Obituary of Christian Arthur Bartlett

Lifetime Burlington, Colorado resident Christian Arthur “Chrisâ€? Bartlett, age 52, died Thursday July 9, 2009 at his home in Burlington. Chris was born October 15, 1956 in Moab, Utah to James K. “Jimâ€? and Ellen Marie (Jensen) Bartlett. He attended school in Kanorado, KS and Burlington. He worked for Foster Lumber Co. in Burlington, and Jim Kemp, before starting his own company, Bartlett Concrete Co. He was well known for his meticulous concrete work. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. His hobbies included varmit calling and restoring old vehicles. Chris is preceded in death by his sister Kaye Ellen Williams in 1979, his grandparents Lena Schaffer, James K. Bartlett, Sr., and Ruth Bartlett Asher. Those left to cherish his memory are his parents Jim and Marie of Burlington, his sisters Gwenn Kleweno of Burlington, Joyce and husband Dennis Weaver of Holyoke, CO, and Pam Luther and husband Don of Greeley, CO. Also surviving is his brother Lynn Bartlett of Glenwood Springs, CO. His nieces and nephews surviving are; Gwenn’s children Jessica Wolf and husband Michael of Kanorado, KS and their children Ethan, Emily, and Ella. Ginger Kleweno of Norfolk, VA LauraLee Richards and husband Jeff of Idalia, CO and their son Bryce. RJ Kleweno and his fiancé Abby Peterson of North Logan, Utah. Joyce and Dennis’ children Tracy Steggs and husband Jerry of Holyoke, CO and their children J.C., Parker, and Reese. Mindy Richards and husband Brad of Idalia, CO and their children Tyson and Trey. T.J. Weaver of Tribune, KS Kalob and Becca Weaver of Holyoke Pam and Don’s children Heather Travnicek and husband Steve of Colorado Springs, CO. Josh Finley of Greeley, CO. Kaye’s son Jerimy Williams and his children Mikayla, Logan, and Alexia. Chris will also be remembered by his faithful co-workers and many special friends. Funeral services for Chris will be Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 2:00 PM, at the Boy Scout Building in Burlington. Pastor David Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Burlington where he will be laid to rest by his sister Kaye. Visitation for Chris will be Monday July 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Love Funeral Home, 377 15th Street in Burlington. Memorial may be made in Chris’ name to the Children’s Heart Foundation, and left at the Bank of Burlington.