Tuesday, February 19, 2013
In 1972 I married Marguerite's daughter Susan, and became the son-in-law of Bill and Marguerite Bartley. The marriage eventually ended in a divorce, but Bill and Marguerite sought to continue the relationship with me as part of their family. Both are sadly missed. Bill, a hard working career railroad man, was one of the most knowledgeable and intellectual men I have ever met. His memory was absolutely perfect, and his understanding of the history of the Civil War was truly incredible. I am proud to have inherited his books on the Civil War. Marguerite was always an elegant woman, a true lady in the classic sense of the term. Always well dressed and well spoken, her quiet life with Bill belied her complete understanding of things sophisticated and upscale. It was difficult to say goodbye to her in her final hours of physical decline; but her suffering has mercifully ended. God speed, and thank you for being who you were...and still are.
