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1983
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2014
Bart Preston Obituary
1983-2014
A celebration of life will be held for Bart on Saturday, October 25th at 2:00PM at the Grace Baptist Church: 3782 Churn Creek Road in Redding.
Bart was born in Redding, CA, but lived in Fall River Mills, 85 miles east of Redding. He attended preschool through first grade in Fall River, then moved to Redding and attended Country Christian School where he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. Upon completion of high school, Bart attended Shasta College where he received his A.A. degree. He then moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to attend Spartan College of Aeronautics to fulfill his passion for aviation. After a year in Oklahoma, he returned to Redding and worked in the restaurant industry as one of the best servers in Shasta County. His work ethics were impeccable.
Bart spent a summer in Guatemala living with a family to learn Spanish. He had a voracious appetite for spiritual and world knowledge.
When he returned to Redding, he was working at the Outback Steakhouse where he met a beautiful woman and fellow server named Sarah. Sarah and Bart both attended Bethel's School of Supernatural Ministry, served as missionaries, and were married on 9-19-09 in Redding.
Bart and Sarah then moved to Las Vegas, Nevada after their wedding and had a daughter named Makell, but lost her at 7 1/2 months of pregnancy. After the loss of their daughter, they moved to San Diego, CA where Bart completed two years of an aviation school to become a licensed lead airplane mechanic at Pratt & Whitney Aero Power until his death.
Bart played many sports, his favorite being baseball. He was an avid snowboarder and backpacker, having recently climbed Mt. Whitney. He loved disc golf, surfing, and scuba diving. He also loved hunting, golfing and rafting on the Sacramento River with his friends and Sarah. Bart loved music and learned to play the violin when he was 12 years old.
It has been said Bart lived 60 years of life in his 31 years. He embraced life with passion and total abandonment. Bart had a beautiful smile and a great sense of humor. He was a loyal friend who was compassionate and honest, with a warm heart that drew you into his world of adventure and travel. Bart was the proudest of the blessings that God bestowed upon him in his marriage and their daughter Bella Rose. He was ecstatic about their forthcoming child in May.
Bart is survived by wife Sarah, daughter Bella, mother Joanne Preston, father Gabriel Simon, stepmother Yumi Simon, brothers Takumi and Taiga, great grandmother Margaret Simon, aunt Eva Lowe , cousins Stephanie and Kevin Lowe , cousin Miles Simon, Dana Kakdela, uncle Linn Is Bell and wife Colleen, and aunt Noreen Davidson.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bart's Memorial Fund at www.gofund.me/bartpreston.
Please sign the guestbook at http://obituaries.redding.com.
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for Bart Preston
Carla Jones aka car car
October 15, 2022
Bart was a special brother from my other mother... there was no one like him! He is truly one of a kind.... I know him and my mom are in heaven dancing together
Lee Ann Chavez
November 18, 2014
Johanne, Sarah and Bella,
I cannot begin to express how deeply sorrowed I am to hear about Bart's passing. It was a shock to say the least. Know you all are in my prayers and thoughts. Words cannot fully express my sympathy.
November 11, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear about Bart. He was such a nice person and always lit up the room. Praying for your family
Kate Hicks
Jamie Bell
November 4, 2014
My heart is filled with sadness and thankfulness to have been able to have had a some very special moments with this man...Bart your smile was contagious, your heart enormous, always a perfect gentlemen, I was lucky to call you my friend during my early 20's. I can't express to his mother how much he loved you he spoke of you often and please know what a wonderful light your son was to me and to everyone that was lucky to have met him, be proud of the man he was. Bart was in my life for only a short period of time but during that time he gained a huge spot in my heart, I will never forget him, his laugh and giant bear hugs. I will miss you my friend, love you always and will think of you often. My thoughts and prayers will be with your wife and children… I know Bart will be looking over you and protecting you always. “With my entire heart and all my love and with deep sadness….farewell Sweet Bart”
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October 31, 2014
Joanne, Our thoughts are with you always. We loved Bart. We had a lot of happy times with him. Love Eddie and Kathy Hardon
Anne Peterson
October 27, 2014
I knew Bart only through you....but what a wonderful soul shines through in these messages from those who did know him. I'm so sorry I wasn't in town to share in his celebration of life. Just know how very, very sorry I am for his tragic, untimely, unfathomable loss, today and always. Sending huge hugs, Anne
Nancy Glazzard
October 26, 2014
Joanne - Words cannot express the loss you must be feeling. Although we never actually met Bart, I know many who feel like they did know him through your stories. He is now with God and no longer hurting. I;m here if there's anything I can do for my Vanilla Queen. Love you, Nancy Glazzard
Martha and Maynar sager
October 24, 2014
Dear Joanne, We will never forget how God planned our divine appointment at our Bethel Baptist Church in Escondido.We have been able to share our stories via text for a little over 2 years now. When you text me about Bart's passing I really couldn't believe it...had to read it several times before it registered.Seeing his handsome picture and reading these lovely notes have given us a sense of just what an amazing young man Bart was. Please know we will be praying for a special touch from God tomorrow at 2:00.Wish we could be there...let's keep in touch. Love You, Maynard and Martha Sager, Escondido, California
cisco and vikki rodriguez
October 24, 2014
The day Bart walked into our home, he walked into our hearts and their he remains. Forever we will miss him. With much affection
Vicky Burnham
October 24, 2014
Joanne - I have such fond memories of Bart. Always a smile and good looking too. I'm so sorry you are going through this. My heart goes out to you and his family. I'll keep you in my prayers.
Jim and Jean Mudd
October 24, 2014
We were so sorry to read of Barts passing. He was a delightful child and an amazing young man. We will miss him.
Pat Nelson
October 23, 2014
Joanne,
There are no words I can express to you and your family in your loss of Bart...
Please know I love you. Know you and your family are in my prayers.
May God bless.
Pat Hunt Nelson
Larry Watters
October 23, 2014
Joanne...
There is strength in having the support of so many.
Carla Jones
October 23, 2014
Bart was my brother from my other mother :) we were together since the womb, only 6 months apart... He always reminded me that he loved me just because I was his sister, there was nothing I had to do to earn his love. He always encouraged me and told me he was proud of me... I will always hold those words in my heart. He was able to help me learn the meaning of unconditional love in many ways. I'm so thankful to him for giving me my amazing sister Sarah, my beautiful niece, and niece or nephew arriving soon... As my oldest son said, "uncle Bart is in heaven now." I hold on to the peace and joy knowing that I will see him again with our heavenly Father! I love you B-Bart, and I promise I will take care of our family! See you in paradise! Love- Car Car :)
Linn & Colleen IsBell
October 23, 2014
JoJo-
Bart's enthusiastic personality could fill a room.His continual thirst for knowledge in so many different areas set him apart from the rest of us.
We believe that Bart's love for life will continue on in the lives of his children and in all of us who knew him.
Please know that you, Sarah, and sweet baby girl Bella are surrounded everyday by our continued support and prayers.
All Our Love,
Uncle Linn & Aunt Co
October 22, 2014
Joanne,
Such sad news to read that you have lost your darling boy.
I remember talking to you, at Pacheco, and you were so proud and happy to have a great kid.
Joanne we had many wonderful talks and I credit you for many things.
Much love,
Rosemary Williams
October 22, 2014
Our Dearest Friend Joanne,
As parents of an only child, and that of a son, we can only imagine the pain and loss you must feel in the passing of the “love of your life”. We have fond memories of the time that Bart spent in our home. His smile, his laugh, his goodness and his willingness to help…all those wonderful virtues he got from you. While in our home, Bart helped to fill the void of not having our son(s) at home. Bart's presence will never be forgotten. We pray that God will wrap his loving arms around Bart, his wife Sarah , his daughter Bella Rose and his unborn child.
With much love,
Linda Young and William O. Scott, Jr.
Judy Hester
October 21, 2014
Beautiful soul, brilliant light, shining on through those who's life he touched??
Debbie, Denny and family Diestler
October 21, 2014
Bart's beautiful smile, vibrant and sensitive spirit and his love of God will live on in all who were graciously touched by his life, especially his precious family.
Our love, prayers and blessings are always with you.
Laurie Pearson
October 21, 2014
My precious Joanne,
I pray for your tender, gentle mother's heart... May the Holy Spirit bless you and keep you in His protective care... I'm loving you and praying for your peace and healing... I can see why Bart was the light of your life.... He was blessed to call you Mom...
I'm here for you, friend...
Love,
Sally Moyer
October 21, 2014
Beautiful description of Bart's life. May the vitality of his life live on through those who loved him.
Patricia Dougherty
October 21, 2014
My Dearest Joanne,
My heart weeps for you...I know you will cherish your fondest memories of your precious talented Son...I am surrounding you in the light of the Spirit, sending grace, peace and strength with great Love.
"Patricia"
David Buser
October 21, 2014
Bart was a good student at the Aviation Maintenance Tech Program at Miramar College. He had a natural understanding of the intricacies of aircraft and would often help other students in their studies. I was proud to have him in my classes.
David A. Buser
Professor, Aviation Technology
San Diego Miramar College
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