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Euclid Lodge No. 65 A.F. & A.M.
Master 1985, 1986
Euclid Chapter No. 13 R.A.M.
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Obituary reprinted from "The Naperville Sun", January 7, 2007.
Walter T. Bartow, 89, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 16, 2006, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
He was born July 28, 1917 in Alton, IL and was an only child. In his younger years, he was very athletic, playing both football and baseball while in high school. He graduated with honors from the University of Illinois with a degree in ceramic engineering and played professional baseball with the Chicago Cubs as a pitcher for a short time.
Mr. Bartow was then employed by American Lava in Chattanooga until he volunteered for duty in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, serving in the 20th Air Force as a B-29 navigator with flight duty over Japan. He earned the rank of captain.
Following World War II, Mr. Bartow was employed with Western Electric (AT&T, Bell Labs) in Chicago. He helped design the microwave communication system that is still in use today, earning 52 patents for AT&T. He lived in Naperville, IL for 49 years and was on the board of directors for the Ray Graham Association for People with Disabilities for more than 20 years, volunteering his time to help with fund raising and general operating duties. His efforts were instrumental in the organization's success.
Upon retirement, Mr. Bartow returned to Chattanooga, where he continued as a very active volunteer for many charities involving handicapped children and adults including the Orange Grove Center and the Salvation Army. He was also a member of the Masons, Scottish Rite, Alhambra Shrine, Elks Lodge, Brainerd Kiwanis Club, American Legion Post 95 and the Military Officers of America.
He enjoyed golfing, drawing, watercolor painting, tailoring and other crafts. He was a licensed short wave radio operator and glider pilot.
He was an avid reader of the Holy Bible and had a great faith in the Lord trusting in Him when he was struggling with cancer. He had a wonderful positive attitude and was an inspiration to many people. In spite of his accomplishment, he remained a very humble man.
As a final act of service to his fellow man, he donated his body to research at the Vanderbilt Medical Center. He was a faithful member of Brainerd Baptist Church.
Mr. Bartow was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Carrie Hunt Bartow; and his first wife, Marie Bartow.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Cox Bartow of Chattanooga; two daughters, Elaine Groat (Jim) of Naperville and Carolyn Ann Bartow of Addison, IL; one grandson, James G. Groat, Jr. of Naperville; and one stepson, F. Holland "Buddy" Cox III of Parker, Co.
Euclid Lodge No. 65 A.F. & A.M.
Master 1985, 1986
Euclid Chapter No. 13 R.A.M.
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Obituary reprinted from "The Naperville Sun", January 7, 2007.
Walter T. Bartow, 89, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 16, 2006, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
He was born July 28, 1917 in Alton, IL and was an only child. In his younger years, he was very athletic, playing both football and baseball while in high school. He graduated with honors from the University of Illinois with a degree in ceramic engineering and played professional baseball with the Chicago Cubs as a pitcher for a short time.
Mr. Bartow was then employed by American Lava in Chattanooga until he volunteered for duty in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, serving in the 20th Air Force as a B-29 navigator with flight duty over Japan. He earned the rank of captain.
Following World War II, Mr. Bartow was employed with Western Electric (AT&T, Bell Labs) in Chicago. He helped design the microwave communication system that is still in use today, earning 52 patents for AT&T. He lived in Naperville, IL for 49 years and was on the board of directors for the Ray Graham Association for People with Disabilities for more than 20 years, volunteering his time to help with fund raising and general operating duties. His efforts were instrumental in the organization's success.
Upon retirement, Mr. Bartow returned to Chattanooga, where he continued as a very active volunteer for many charities involving handicapped children and adults including the Orange Grove Center and the Salvation Army. He was also a member of the Masons, Scottish Rite, Alhambra Shrine, Elks Lodge, Brainerd Kiwanis Club, American Legion Post 95 and the Military Officers of America.
He enjoyed golfing, drawing, watercolor painting, tailoring and other crafts. He was a licensed short wave radio operator and glider pilot.
He was an avid reader of the Holy Bible and had a great faith in the Lord trusting in Him when he was struggling with cancer. He had a wonderful positive attitude and was an inspiration to many people. In spite of his accomplishment, he remained a very humble man.
As a final act of service to his fellow man, he donated his body to research at the Vanderbilt Medical Center. He was a faithful member of Brainerd Baptist Church.
Mr. Bartow was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Carrie Hunt Bartow; and his first wife, Marie Bartow.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Cox Bartow of Chattanooga; two daughters, Elaine Groat (Jim) of Naperville and Carolyn Ann Bartow of Addison, IL; one grandson, James G. Groat, Jr. of Naperville; and one stepson, F. Holland "Buddy" Cox III of Parker, Co.
