Richard Johnson Bartlett passed away June 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas at the age of 70. Richard was born on October 20, 1948 in Berwyn, Illinois to Richard Edward and Virginia Louise Bartlett. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Marjorie Scott Bartlett, his two sons Will and Scott, his grand daughter Charlotte Jewell, nephew Jesse and brother Bradley.
Richard received his Ph.D. from UT Health Sciences Center at MD Anderson. He did his post graduate work at UNC at Chapel Hill, and then worked as Research Associate at Duke University. Richard was a Research Associate Professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine where he did research on muscular dystrophy and diabetes. Following that, he worked at NIH as a Scientific Review Officer, and retired in 2009.
Richard’s hobbies included playing guitar, fishing and model railroading. He was an active member of the N Crowd and the San Jacinto model train clubs, he enjoyed the activities and friendships of the other members. Richard will be dearly missed by all.