The Rev. Watson "Fr. Bart" Bartholome died this morning, September 19, at approximately 3 am, on the feast day of Theodore of Tarsus, Archbishop of Canterbury. Fr. Bart was the Rector Emeritus of St. John's, Tulare, having served as Vicar from 1977 to 1987, coming to the Diocese of San Joaquin from ministry in the Diocese of Los Angeles. He served in retirement in the Diocese of San Joaquin as a supply priest and priest-in-charge for several congregations, the most notable being his ministry to Epiphany, Corcoran, for many years.
The time and date of the Burial Office is yet to be scheduled. It will be held at St. John's, Tulare.
Please pray for his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed; and for God's gracious strength and comfort for his widow, Vivian, and for their children, Dave and Susan, and their families.
Condolences may be sent to the family via St. John's, 1701 E. Prosperity Ave., Tulare, CA, 93274, or by email to stjohnstulare[at]yahoo.com .
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