Reverend David Trafton Bartlett
Monday, October 16, 1950
Date of Death:
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Age:
61 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday March 15, 2012
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Rochester Assembly of God [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Friday March 16, 2012
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Rochester Assembly of God [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Friday March 16, 2012
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Rochester Assembly of God [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Oakwood Cemetery East [ view map ]
Monday, October 16, 1950
Date of Death:
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Age:
61 years old
Monday, October 16, 1950
Date of Death:
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Age:
61 years old
Reverend David Trafton Bartlett
The funeral for Reverend David Trafton Bartlett will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 16, 2012 at Rochester Assembly of God in Rochester, with Pastor Bruce Kallies and Pastor Jim Filbeck officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood East in Rochester. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Rochester Assembly of God and one hour prior to services at the church.
Rev. David Bartlett, 61, of Rochester died at his residence surrounded by his family. With integrity and faith, Dave battled cancer for 15 years. On March 13, 2012 Dave claimed victory and went to be the Lord.
Dave and his twin brother Dan were born on their father’s birthday on October 16, 1950 in Rumford, Maine. He graduated from Stephens High School (Rumford, ME) in 1969. He then graduated from University of Maine, Orono in1973 with a degree in civil engineering. Dave was called into the ministry and attended Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, graduating in 1980. Dave moved to Rochester to begin Chaplaincy training at the Rochester Methodist Hospital. He Pastored a mission church in Zumbrota, Minn from 1984 to 1986.
On April 20, 1985 Dave married Ann Sponheim, the love of his life and mother of his two children.
Dave is survived by his wife, Ann; his son Michael (Katie) Bartlett of Stevens Point, WI; and his daughter Heather Bartlett of Minneapolis, MN. He is also survived by two sisters and two brothers: Karen Porter of Rumford, ME; Cathy Caron of Saco, ME; Dan (Marcy) Bartlett of Wilder, VT; and Bill (Karen) Bartlett of Lisbon, CT. Dave is preceded in death by his father and mother, Charles and Esyln Bartlett and two sisters, Betty Jean Bartlett and Nancy Pomerleau.
Dave was a voracious reader, he loved to learn, teach, share his faith and wisdom. He was a devoted husband, father and friend.
Dave requested memorial gifts be donated to the Abuton Ministry in the Philippines. Checks payable to Ann Bartlett.
Macken Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Reverend David Trafton Bartlett has received the following condolences.
Dear Ann and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the time of Dave's death. We trust that God's presence will be with you in the days ahead. ... Clyde and Pat Burmeister
Ann, I'd like to express my sincere Sympathy to you and your family. I remember working with you many years ago while I was a Float Unit Secretary at the Methodist for many years. I'm now still working at SMH. I have fond memorys of your loving support during David's numberous hospital stays. May God continue to send you peace and blessings.
Sympathy, Linda Zea
Ann, Michael, Katie and Heather
My deepest condolances in the loss of David. I know it will leave a large void in your lives and your hearts. I am thankful he was able to guide his journey and allow all of you to be a part every step of the way. I hope you find comfort in that.
The memories and times you shared will never be forgotten and the lessons he has taught you will remain with you the rest of your lives. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sending peace and comfort.
Meg
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband/father/friend. He was an amazing man and lived a full life. He was not only the kind of man people wanted to be, he was the kind of man people would be proud to be. It was definitley a pleasure knowing him.
Our hearts are hurting as we write this note to Dave's wonderful family. We have been praying for Dave ever since 1997. Gene and Dave got sick the very same year. They have experienced many of the same trials and tribulations, but Dave has always gone above his pain to encourage us especially Gene. We are so grateful for his Christ filled life. We love that man so much. He will always be in our hearts and some day we can rejoice with him in Heaven. Thank you for sharing his life with us. We love you and pray for God's surrounding power in all your lives. God bless.
Dear Ann, Michael, Katie, and Heather,
We love you and are praying for you. Alyssa and Pierce are praying for you each day, and the children at preschool also.
May our God carry you now, and carry you in the days ahead and may you know the kind of comfort that only He can give.
Love,
Marcy, Dan, Alyssa and Pierce
Dear Ann and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Dave's death. I am holding you in my heart and hope that someday soon your memories will make you smile and bring you peace.
Blessings to you,
Pam Schaid
Ann, Michael, Heather,
We have been incredibly blessed to know David, and see him fight the good fight. After one of his victories, he said, "God has given me my life back!" I thought, God has given us your life back. David has been such a gift to us and so many others.
We will miss him. But we look forward to the resurrection, and our great reunion some day. We pray God's blessing and comfort to you as you mourn his "gloriously temporary" absence.
We love you guys.
Keith, Laura, Elisa, and Heather