Bartley (Bart) Barnes Green's Obituary
Bartley (Bart) Barnes Green, 65, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 15, 2024, from kidney failure.
Bart was born to Junior D. and Martell Barnes Green on August 9, 1958 in Ogden, Utah. He grew up on the family farm in Layton, Utah. As a child, he formed a close relationship with his grandmother, Aunt Von, and spent much of his childhood at her house (later his house) on Angel Street.
Growing up, Bart attended schools in Davis County and graduated from Layton High School. After high school, he served an LDS mission in the England London Mission. He loved the people he met and served and spoke fondly of the experiences he had while on his mission.
Bart married Sarah (Suzy) Ann Zitting. While married, they were blessed with two children. Bart and Suzy divorced when their children were very young. Bart later met his companion and best friend, Carl Newey. They spent 33 years by each other’s side.
Bart loved music from a young age and was very musically talented. He played the organ and found great pleasure and solace in playing. Bart was called to various LDS church music positions, including ward music director, ward chorister, and ward organist. He was the LDS ward chorister and the organist for the Glory to God Old Catholic Church at the time of his death.
Bart was a gifted florist and shared his talent with many over the years. He made his passion his career when he opened his business, Green’s Floral. Bart had a way of capturing a person’s personality and interests in his arrangements, which is in part what made his work so beautiful. But, the time and attention he invested in each piece he created is what made his work perfect. Bart built a loyal customer base over the years, and he loved his customers like they were family.
Bart bonded with many people throughout his life. He had a way of building community and close friendships everywhere he went. His children often joked with him that he was the Relief Society President because he was constantly calling to check on a friend, running a meal or treat to a neighbor, or offering his time to serve a person in need. There was rarely an instance when he was out that he did not run into someone he knew and get delayed because he needed to catch up with his “good friend”.
Bart loved and cherished his family. He spoke of his parents’ influence in his life and love for him up until his last day on earth. He loved the time he had with his sisters. He looked up to them and appreciated their love and service to him. Bart was always in the know of what was happening in his nieces and nephews’ lives. He often called his children to check up on them and always wanted an update on the grandkids. He loved being a grandpa and took any opportunity he had to give the grandkids a bag full of candy and a $2 bill every Easter and Christmas.
Bart is survived by his lifelong friend, Carl Newey; his children, Chris Green and Ann Green-Barton (Scott); his grandchildren, Scott Mitchell Barton, Derringer Bruce Green, Anniston Kate Barton, and Adrienne Kaye Barton; his sisters, Norma Cox (Bud) and Sue Flinders; his nieces and nephew; and his great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
A viewing will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Premier Funeral Services (5335 S 1950 W, Roy, UT 84067). Friends will be able to visit with the family prior to funeral services on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the LDS Washington Terrace East Stake Center (4760 S 200 E, Washington Terrace, UT 84405). Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Interment at the Ogden City Cemetery.
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