Douglas M. BARTLETT

BARTLETT, Douglas M. of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on July 19, 2017 due to complications that ensued following a tragic fall on July 5th. He was 82. Mr. Bartlett is survived by his daughters, Laura Ann and Sharon Elizabeth; his son, Russell Andrew and his grandchildren, Jessica, Andrew, James and Carla. Mr. Bartlett enjoyed a successful career in the field of employee benefits. He retired from NCR Corporation in 1993 as the National Director of Benefits. He was involved in a number of international industry councils and organizations centered around the employee benefits profession. He also helped organize the NCR Retiree Association. Mr. Bartlett honorably served his country during the Berlin Wall crisis. He was based at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, TX, where his love of the desert Southwest was founded. A lifelong learner, Mr. Bartlett obtained a Masters Degree in Philosophy from Wright State University, at the age of 67. He also earned degrees from Queens College in New York City and Loyola University in Chicago. He and his wife, Susan, retired to Tucson, Arizona in 2003. They loved their home in Saddlebrooke and their many friends there. They enjoyed traveling around the Southwest and, particularly, going to the Santa Fe Opera festival. They were married for 57 years. Music is what drew Sue and Doug together in the first place. He played the piano and the organ, while she played the cello in the orchestra. They enjoyed concerts, operas, and just listening to music at home. In lieu of flowers, please send any remembrances to the Mayo Clinic Foundation, in appreciation of their excellent care and kindness. The family requests that any memorial gifts be forwarded to The Mayo Clinic in AZ, 13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85259, Dept. Development.