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James Barton “Bart” Duncan
15 Sep 1958 – 29 Sep 2017
| Birth | 15 Sep 1958 |
| Death | 29 Sep 2017 |
| Cemetery | Evergreen Cemetery Springville , Utah County , Utah , USA |
| Added by | Annie Duckett Hundley on 03 Oct 2017 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183956326 |
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James Barton "Bart" Duncan 1958 - 2017 Early Life: Bart was born September 15, 1958, in Provo, Utah, to James Sherrill "Jim" Duncan and Carma "Poppy" Barton Duncan. He grew up in Springville, Utah, the oldest of five children. He was born a star and his talents and accomplishments were immeasurable. He had a brilliant mind, an irresistible smile and a keen sense of humor. A gifted pianist and a master of the English language, Bart was passionate and caring. He graduated with High Honors from Springville High School. Life's Work | Service | Interests: Bart served an LDS mission to Vienna, Austria, where he learned to speak fluent German. Afterwards, Bart attended Brigham Young University, where he graduated summa cum laude. In 1984, he went on to graduate with honors from The University of Chicago Law School, as a member of the Law Review and Order of the Coif. Upon graduation, Bart was heavily recruited and accepted an offer with the law firm of Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro, in San Francisco, where he served as Senior Council for 13 years. In 1997, he went to work for the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office as Deputy City Attorney, on the Government and Contracts team. During his time with the City Attorney’s Office, Bart was tapped to be the Executive Director for the San Francisco Health Service System, where he implemented many innovative ideas and governance. Bart also believed deeply in giving back to his community through volunteer work. He enjoyed donating his time to the San Francisco SPCA, where he helped match cats in need of a home with new owners. He also became a favorite volunteer at the Institute on Aging’s Friendship Line, reaching out and speaking with elderly adults in need of contact. His loves include his partner of 27 years, Scott Tyler, his beloved cat, Pierre, his family and friends. Bart delighted in traveling, reading, fine wine, Christmas, decadent chocolate desserts, and the city of San Francisco. James Barton "Bart" Duncan, of San Francisco, California, passed away September 29, 2017, after a courageous, two-year battle with cancer. Family Message: "We rejoice knowing that he is with his beloved mother, who passed away on the same day, two years prior." Survived By: His partner, Scott Tyler, San Francisco, CA; his father, James S. Duncan, Springville, UT; his siblings: Sheryl Duncan Myaer, Bountiful, UT; Daniel (Stacy) Duncan, Springville, UT; Melinda Duncan, Nashville, TN; Dianne (Kerry) Oman, of Springville, UT; and his cat, Pierre. Services: Graveside service Burial: Evergreen Cemetery | Springville, Utah Original Obituary Published By: © Nelson Family Mortuary | October 2017 Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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