Adeline A. Barnes

Adeline A. Barnes was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed her to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, she possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. She had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and she was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. Adeline always sought out the scene of where the action was. Sociable, analytical and pleasant, Adeline was an individual who enjoyed life’s challenges.

Her parents were Raymond and Eulalia Arballo. Adeline was raised in Florence, Arizona and Tucson, Arizona. Always able to express herself well, Adeline possessed strong interpersonal skills. She was optimistic in her outlook on life and was able at all times to be open and direct in her communication. Armed with a great wit, Adeline was raised to be accepting of others and to implement a strong personal work ethic.

Blessed with a balanced attitude, Adeline was able to relate well with others. Her occasional role as family mediator gave her the opportunity to ease tense situations when they occurred. Adeline was raised with two siblings. She had one brother, Bill and one sister, Lupe. Adeline had a strong desire to be treated fairly and would readily offer others the same fairness in return.

As a young child, Adeline showed her creative ability in many ways. She was outgoing and animated. Adeline enjoyed new activities and pursued a variety of interests. She took part in basketball.

Known to others as a focused, logical, open-minded and somewhat driven individual, Adeline was able to utilize these qualities to succeed in high school. Her curious nature was spurred by her ability to maximize her personal learning style through employing a hands-on approach. She was good with facts and had an excellent memory. She graduated from Florence High School in 1932. She enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. Her favorite class in high school was math. She excelled in math and science.

When the goal of college was in sight, it became important to Adeline. Again, her direct, “down to earth” approach served her well. She was able to absorb complex concepts and had an acute sense of how things worked. She earned her Associate degree from the University of Arizona. Her favorite course was Psychology.

On 1944 Adeline exchanged wedding vows with Arthur G.Barnes, a good listener with an engaging personality, Adeline was able to bring pleasure and unexpected humor to the relationship.

Very much like a kid herself, Adeline identified with the inquisitive and creative side of her children’s personalities. She was able to direct her energy and spontaneity towards helping her children acquire added common sense skills. Adeline was blessed with one child, Evangeline Ortiz. They were also blessed with two grandchildren, Eddie and Michael.

Adeline was a flexible worker who was able to draw the best from others around her. A persuasive individual who was quick to make necessary decisions, Adeline’s strengths included being able to think on her feet. She could be a leader who sought impact for her decisions. Gifted with an incredible ability to read body language, Adeline was able to positively manipulate situations and motivate others in order to get a task completed. She was a good negotiator who enjoyed new challenges. Adeline could multi-task, and she was endowed with entrepreneurial spirit, allowing her to think beyond standard norms when it came to resolving issues in her work environment. Her primary occupation was an accountant with JC Penny's.

Adeline enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. She had something of an artistic flair in many of the things that she did. She put this creativity toward all of her pastimes. Her favorite pursuits were reading and attending the symphony. She was content to enjoy her hobbies alone but was also willing to share her interests with others.

Adeline was a generous woman who prized that same quality in others. So it’s little wonder that she was so active and giving in her community. Adeline was a member of several community groups, including serving on committees for the American Business Women Association, Catholic Daughters and Knights of Columbus.

Travel and vacations were experiences that Adeline truly enjoyed. She preferred to seek out excitement wherever she went and she was partial to vacations that were casual and laid back with an atmosphere of “live and let live.” She was willing to leave her plans open and flexible, just in case something more interesting came along. Favorite vacations included Europe, Mexico, Israel, The Philippines and California.

Adeline was a lover of animals and cherished her pets. Adeline’s pets were Brownie and Chico. They were best friends for 12 years.

When Adeline’s retirement finally came in 1998, she was well prepared. She used logical analysis of her retirement options in order to ensure her retirement would be fulfilling. Still, she was able to easily adapt to possible changes and enjoyed just having fun and being relaxed. Her new life involved relocating toTucson, Arizona. In retirement, she found it pleasurable living with her daughter, Evangeline.

Adeline passed away on January 30, 2012 at Las Vegas, Nevada. She is survived by her grandchildren, Eddie and Michael.

Adeline was the kind of person who could win others over easily. A concrete communicator, she relied on her senses to increase her involvement and awareness of others. She was always able to provide amusing repartee to her friends and acquaintances, offering a seemingly endless supply of quips, anecdotes, jokes and stories. If Adeline had a theme song written about her, it might well have been “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” She enjoyed her life and the experience of living it. This is how everyone will remember Adeline A. Barnes.

Arrangements under the direction of Palm Downtown Mortuary, Las Vegas, NV.