Erin E. Bartram

BARTRAM Erin E. Bartram, 66, passed away March 2, 2011, in Columbus of heart failure due to complications of pneumonia. She is survived by her life partner of 21 years, Elaine Roberts. She was an accomplished photographer and enjoyed her beloved Dachshunds Buddha, Tommie, and Sophie. She graduated from the Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, IN with a Master of Divinity in May 1997. For several years, she was employed as a Hospice Chaplain where she perfected her profound gifts of empathy and grief counseling. She will be remembered for her fierce loyalty to those she loved and her deep desire to help others. All who knew her recognized her spirituality, her gifts of listening, and her acute sense of humor. She was witty, compassionate, determined, and engaging. She was an individual who always had a sparkle in her eye and with whom conversation was always delightful and energizing. She had an impact on everyone who knew her, and she will be forever missed by all who loved her. Visitation will be at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL on Monday, March 7, 2011 from 4-7 p.m. A celebration of life memorial service led by Reverend Dr. Rosemary MacKay of Plymouth, MA will be held at the Chapel at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Human Rights Campaign (www.hrc.org/bartram), Mid-Ohio Food Bank (3960 Brookham Dr, Grove City, Ohio 43123), or the Capital Area Humane Society (3015 Scioto Darby Executive Court, Hilliard, OH 43026-8990). Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a memory or condolences.