William R Bartlett Passes Away
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Author: Liza Reavis
Released 31 March 2007
William R Bartlett 1924-2007
Bill died peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side early Sunday morning March 11th. He passed after a valiant battle against lung cancer. Bill was an American hero, having served his country as a corporal in the Marine Corps fighting in the Pacific during World War II.
He graduated from the Colorado School of Mines in 1951 and subsequently had a long and prosperous career as a petroleum engineer with Aramco, 1951 – 1980. He was a fervent admirer of the Middle East and loved working and living in Saudi Arabia. He was also one of the best known leaders of the Dhahran Outing Group in the 1970's.
An inveterate traveler, Bill was a champion of the Afghan people before, during, and after their struggle against the Soviet Union. One of his greatest wishes was to see peace return to the people of that region and to the Middle East.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Juliette, and his daughters Karen, Liza, and Jennifer.
Memorial services will be held at Ross, Burke & Knobel Mortuary on Friday March 16th 2007 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you remember Bill by making a donation in his name to the American Cancer Society.
Thanks so much,
Liza (Bartlett) Reavis
Class of 1974 (Dhahran)