Lila Bartlett Obituary

Lila F. Bartlett, 90, of Fremont died Sunday, April 21, 2013, at A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont under the care of hospice.

She was born Feb. 12, 1923, in Arlington to Chris and Lovina (Winset) Sorensen. She attended Whitford School and graduated from Arlington High School in 1940.

On Oct. 19, 1941, Lila was married to Elmer "Al" Bartlett. While Elmer served in the U.S. Army, they lived in Colorado before his transfer overseas. Following the war, they lived in California, Arlington, Ralston, Valley and Fremont. For several years, Lila owned and operated Freddies Café in Arlington, and after moving to Ralston she worked for Field Paper Co. as an executive secretary. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved her home and family.

She had belonged to the Methodist Church in Arlington in the early years, participating in youth work, church circle groups, and chairman of the cradle roll. She belonged to the Whats So Ever Club. She also served as a den mother and worked with the Red Cross. She was a member of the Junior League and Fremont Alliance Church. She was an avid bridge player and received great enjoyment visiting with her friends and family.

Survivors include: a daughter, Alberta Bartlett of Fremont; two sons, Alfred (and wife, Emily) Bartlett of Phoenix and Jerry (and wife, Denise) Bartlett of Omaha; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Phyllis Brunmeier of Omaha and Alice (and husband, Dick) Hayes of Topeka, Kan.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer "Al" in July 2011, an infant daughter, five brothers, two sisters and her parents.

The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont with the Rev. Scott Jensen officiating. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.

Memorials are suggested to the Louis E. May Museum and to Fremont Area Medical Center Hospice.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to Dr. Monty Sellon, the Fremont Area Medical Center Hospice and the staff of Merrick Manor.

An online guest book may be signed at www.ludvigsenmortuary.com.