- Date Of Birth: June 2, 1930
- Date Of Death: November 29, 2022
- State: Colorado
Elmer Wayne Bartlow age 92 of Buena Vista, CO passed November 29, 2022 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Marilyn (Bay) Bartlow, his children, Vickie (Harry) Ricke, Terry (Gina) Bartlow, Travis (Nancy) Bartlow, 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Wayne was born June 2, 1930 in Woods County, OK, to Earl and Rachel Bartlow. He grew up with 8 siblings. Wayne was a survivor from birth, he and his twin weighed in at approximately 2 pounds each. Due to the depression era, his family suffered many hardships. He overcame those hardships and served with 3 of his brothers in the Korean War. He returned to marry the love of his life, began his family and his career with the Santa Fe Railroad. Wayne lived and developed many friends in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas and Colorado. Wayne never had a bad thing to say about anyone, he loved his faith, family, fishing and homemade ice cream. He loved and was loved by many. A noble patriot, husband, father and grandfather and a solid follower of Christ, his kind will not be seen again to our nations loss.
