A memorial and celebration of life will be held for John “Doc” Randall Bart at American Legion California Department Headquarters, 1601 7th St., Sanger at 11 a.m. on April 10. There will be a BBQ luncheon to follow, catered by Ma & Pa’s BBQ.
Bart passed away at his home in Moyers, Oklahoma on Feb. 25.
John was born Sept. 20, 1954 to John H. Bart and Billie Jean (Knight) Bart. He grew up in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, graduating from Broken Arrow High School.
Bart began his service to his country and communities at age 17 when he joined the United States Navy and served as a Navy Corpsman assigned to the Marine Corps for eight years.
Upon leaving the Navy, he joined the Oceanside Police Department. After serving in Angels’ Camp and Corcoran, he retired after 20 years as Chief of Police in Sanger, California.
He was a tenured instructor at West Hill College in Coalinga, California. John was a lifetime member of the American Legion, serving in many positions including judge advocate and adjutant for the Department of California.
Bart was a member of the Sanger Masonic Lodge and served in numerous callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He returned to Oklahoma to live in Moyers, OK.
He is survived by his wife Anita Bart (Gough); sons: John P. Bart and wife Linnea, and Phillip A. Bart and wife Emily; daughter: Kalia Takabayashi; brother: Woody Bart and wife Tammie; stepfather: Don Calaway; stepsons: Benjamin Noyce and wife Michelle, Gregory Noyce and wife Judy, and Andrew Noyce and wife Jaqueline; 12 grandchildren; and aunt Nancy Bart Smith and husband Dennis. He was preceded in death by his parents: John H. Bart and Billie Jean Bart (Knight).
Services were held on Friday, March 5 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Chapel in Broken Arrow.
An online fundraiser was established on Feb. 27 to help fund funeral expenses and end of life medical expenses. As of article publication, just over $4,000 has been raised of the $10,000 goal.
To donate, visit:
https://gofund.me/5564ebc9
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