James Orr Barter

October 17, 1934-January 26, 2012

Jim passed away the morning of January 26, 2012. He was born in Milwaukee, WI and was the oldest son of Lindsey and Emily Barter. He went into the Air Force in 1954 and in 1955 was stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base where he met his wife Janet. They were married in July of 1956. He took his family to many different bases around the world and after 23 years retired in the Spokane Valley. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked for Vera Water and Power and later worked for Bonneville Power.

Jim is survived by his wife Janet of 55 years, 3 sons; Jay Barter and his wife Michelle who are living in China; son Jon Barter and his wife Laurie of Newman Lake, and son Jeff who is waiting for him in Heaven. He is also survived by 3 daughters; Julie MacDonald and her husband Steven of Spokane Valley, WA daughter; Joy Adams and her husband Ted of Medical Lake, WA ; daughter Jennifer Lee and her husband John of Fernly, NV. There are 6 grandsons, 6 grand-daughters, and 2 great-granddaughters who will miss him very much. Also a brother, Lindsey of Minneapolis, MN., a sister, June of Superior WI; and 10 nieces and 4 nephews.

Jim always felt that his greatest accomplishment was his family.......He will be greatly missed and greatly remembered.

Services will be held Saturday Feb. 4th 10:00 AM at Thornhill Valley Chapel 1400 S. Pines Rd. Spokane Valley, WA

Following the service there will be a gathering at East Point Church on East Sprague, near the corner of Sullivan Rd. All are welcome, come and celebrate Jims life and his passing into his new life.