Edward Joseph "Ed" Bartunek

Edward Joseph Bartunek, 76, passed away surrounded by family after a valiant fight with
cancer. He was born August 02, 1949, in Vancouver, Washington to Edward George Bartunek
and Georgia Lynn Kone.
Ed was raised in Kearns, Utah, where he attended Cyprus High before graduating from Kearns
High. During high school, he was an accomplished diver on the swim team, taking 2nd
place at
State for Cyprus High. While he attended Kearns High he started a ski team.
On February 05,, 2004, Ed married the love of his life, Margene McInelly. Their marriage was
later solemnized in the Bountiful Utah Temple, sealing their bond for eternity.
From a young age, Ed was known for his strong work ethic – he began working construction
with his father at just nine years old and remained a dedicated jack-of-all-trades throughout his
life. His primary career was with Kennecott Copper Mining, where he worked for over forty
years before retiring and later returning as a consultant. His hands were rarely still and there
wasn't much he couldn't fix or build.
Beyond his work, Ed had a creative and artistic soul. He had a great talent for woodworking,
and he loved to paint and draw. In recent years, he shared his artistic gifts by creating beautiful
charcoal portraits, often of beloved pets who had passed – a generous gesture that brought
comfort to many. He also enjoyed beautifying yards, crafting thoughtful gifts for others, and
creating things with his hands.
Ed had a deep love for the outdoors. He loved fishing and camping but his true enjoyment
came through riding his atv's and side by sides. For eight years, Ed and Margene traveled
across the country in their fifth wheel, savoring retirement, making new friends, and enjoying the
open road.
Ed was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, embracing the gospel and
love for our Savior after meeting his wife, Margene. Ed served in many callings from young
men's sports director to activities committee, and serving as executive secretary in the Tooele
Fourteenth Ward bishopric.

Ed is survived by his loving wife, Margene McInelly; four children from a previous marriage –
Michelle (Lee) Garbett, Mistie (James) Kern, Brad Bartunek, and Melissa (Bryson) Madison; and
four bonus children, lovingly welcomed through marriage – Brent Valerio, Tony (Maria) Valerio,
Patricia (John) Baird, and the late Johnny Valerio. He was a grandfather to 13 grandchildren,
and 16 great-grandchildren.
Ed will be remembered for his strength, his willingness to lend a helping hand, and the deep
love he had for his family. His legacy lives on in the lives he touched and the memories he
leaves behind.