Bart L. Cary, age 43, of Bettendorf. died Thursday, November 25, 2004 at Genesis West, Davenport, after a courageous battle against cancer.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 29, 2004 at Homewood Evangelical Free Church, Moline. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-7 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Rockford, IL. Memorials may be made to his family for a fund to be established in his name.
Bart was born on February 6, 1961 in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Dallas P. Cary and Sandra J. Jones Hanson. He attended Bettendorf High School where he was a wrestler. He had continued to be a Bulldog supporter and an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan. He married Katrina Bortz on July 28, 1984 in Rockton, IL. They had one son, Jacob.
Bart's work experience included various sales positions, sharping medical equipment, spin casting, pest control and most recently as an independent distributor for EcoQuest air purification and an associate with Amazingly Clean carpet cleaning.
Bart attended Homewood Evangelical Free Church, Moline. He loved Nascar, good stereos and music. He also enjoyed making knives.
Survivors:
Fiance Lisa Smith Bettendorf, IA
Mother Sandra (John) Hanson Sherrard, IL
Father Dallas Cary Bettendorf, IA
Son Jacob C. Cary Roscoe, IL
Bros Bradley P. Cary (Renee) Byron, IL
Bryan D. Cary (Laury) Aiea, HA
Bret K. Cary Dixon, IA
Step Sisters Anne (Tom) Wilcox Anneheim, CA
Shawn (Joel) Morgan Sundance, WY
Diane (Bill) Kohlhass Leicestershire, England
Step Bro John R. Hanson Jr. Louisana, MO
Online condolences may be expressed to Bart's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com