On September 24, 2020, Dr James “Jim” Bartling passed away at the age of 70. On that day we lost a great: Teacher, Mentor and Friend to the Pharmacists Recovery Network. For years, he with the Georgia Pharmacy Association hosted the Southeast Pharmacists Recovery Network meeting at Simpsonwood Center just outside Atlanta Georgia.
Below was Posted from: Mercer University College of Pharmacy
Dr. Jim Bartling, BSPharm '76, PharmD '77, began his career here at the College as an instructor, then director of admissions and later as associate dean of student affairs and admissions. He retired in June 2016 after serving the College for more than 30 years.
He was a past president of the Georgia Pharmacy Association, served on the board of directors of the Georgia Pharmacy Foundation and led the PharmAssist Committee for pharmacists in recovery from addiction.
Link to his Obituary:
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/atlanta/obituary.aspx?n=james-bartling&pid=196859316&fhid=5314
This was read by his Rabbi and friend at his funeral service:
The Crown of a Good Name
There are three crowns, our Sages taught:
The crown of Torah, the crown of priesthood, and the crown of royalty;
But the crown of a good name excels them all.
“Blessed is the person who lives with a good name
And departs this world with a good name.”
Of such a person did the Bible say:
“A good name is to be treasured above precious oil.”
Wealth, like health, may pass away,
But a good name can live on forever.
It can adorn a person throughout life;
It can be bequeathed as a precious inheritance,
Conferring honor on family and friends,
Inspiring and challenging those who carry on.
Therefore our ancient Sages taught:
“The righteous need no monuments;
Their good deeds are their memorials.”
The earth of the grave does not cover them;
The hand of time does not erase them.
The kindness they have shown, the love they have given,
Remain in everlasting remembrance.
Their achievements are more lasting than granite,
Their devotion is an enduring legacy.
