Russell H. Bartley

Funeral services for Russell H. Bartley, 93, Lawrence, KS, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2012 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Powhattan Cemetery in Powhattan, KS. He died on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at his home.
Russell was born on August 13, 1918 in Powhattan, KS the son of Russell H. Bartley, Sr. and Pearl M. (Pinyard) Bartley.
He served his country in the US Army during World War II.
He owned and operated a heavy equipment bulldozer business for many years.
He was a member of the Lawrence Masonic Center and the Antique Auto Club of America. He enjoyed senior dances.
He married Norma Louise Barrand on April 19, 1941. She preceded him in death on January 4, 1981.
Survivors include one daughter, Eloise Sue
Hicks, Lebanon, MO; one granddaughter, Aimee Hays, Lebanon, MO; and three great grandchildren, Brady, Avery, and Libbee. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers and two sisters.
The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service.
The family suggests memorials in his name to the Douglas County Senior Center and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
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