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Catlin J. "Big Cat"
Bartuska • 1990- 2009 Catlin James Bartuska was born November 25, 1990 in Minot, ND a son of Mike and Carla (Brekhus) Bartuska. He attended Des Lacs/Burlington High School where he was currently a senior and was Senior Class President. There he was active in football and baseball, but enjoyed all sports. He was also a part-time student at Minot State University and planned to attend North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND and major in biology. Catlin was a fun loving kid who enjoyed being with his family and friends and spending time with his girlfriend Amanda. He worked summers at Valleyview Falls Mini-Golf-Go Cart in Minot. He always strived to be the best and never got sidetracked. He was always willing to help anyone. He loved his younger sister, Courtney and his younger brother, Colton. Catlin enjoyed playing Xbox 360 with his younger brother and he loved to get together with his friends for a good game of poker. He also enjoyed hunting geese and deer with his dad and friends, and rumor has it, he was a better shot than his dad. At difficult times like these we need our family and friends to come together, not only to grieve Catlin's death, but to share memories and keep his spirit alive within all of us. He was one of a kind, a genuine caring person with a heart of gold who will be deeply missed. Those who shared in his life, parents, Mike and Carla Bartuska; sister, Courtney Bartuska and brother, Colton Bartuska, all of Minot; paternal grandmother, Darlene Bartuska, Mohall, ND; aunts and uncles, Linda (Stan) Savelkoul, Lansford, ND, Deb (Gary) Ledoux, Antler, ND, Cameron (Cindy) Bartuska, Kenmare, ND, Michele (Rick) Helming, Mohall, Tim Bartuska, Mohall, Monte (Christy) Brekhus, Kenmare, Ronnie (Cindy) Brekhus, Post Falls, ID, Tina (Joren) Boyce, Minot, Renee Brekhus, Kenmare; special friend, Amanda Kohlman, Logan, ND and numerous cousins. Catlin was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lyle and Cathy Brekhus and his paternal grandfather, James Bartuska. Joint funeral with Tanner Jespersen, Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Visitation: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND. Burial: Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at Evanger Lutheran Cemetery, rural Norma, ND. Officiating Clergy: Rev. Jeff Hoverson, Pastor at Bread of Life Lutheran Church, Minot Music Honorary Bearers: The Class of 2009 Active Bearers: Jordan Groninger, Jayden Groninger, Matt Opland, Clint Ellis, Ryan Westby, Taylor Holte, Levi Oen, Ethan Streifel, Cory Cramer, Austin Hanson, Jarrid Helming, Aaron Kohlman Following the service everyone is invited to join both families for lunch and fellowship in the Armory, located in this building, directly east of the Auditorium floor. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery prior to 3:00 p.m., there will be no formal procession. Catlin's family would like to thank everyone for your thoughts
and prayers during this tragic time. Your friendship and acts
of kindness are deeply appreciated and will never be forgotten. |
Catlin
J. "Big Cat" Bartuska, 18, Minot, died Friday, March
27, 2009 in a Minot hospital, from injuries sustained Friday
in an automobile accident on Ward County Road 14, near Minot.