Clifford L. Bartlett

Hastings resident, Clifford L. Bartlett, 83, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012 at the Mary Lanning Memorial HealthCare, Hastings; NE. Services will be Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 10:30 am at the First Christian Church, Hastings, NE with Rev. Dr. James Gordon officiating. Burial will be Tuesday at 2:00 pm at the Harvard Cemetery, Harvard, NE. Visitation will be Monday, February 6, 2012, from 2 pm to 9 pm with the family present from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Brand-Wilson Funeral Home, Hastings, NE and one hour prior to service time at the church. Condolences may be sent to the family from www.brandwilson.com. Clifford Lyle Bartlett was born on October 9, 1928 in Riverview, Nebraska to Ora Jay and Bertha F. (Gordon) Bartlett. He attended elementary school in Riverview, Nebraska. They then moved to Harvard in 1942, and he graduated from Harvard High School in 1946. Clifford married his high school sweetheart Phyllis Ann Lovgren, on March 14, 1948. Clifford and his wife began their married life in Aurora, Nebraska working for Beach Construction. They then moved to Hastings in the fall of 1948 and transferred their church membership to the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He then began working for Gamble Robinson Fruit Company delivering produce and then later advanced on to sales until they closed. His sales career continued with Business Supply Company until 1973. From there he began farming east of Harvard until his retirement in 1993. During his life Clifford enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as spending time with his family. After retirement he enjoyed spending time with his wife Phyllis, telling the history of the Naval Ammunition Depot and the Harvard Air Base. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Phyllis of Hastings. Daughter Linda Anderson (Charles) of Minden and son Dennis Bartlett of Harvard. Sister Althea (Richard) Bugay of Kearney. Uncle Lyle (Carol June) Gordon of Holmen, WI. Grandchildren include Jay Anderson (Melissa) of Grand Island. Jeffrey Anderson of Minden. Jodi Wassinger (Tom) of Bella Vista, AR. Jeremy Anderson of Omaha and Jami Anderson of Hastings. DanYel (Trevor) Roberts of Harvard and Kelly Davis of Lincoln. Great grandchildren include Jillian, Lauren, and Sean Anderson of Grand Island. Quinten, Casandra, Colton, and Noah Roberts of Harvard and Daniel Davis Jr. of Giltner. Other survivors include his numerous nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the First Christian Church or The Nebraska Heart Association.