November 17, 1941 – March 16, 2024
Bill Bartram graduated from this life on March 16, 2024 in Grand Junction. Bill was born Nov. 17, 1941 in Waterloo, Ohio to Pug and Carol Bartram. He was the only son with an older and younger sister. Bill served in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1964 as a firefighter. He was then in the Air Force reserves until 1966. He received his M.A. of Theology from Baptist Bible College in 1975 and went on to pastor the First Baptist Church of New Castle. He also worked for the Roaring Fork School District before moving first to Kansas and then to Florida, where his wife passed away. He moved to Olathe after her passing to be closer to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, who he loved! He spent his final days residing at the Veterans Community Living Center in Grand Junction. Bill always had a good attitude, despite having multiple sclerosis for over 50 years. He was wheelchair bound for 30 years or more, and now he’s dancing and running and moving freely! This attitude can be attributed to the relationship he had with his lord and savior, Jesus Christ. You would hear him say, “Every day is a good day, some days are just better than others. I can’t complain.” He attended Bible Baptist Church while living in Olathe. Bill learned to love well and is loved by everyone who knew him, and he will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sheila Ann, grandson, Brandon, sister, Faye, his parents and many others. What a great reunion they all had on March 16! Bill leaves behind a son, William, daughter, Shannon Long, and son-in-love, John; a granddaughter, Corri Spaur, and grandson-in-love, Randall; three amazing great granddaughters, Ali, Ava and Ember; sisters Janet and Lou; numerous nieces and nephews and good friends. To honor Bill, services are being held at Bible Baptist Church, 112 Main Street, Olathe, on Saturday, March 30, at 2pm.