William (Bill) Richard Bartley
February 9, 1931 -December 13, 2023
As published in the January 1, 2024 World-Spectator
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather, William Richard Bartley.
Bill passed away at Rotary Villas in Brandon, Manitoba on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at the age of 92.
Dad was born on February 9, 1931 in Carievale, Saskatchewan to George and Suzannah (Rutledge) Bartley. He had five brothers: Reg, Ray, Earl, Don and Marlyn and a sister Evelyn.
Dad moved to Elkhorn, Manitoba with his family at the age of three. He attended school in Elkhorn up to Grade 10.
Growing up, Dad always worked in the family store. At age 18, Dad went to Turner Valley, Alberta to work in the oil industry. After a time, Dad returned home and worked in the family business.
In 1952, Dad eloped with Margaret Constance McColl, daughter of Alfred and Constance “Connie” (Hodson) McColl.
Mom kept busy helping with the store’s books and raising children.
Mom and Dad took over the hardware and clothing side of the store in the original building in 1968. They successfully owned and operated Bartley’s Department Store for many years, retiring in 2002. Mom and Dad were fortunate to work side by side.
Dad enjoyed golfing and he spent time working with other volunteers to develop the Elkhorn Golf & Country Club course.
Dad was Mayor of Elkhorn from 1972 to 1979. During his tenure he and the council were instrumental in getting the government to build the Elkview Lodge and start paving the streets in Elkhorn.
Dad is survived by his children: Karen (Rick Scott), Richard (Jan), Christine (Robin Smith), Rosemary (Burton Collins), John (Darlene), Maureen (Jeff Ross), Carla (Trevor Copp), Catherine and grandchildren, Andrea (Adam Balon), Michael and Jenna Bartley, Erica Smith (Jim Johnstone), Kara Smith, Kennedy Collins, Carson Collins (Tanya), Reise Collins, Tawna (Jake Weidenhamer), Ryan Bartley (Corie Williams), Jennifer (Sean Martin), Grayson and Sela Ross, Grace and Lauren Copp, Keenan and Ethan Derksen and great-grandchildren Anna and Ava Balon, Rowe and Parks Weidenhamer, Mya Martin, Sophie Collins, and Liam Bartley.
Dad is also survived by sisters-in-law Rose Marie Bartley and Elsie McColl, both of Elkhorn, Manitoba, Norma Bartley of Brandon, Manitoba and Shirley McColl of Coronach, Saskatchewan and many nieces and nephews.
Dad was predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret, his daughter Ellyce, in infancy, his granddaughter Dayna Bartley, his mother and father George and Suzannah, his brothers Reg, Ray, Earl, Don, Marlyn and sister Evelyn, sisters-in-law Eleanor, Shirley, Mary, Rosemary, Beverly and brothers-in-law Don, Roy, Bert, Glen, Ron, Jim and Jack.
A private family interment will take place at Elkhorn cemetery.
Donations to the Elkwood Manor in Elkhorn or Elkhorn and Area Foundation Inc. are welcome.
Arrangements entrusted to G. R. Carscadden Funeral Chapel. https://www.carscaddenfuneralchapel.com.
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