Robert Hugh Bartholick
May 3, 1926 - January 7, 2009
Obituary
Robert H. Bartholick, age 82 passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 in Burien. Robert was born to William and Mary Bartholick in Bellingham WA, attending public schools through his graduation from Bellingham High school. He then enlisted in the United States Navy serving his country in World War II until his honorable discharge as a Signalman Third Class. He then returned to Bellingham where he attended Western Washington College of Education graduating with a degree in math education. While attending college he was married to his sweetheart Valerie Van Etten.
After graduation they moved to the Seattle area where Rob began his teaching career with the Highline school district and continued there until his retirement in 1981.
Robs life was centered on the wellbeing of his family. He encouraged them in his love for the out of doors. He spent many winters when his sons were young taking his family to the mountains to ski. He always encouraged his sons to be active in various school sports. Having summers off, he and his family camped and fished, taking many vacations between the campgrounds of Mt. Baker and the beaches of the Oregon coast. Later in life he and Valerie enjoyed golfing together at many courses throughout the northwest.
Robert is survived by his wife of 59 years, Valerie; sons Brian and Becky Bartholick of Sedro Woolley, Michael and Betsy Bartholick of Vancouver, and Patrick and Lynne Bartholick of Port Angeles; 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father William, mother Mary, and stepfather Herb Tinker.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 14th 2009 from 9:00 am – 11:45 am at BONNEY-WATSON Parker Chapel, 900 SW 146th Street, Burien, WA. 206 244-2320. A procession to Tahoma National Cemetery will depart at 12:00 Noon for a 1:00 pm military honors and committal service.
Brian and Becky,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you know especially with the loss of your father. Bob and Diane Boyd
Patrick and Lynne, Sean and Morgan.
Gunnar and I were sorry to hear that your Dad passed away. I hope that your sweet memories of times together will comfort all of you and help fill the void that he has left. He must have been a wonderful person and father. May your knowledge of the gospel and the atonement of the Savior bring you comfort and peace at this time. Love, Ila and Gunnar
So saddened to find that one of my best highschool buddies has passed. Val, please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family.
My love and prayers to all of you. I have nothing but fond memories of Uncle Bob. He always made me feel welcome whenever I was in his home.
Love,
Andi
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our families go back many years, there were a lot of great memories in the Seahurst neighborhood. Dick Swaab and family.
Dear Val and Family, We’re thinking of you and have enjoyed sharing the many fond memories of family gatherings with you all through the years. We’ll miss “grandpa Rob” and our prayers are for peace and comfort through your time of loss. We love you, Rauna, David and Kids
Dear Val, Brian, Mike, and Pat,
Teresa called me tonight to share the very sad news of Rob’s death. I have very fond memories of all of you and share in your sorrow. Stay strong.
Jean
Val, Brian, Mike and Patrick, I am so sorry for your loss. Our families built some wonderful life time memories together and your loving husband and father was crucial to that. I will forever remember him fondly.
Mark
Dear Aunt Val, Brian, Becky, Mike, Betsy, Patrick and Lynn, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your devoted husband/father. I have so many memories of him. When I was little I always called him “Uncle Bob”. When I got older I realized that Aunt Val, you always called him Rob or Robert. So I began calling him Uncle Rob-Bob and that is how I prefer to remember him. I will always appreciate the wonderful family dinners with you both at your home, including the singing out on the patio by the fire. Frank and I remember fondly the wonderful wedding shower you and Uncle Rob-Bob held for us at your home and the subsequent family gatherings to show off our beautiful babies. I will miss my Uncle Rob-Bob and can only imagine the loss all of you are feeling. I am thinking of each of you.
Dear Val,Brian,Mike and Patrick,We are all so sad and sorry to hear of your loss of Rob.I also have many fun and happy memories of Rob and your Family growing up in the old Seahurst neighborhood. He will be missed by us all. God Bless you. Mary Anne Cole, and all the Gilbert “kids, Frank,Donna,Pam,Teresa,and Lisa
Rob was part of our family in Burien for many years. It was a special neighborhood. He is in my thoughts and prayers. I love you Rob and Val.
Marsha
Val, we are so sorry you have lost your dear Rob. We will never forget the wonderful picnics with you, Thompsons, Harveys, your family & ours. We are very sad for you & your children & we love you!