Ellis Bartley Obituary
Ellis Dale Bartley STAUNTON
Ellis Dale Bartley, 81, of Barterbrook Road, passed away early on Veteran's Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville after battling Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, combined with other neurological ailments.
Dale was born on Valentine's Day in 1927 in Augusta County.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Emmett and Grace (Armstrong) Bartley, as well as many brothers and sisters.
He is survived by a son, Alan Dale Bartley of Staunton, and a sister, Charlene Hurtt of Charlottesville.
"Grandaddy" will be missed by Amber Boysen of Richmond, Megan Boysen and Keaton Boysen of Staunton. He is also survived by Faye Bartley who has enjoyed many special years with Dale.
He was a member of Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church where he often provided horse drawn hay rides for the childrens events.
Dale enjoyed a healthy and active lifestyle until a horse related accident two years ago.
He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1950 and was employed by E. I. Dupont and later became a self employed truck driver and owner of STAR "B" STABLES. Dale's guided horse trail rides operated for many years at Shenandoah Acres. Local residents and horse lovers from many states continue to enjoy riding his multitude of Tennessee Walkers today on the farm. Dale also enjoyed parades and bringing Santa into town on his horse and buggy.
From the 1960's through the 1980's he supplied horses for bird dog field trials along the East Coast.
A private graveside service for family members will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2008, at Augusta Memorial Park, followed by a memorial service 11 a.m. at Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Jason Whitener officiating.
There will be no formal visitation at the funeral home.
Friends may sign the register book and view at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2008, and friends will be received at the residence anytime.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Augusta County SPCA where Dale supported the rescue and care of area horses.
The Stuarts Draft Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes has been entrusted with arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
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Jennifer Pitsenbarger
November 12, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers. I know Dale will be sadly missed. From Gary and Jennifer Pitsenbarger Amber, Shane, and Aidan Conner
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Kate Austin
November 12, 2008
Happy trails to you, Mr. Bartley. Thank you for letting my mother and I help you with your trail rides, and sharing your wonderful tried-and-true "horse sense" with us. We remember you fondly...
It is a shame that the world has lost such a gifted horseman as Mr. Bartley. To his family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Pamela Austin
November 12, 2008
In memory of the only real cowboy I ever knew. Thank you, Mr. Bartleyfor sharing your love of horses, your horse-sense, and your beautiful TN walkers with me and my family. You always hated that I called you Mr. Bartley, saying, "Mr. Bartley was my Daddy. Call me Dale." That still makes me smile. I wish you had only been able to see my little farm-ette and my horses. You knew that was my dream and encouraged me to keep reaching for it. Thank you for your inspiration. I think of you every time I ride.
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