Douglas Jay Bartlow

Douglas Bartlow, 56, of Oskaloosa passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015, at the MHP Hospice Services Serenity House. Douglas Jay Bartlow, son of Lester “Whitey” LeRoy and Norma Faye (Jansen) Bartlow, was born, November 2, 1958, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He was raised in New Sharon where he attended New Sharon Schools. He left school early to begin working, he later earned his G.E.D. Doug initially worked in construction, in 1981 he was hired by Clow Value Company to work in as a C.N.C. operator in the machine shop. After 21 years with Clow, Doug took a job with Midland Metals and later worked for Superior Machine, Inc. in Albia, working as a machinist at both of these companies. Doug was forced to take an early retirement due to health concerns in 2004. Doug married Cindy Diane Vermillion, June 30, 1991, in Oskaloosa. As a youngster in New Sharon, Doug attended the New Sharon Assembly of God Church. Later in life, his faith continued to remain strong and he faithfully read his Bible at home. In his spare time, when he was able, Doug enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley and four-wheeler, but his true enjoyment and delight were his two granddaughters, Halie Kay and Anna May. His family includes his wife, Cindy; his son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Melanie Vermillion of What Cheer; two granddaughters, Hailie and Anna; his mother, Norma Bartlow of Oskaloosa; brothers: Keith Bartlow of New Sharon and Kenneth Bartlow of Oskaloosa; several nieces and nephews; his mother-in-law, Anita May Vermillion of What Cheer; and brothers-in-law: Kyle Vermillion of What Cheer, Fred Vermillion of What Cheer and Bob Baker of Pella, IA. In addition to his father, Doug was preceded in death by his brother, Chris Bartlow; his father-in-law, Bob Vermillion and a brother-in-law, Dallas Vermillion. Funeral services for Doug will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 24, 2015, at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel with Pastor Alvern Boetsma officiating. Burial will be in Barnes City Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 23 at the funeral chapel; the family will be present from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday evening to greet visitors. Memorial may be made in his name to his wife Cindy. PDF Printable Version