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Euclid Lodge No. 65 A.F. & A.M.
Master 1985, 1986
Euclid Chapter No. 13 R.A.M.
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Obituary reprinted from "The Naperville Sun", January 7, 2007.
Walter T. Bartow, 89, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 16, 2006, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
He was born July 28, 1917 in Alton, IL and was an only child. In his younger years, he was very athletic, playing both football and baseball while in high school. He graduated with honors from the University of Illinois with a degree in ceramic engineering and played professional baseball with the Chicago Cubs as a pitcher for a short time.
Mr. Bartow was then employed by American Lava in Chattanooga until he volunteered for duty in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, serving in the 20th Air Force as a B-29 navigator with flight duty over Japan. He earned the rank of captain.
Following World War II, Mr. Bartow was employed with Western Electric (AT&T, Bell Labs) in Chicago. He helped design the microwave communication system that is still in use today, earning 52 patents for AT&T. He lived in Naperville, IL for 49 years and was on the board of directors for the Ray Graham Association for People with Disabilities for more than 20 years, volunteering his time to help with fund raising and general operating duties. His efforts were instrumental in the organization's success.
Upon retirement, Mr. Bartow returned to Chattanooga, where he continued as a very active volunteer for many charities involving handicapped children and adults including the Orange Grove Center and the Salvation Army. He was also a member of the Masons, Scottish Rite, Alhambra Shrine, Elks Lodge, Brainerd Kiwanis Club, American Legion Post 95 and the Military Officers of America.
He enjoyed golfing, drawing, watercolor painting, tailoring and other crafts. He was a licensed short wave radio operator and glider pilot.
He was an avid reader of the Holy Bible and had a great faith in the Lord trusting in Him when he was struggling with cancer. He had a wonderful positive attitude and was an inspiration to many people. In spite of his accomplishment, he remained a very humble man.
As a final act of service to his fellow man, he donated his body to research at the Vanderbilt Medical Center. He was a faithful member of Brainerd Baptist Church.
Mr. Bartow was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Carrie Hunt Bartow; and his first wife, Marie Bartow.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Cox Bartow of Chattanooga; two daughters, Elaine Groat (Jim) of Naperville and Carolyn Ann Bartow of Addison, IL; one grandson, James G. Groat, Jr. of Naperville; and one stepson, F. Holland "Buddy" Cox III of Parker, Co.
Euclid Lodge No. 65 A.F. & A.M.
Master 1985, 1986
Euclid Chapter No. 13 R.A.M.
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Obituary reprinted from "The Naperville Sun", January 7, 2007.
Walter T. Bartow, 89, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 16, 2006, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
He was born July 28, 1917 in Alton, IL and was an only child. In his younger years, he was very athletic, playing both football and baseball while in high school. He graduated with honors from the University of Illinois with a degree in ceramic engineering and played professional baseball with the Chicago Cubs as a pitcher for a short time.
Mr. Bartow was then employed by American Lava in Chattanooga until he volunteered for duty in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, serving in the 20th Air Force as a B-29 navigator with flight duty over Japan. He earned the rank of captain.
Following World War II, Mr. Bartow was employed with Western Electric (AT&T, Bell Labs) in Chicago. He helped design the microwave communication system that is still in use today, earning 52 patents for AT&T. He lived in Naperville, IL for 49 years and was on the board of directors for the Ray Graham Association for People with Disabilities for more than 20 years, volunteering his time to help with fund raising and general operating duties. His efforts were instrumental in the organization's success.
Upon retirement, Mr. Bartow returned to Chattanooga, where he continued as a very active volunteer for many charities involving handicapped children and adults including the Orange Grove Center and the Salvation Army. He was also a member of the Masons, Scottish Rite, Alhambra Shrine, Elks Lodge, Brainerd Kiwanis Club, American Legion Post 95 and the Military Officers of America.
He enjoyed golfing, drawing, watercolor painting, tailoring and other crafts. He was a licensed short wave radio operator and glider pilot.
He was an avid reader of the Holy Bible and had a great faith in the Lord trusting in Him when he was struggling with cancer. He had a wonderful positive attitude and was an inspiration to many people. In spite of his accomplishment, he remained a very humble man.
As a final act of service to his fellow man, he donated his body to research at the Vanderbilt Medical Center. He was a faithful member of Brainerd Baptist Church.
Mr. Bartow was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Carrie Hunt Bartow; and his first wife, Marie Bartow.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Cox Bartow of Chattanooga; two daughters, Elaine Groat (Jim) of Naperville and Carolyn Ann Bartow of Addison, IL; one grandson, James G. Groat, Jr. of Naperville; and one stepson, F. Holland "Buddy" Cox III of Parker, Co.
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