Burton James Bartell was a man full of life and full of love. Quick to tell a joke and lend a helping hand, he was a valued friend to many. At home, he loved watching movies, playing video games, swimming, and just relaxing with his wife, Charity, and two sons, Ben, aged 11, and Heath, aged 8.
Professionally, Burt was a successful real estate investor with several rental properties jointly owned with his wife. Burt had previously spent about ten years using his superior mechanical skills working for Applied Materials and traveled extensively for the company.
Burt was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Mary and Robert Bartell on October 23, 1967. He graduated from the University of Louisiana Lafayette and had moved to Austin, after working on a rig and fixing helicopters, to seek new opportunities. Burt was very much loved by his wife, sons, mother, brother, and many other people who were touched by his humor and care for others.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752.