Each new batch of feeders had the radio played loudly for them so they would settle in. In the late 70's he rented out his land. As he could never stop farming he signed on as a farm hand and spent many peaceful hours going up and down the fields. Robert worked for Farrell's Auction Service for 20 some years as a clerk. He would be in attendance at the auctions anyway so he might as well make some money to pay for the great treasures he would bring home. There are still some of his special treasures parked in the bushes at his home. He leaves to remember him his wife of 54 years, Marlene; his two daughters Bev (Darren) Fuches and Joanne (Henning) Mortensen; three grandsons, Spencer and Reid Fuches and Erik Mortensen; one sister, Sylvia (Russell) Bishop; one sister in law, Mildred Bartlett. He will be remembered fondly by numerous nephews, nieces and his many special friends. Robert was predeceased by a daughter (in infancy) Donna. A Service of Celebration was held on Monday, July 13, 2015 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant as the officiant. A Tribute & Words of Remembrance were share by family friend, Lorne Niebergall. The musical selections, Amazing Grace and Beyond The Sunset were included in the service. A reading was given by Spencer Fuches and a poem, 'God's Garden' read by Erik Mortensen. Serving as the urn bearer Reid Fuches. Memorials in memory of Rob may be made to the Tonkin Curling Club or to the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency for the Allan Blair Clinic as gifts of remembrance. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Service Information Monday, July 13th, 2015 10:30am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre