I found this listing when I was looking for Willie on the Internet. He saved my life about 25 years ago when he was at Mercy. I gave him my first painting, my most valuable possession, before I graduated from Mercy MADRAP. It was a was a gray cityscape at night with a single lonely figure sitting alone on the curb beneath a streetlight. I always wondered if he kept it. If he were still alive, I would tell him that I became a good mother because of him. A high school dropout, I entered college and became a college art history and studio arts professor. He gave me a book to read, Hind's Feet on High Places, and it changed me forever. I was kindly referred to for many years as the woman whose life-story took three days to tell. I was only 28 when I told that story. 

Rest in peace my friend. I have had 25 years of peace because of you.

If anyone knows what happened to the painting, please call me. I live in Minnesota now and I have an art studio in the Northrup King Building in Minneapolis. 763-442-7245. 

Gillette West (The painting is signed Norris)

Rick Wetzel 22 years ago I met Willie when I entered treatment. After completing treatment Willie and I bonded and a good freindship developed. Willie and Tanya took me under there wings and allowed me to be a part of their lives. Willie wanted me to persue a career in counseling. When Willie passed away this year it was a personal... goal to complete school at DMACC(I did) I also took the I.B.C. test for my CADC and (I passed). I am now a counselor at U.C.S. Thank You Willie, you will always be a part of my life.

Rick Wetzel â€Ž22 years ago I met Willie when I entered treatment. After completing treatment Willie and I bonded and a good freindship developed. Willie and Tanya took me under there wing and allowed me to be a part of their lives. Willie wanted me to persue a career in counseling. When Willie passed away this year it was a personal... goal to complete school at DMACC(I did) I also took the I.B.C. test for my CADC and (I passed). I am now a counselor at U.C.S. Thank You Willie you will always be a part of my life. Thank you Tanya and if there is anything I could ever help you with please get in touch.. rwetzel1956@live.com. Home 515-221-3586, Cell 515-313-7585

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dear Batholomew Family,
I never got the chance to thank Willie in person for all he and John Schaffer did for me at OPP in Des Moines, but i can tell you all now that he changed my life. I am indebted to him, and i will carry him with me until i meet him again. God Bless you and your family my friend.

Tanya, Katie and Mick,

I worked with will at GCC.  He touched my life the way that he has touched all of those around him.  I am very sorry for your loss.  I hope to follow in Will's footsteps soon, as I will be done w/ my MSW in May.  He was part of my inspiration for taking the step to start grad school.  He talked of you all often. 

Lots of love and with great sympathy,

Dear Tanya,

It was with great shock and sadness that I learned of Willie's death. We grew up together in Austin and the memories I have of Willie could fill a book. At our last high school reunion I had the joy of visiting with him and learning a little of his life's journey since those boyhood days. He was a kind and compassionate man. His death leaves a great void and sorrow  for your family and for all of us, who knew Willie as a friend.  May the hope we share in Christ be your comfort in the days ahead.

Tanya, Katie and Mick,
I was shocked to hear the very sad news about Will. What a great guy, dad, father and one of our very best "Chain Gang " dads at football. We missed your whole family this past season. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. It seems that God always takes the good ones.. and Will touched many lives and always had a kind word for everyone. May God bless your family and keep you in the palm of his hand where you may find much comfort.
Love, Kathleen, Bryan, Jake and Joe Jarman

To Will's family:  My name is Larry Duran, just prior to Wills passing I was seeing Will on a professional bases.  I had to stop counceling for a short session due to illness.  He called me and told me that when I was feeling better and wanted to resume our sessions, that I was to call him.  Today, I did call and was informed of Wills passing.  I just want to extend my heart felt sympathy to you, his family.  Will was a man who loved his family and gave with compassion to his clients.  I know that he had a relationship with his creator and I hope that some how you receive comfort from this.  (Larry S. Duran)

Tanya-I am shocked and so sorry that this happened. Though you were far away you have always remained in my thoughts. Please know we are praying for your and the kids' comfort. Love, Tarita and Jim Benzoni

Tanya, I am so very sorry for your loss.  Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Mel Weresh

To the Bartholomew family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you - The Dries family

To the Bartholomew Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.  We are so saddened by the death of Will.  God Bless.  
The McCracken Family

Tanya and family..our heart felt thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. 
The Brumley Family

To the Bartholomew family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  We are so sorry for your tragic loss.

To Wills Family. I met Will at the Vet center a few years back when he first decided he wanted to help us war Vets, I felt easy around Will right away, witch had been hard for me todo sence VietNam.I wiil miss Will greatly. You are all in my prayers.

Dear Tanya, Kate, and Mick,
We are thinking of you  - and we are so sad. Will was such a kind man and special coach to James. He will be so missed. Best, The Conley family

Dear Tanya & family:  My thoughts have been with you.  I hope that you find peace & comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of your loved one.

Will --- You were one of the few people that I felt comfortable talking to and because of that you made a tremendous difference in my life.  I just hope that I can take some of the lessions that I learned from you and apply them to my life.  I am sorry that those conversations had to end so suddenly....However,  I know that you and our savior will have many deep and meaningful conversations....Hope that he is a baseball fan.  Know that I am shedding tears over your loss --knowing that you will understand the true impact that you had on me.  Lindy Blackburn (Parker, Colorado)

Will--you blessed my life personally and professionally. Your love for life, your family, and what you believed in were always evident. I pray daily for comfort for your wife and kids during this time.

Will, I am sorry that we (you and I) did not get the chance to finish our great conversations! I am profoundly sad about your passing, but as I stated to you during our last meeting do not forget to make God smile, tell him your plan! I will miss you!

Millon Smith

Will...
You'll be missed at the Vet Center.  You were always joking and fun to talk to.  I never met your family, but you mentioned them often.  You were a true family man.  Tanya, I am very sorry for your tragic loss... Will was a great guy!

Our condolences on your loss.  We were able to visit with him this past summer at the family reunion. It was great to see him and I will always remenber his smile and sense of humor.
Our thoughts are with you all.

Denny and Linda Bartholomew
North St Paul, Mn

Tanya and Bartholomew family. 
   You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cousin Will will always be remembered as a stand up guy.  I will always remember the baseball talk that he gave at our family reunion. May you find strength through your family and friends. 
Mary (Bartholomew) Honzalek and family

Dear Tanya, we are overwhelmingly sorry for your tremendous loss. Will was a great man with an incredibly loving heart.  The world has lost a very special person.   We are so thankful to have known him.  We are praying for your family during this difficult time.

Dear Tanya, Katie and Mick - We are thinking of you at this time and please know we are keeping you in our prayers.  I will continue to pray for strength for all of you.  Love - The Harrell's in Arkansas - Mike Melissa Mic and Maggie

Tanya - Mike and I are thinking of you, Katie and Mick.  I have held you up in my prayers and pray for strength for you all during this time.   Many , many prayers, love and thoughts to you all.  The Harrell's in Arkansas - Mike, Melissa Mic and Maggie

Dear Tanya:

You, Will and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers.  We are so sorry for your loss.

Matt & Laurie Dore, Des  Moines, Iowa

Dear Tanya,

Our hearts go out to you at this time of sadness.  The whole Byrne family is with you in spirit and wish to surround you and the children with love, Regan Byrne Palmer

Tanya, Johanna and I am so sorry that you have suffered this enormous loss.  Our thoughts are with you and your children.

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

William Bartholomew

22 octobre 1952 – 25 février 2010

Olinger Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery - Chapel Hill

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