James W. Bartlett

James W. Bartlett SchenectadyJames W. Bartlett, 99, passed away Monday, January 21, 2013 at Albany Medical Center. He operated Honolulu Conservatory of Music for many years in Schenectady, NY, and also made axial supports for turbines at General Electric in the large steam turbine and generator department. Born in Spy Hill Sask, Canada, he spent some years with Northwest Mounted Police and Indians. One childhood companion, Old Sioux Ben, instilled in him the Great Spirit causer of our being, which is reminiscent of the name Jehovah, He Causes to Become, hence when coming to the United States, Bartlett upon meeting Jehovah's Witnesses, became one of them, and was active in preaching and teaching Bible doctrines in New York state, England, Quebec, Canada, and after retiring from General Electric in New Smyrna Beach, FL. After graduating from high school he worked temporarily in the Beech-Nut Packing Co., and for the U.S. government as a railway mail clerk. He also worked on the 1980 Census Bureau. While in the music business he wrote the song, When You Leave Me ToNight Dear. This was published by Jack Patton in Hollywood and sung by Gene Autry. Bartlett also invented and sold a tuning key for guitars; his secondary vocation was beekeeping. He could not study honey bees and not believe in God. If the witnesses remain silent the very stones would cry out. Luke. Survived by his son, David Bartlett of Schenectady, NY; and daughter, Deborah (Carl) Boerner of Cobleskill, NY; seven grandchildren, Christopher (Jennifer) Hornauer of Spring, TX, Nicole Bartlett of Holland, NY, Nina (Kenneth) Kennedy of Sharon Springs, NY, Nathan (Nicole) Bartlett of Howes Cave, NY, SFC Carl Boerner of Germany, Jennifer Harrell of Roanoke, VA, Teressa Bartlett of Copiague, NY; 13 great-grandchildren, and the mother of his three children, Esther Bartlett of Niskayuna, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Dorothy Bartlett; sister, Phyllis Shunk; son, Daniel Bartlett; and grandson, Jody Hornauer. Family and friends are invited to call at the White VanBuren Funeral Home, 1779 Main Street, Delanson, on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the spring at Ames Cemetery.