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MONTE BARTLEY Obituary

Bartley, Monte Anthony April 5, 1982–November 4, 2010 Beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, passed from this life in Brooklyn, NY on November 4, 2010. Monte was born in Long Beach, CA, living most of his young life in La Mirada, CA. After graduating, Monte spent his life campaigning for beloved causes and traveling. Monte's passions were his family, friends, politics, music and enjoying life. He is survived by his mother, Donna Meyers; his step-father, Dan Meyers; his brother, Joseph Bartley; his sister, Lisa Meyers; and his dog Freya. Also surviving are grandparents, aunts, uncles, numerous cousins and friends from all over the country. Monte was preceded in death by his father, Monte Ray Bartley, and his grandmothers and great grandparents. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, November 12, 2010 at 10:00 am at Fairhaven Memorial Park, Rose Window Chapel, 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, CA. The family would like you to remember Monte as the 'Freebird' he truly was.

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Published by Orange County Register on Nov. 9, 2010.

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November 14, 2010

Monte, I will miss your knock knock jokes, your need to fight for the underdog always, and most of all your uncanny ability to make everyone in the room laugh and feel good. I love you, buddy, and will miss you terribly. Travel on, little hobo, travel on =) Auntie Teresa

November 12, 2010

A life with great potential - gone from our presence but not from our thoughts. We have been missing you often, regretting words unspoken and missed opportunity. To God be the glory, great things He has done.
Heidi's mom, Christine

there is a light that never goes out...

Heidi Powers

November 12, 2010

Yet in his largeness
nothing gets lost;
Not a man, not a mouse,
slips through the cracks.
Psalms 36:6

Your light shines so bright through Freya-You are loved and missed.

Victoria McClain

November 11, 2010

Dear Monte, you were a good kid. I remember sitting at the kid table with you (funny, since you were 12 and I was 20) at family gatherings. Am curious, did you ever graduate to the adult table? I never did and I think the last time I saw the family was at the age of 27. I wish I could be with you at the funeral. My love to you, Monte. May your passing be beautiful and full of love and light. Love, your second cousin, Vicki McClain

Tommy Chamberlain

November 11, 2010

Monte you were always a good boy that grew up into a great man. God bless your Mom Donna and Dad Dan and your brother and sister through this tough period. And to all your frinds and family and your beloved dog.
Rest in peace Monte!
Love from (Uncle) Tommy

Bret Wright

November 9, 2010

Monte - roll on, my man. My hope is that you have found a river of laughter to bear you onward to your next great adventure.

Amy Steele

November 9, 2010

Monte, where do I begin? We have so many fun memories together. Most of them were with our Grandma Shirley. Now that she is gone, I was hoping that you would stick around a lot longer so we could reminisce some more about the good ol' days. But I guess you one upped me. You actually went to Grandma to keep the fun going. Now I'm stuck here missing you. But I have to go on because that is the way God wants it. And I'll do anything he wants so that we can meet again. I can't wait to see Grandma Shirley and Uncle Monte (your dad) again either. Love you. Miss you.

Your Cousin, Amy

Vicki Nibecker

November 9, 2010

My dear little Monte Anthony, I have many great memories of when you came to stay with my family, we enjoyed your wonderful spirit! I know how happy you are to be with your dad and your Grandma Shirley, they have been waiting for this and the celebration has begun. Missing you, love Aunt Vicki...

Mom

November 9, 2010

I love you, my sweet baby.

Lisa Toscano

November 9, 2010

My sincerest condolences to Donna, Dan, Joe and Lisa. May your memories of Monte bring you some comfort at this very difficult time. We all loved Monte and he will be missed greatly. I will miss his shy little smile and his kind heart. May God watch over all of you, and embrace Monte into His loving arms. Please call if you need me. I am only a phone call away.

Dan Meyers

November 9, 2010

Monte-you will be missed.

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