Obituary of Morrel R. Bartley

Bedford Morrel R. Bartley, 87, a resident of White River Lodge, formerly of 422 Q Street, Bedford, died at 1:58 pm on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at the Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born August 18, 1916 in Bedford, he was the son of Ernest and Mayme (Ash) Bartley. He married Lois Cole and she preceded him in death. He later married Doris Craig and she also preceded him in death. He retired from NWSC Crane as a warehouseman. He was of the Protestant Faith and a veteran of the U.S. Army and received a Purple Heart during WW II. He was a member of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Alexander of Blue Springs, MO; one grandson, Michael Alexander; one step-daughter, Terri Miller of Bedford; two step-sons, Mike and Pat Craig both of Mitchell; four step-grandchildren, Brandon and Brian Miller and Matthew and Dusty Craig; three step-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, two brothers, Morris and Glen Bartley and one sister, Elizabeth. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 13th from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 12:00 noon until the hour of service on Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Military rites will be accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion.