Age 53 Passed away at home on June 3, 2017, after a long and courageous fight against multiple myeloma. He was, indeed, a fighter who beat the odds by living six years after his diagnosis. Barton was a professional pilot, photographer and IT specialist who used all of his talents at his job, and shared them with his family as well. He was a graduate of Southwest High School in Minneapolis, attended Mankato State University and earned his degree in aviation from Metro State University. He loved to travel and had a great sense of humor. Barton was predeceased by mother Dawn, and grandparents George & Sally "Toots" Margulies, and Max & Nina Cottle. He is survived by his beloved wife Yanling Li and adored son Richie; father Richard Cottle (Susan Henderson); sisters Elissa Cottle (Kent Schumacher) and Rabbi Rebecca Cottle Epstein (Barak); aunt Evelyn Cottle Raedler (John); nephews Jesse LaVercombe and Lucas Schumacher; and nieces Noa, Aviya and Sonia Epstein. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him: his family, friends and colleagues. The family thanks the dedicated doctors and nurses at Frauenshuh Cancer Center, St. Louis Park, for all of their help over the years. Funeral services 1:00 p.m. TUESDAY, June 6, at the ADATH YESHURUN CEMETERY CHAPEL, 5605 France Ave, Edina, MN. In lieu of flowers, donations to myeloma research will be appreciated. SHIVA 7 p.m. Tuesday at 5057 Oliver Ave. So., Minneapolis. Hodroff-Epstein 612 871-1234 www.hodroffepstein.com

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Published by Pioneer Press from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6, 2017.

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Richie

June 3, 2024

You are the best dad I could´ve ever have. I remember when you came home I was hiding under the living room table and you said " I guess I got no one to build this Lego set with.." and then I ran over to your arms and said " I WANNA BUWILD WEGO SET" and those were the good times. I remember you had cancer and still came to pick me up from daycare and I wish you could be with me now. I love you dad.
Richie

Dave Aeilts

May 30, 2024

My memories of time with Barton included frequent trips to Sebastian Joes and the local Dairy Queen. Barton loved to talk and he looked good ice cream.

Yanling

June 21, 2020

Y C

March 29, 2020

You are missed... 3/28/2020

Henry Camacho

March 25, 2020

I worked with Barton at NPSL as one of their vendors. Got to know Barton and enjoyed time with him. He was a great guy.

Yanling Cottle

June 3, 2019

It's been two years. We miss you Barton, Daddy. We love you.

Yanling and Richie

Yanling Cottle

March 29, 2018

Happy birthday...

Our last family trip...

Yanling

August 10, 2017

Yanling

August 10, 2017

We miss you...

Heather Lynch

June 8, 2017

I had the opportunity to work with Barton. He was so talented and accomplished in so many areas. His sense of humor was wonderful. I am so incredibly sad to read this. My prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues.

David Aeilts

June 7, 2017

Many of you knew Barton better than I, but four "Cs" come to mind when I think of perhaps 10 years over which we shared friendship:

Courteous - He treated others well. Despite detesting "shots" and "IV needles" he remained grateful to the clinic workers who assisted him. He always respected others beliefs. Knowing my relationship with God was important to me, he asked me to pray at meals together.

Compassionate - He was unusual in that he had a technical mind but he never lost his compassion for the people he served in New Perspective Senior Living. He was so tender with the residents.

Courageous - He faced cancer the way he faced the storm into which we flew on the way back from Milwaukee--with concentration and resolve.

Curious - He was always up for something new, whether it was a new treatment for his cancer or a new bakery for breakfast just a few days before he left us.

Barton, you were a true friend. I will miss you.

Michael Orensteen

June 6, 2017

I was his flight instructor. A real natural at being a pilot. We quickly became great friends. He even was the photographer at my wedding. He'll be missed

Tammy Kucera

June 5, 2017

Deepest sympathy to the family! What a privilege to meet Barton and work with him for many years! May he use his new wings to fly again! Rest in peace Barton!

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