Bernard J. Barnes, age 87, passed away Tuesday April 10, 2018 with his wife by his side. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his older sister Eleanor, younger brother Bob and his son Gary. He is survived by his devoted wife Frances, their children, spouses and grandchildren:
Karen, Kevin and James
David, Daisy, Caslin and John Lord
Daniel and Holly
Rebecca, Jeff, Samantha and Jack
Shannon and Tyson
Jessica, Mark, Cohen and Levi
His Son David could not have said it better. “He left a great legacy to his children over the years. He passed on his love for music and the arts through his love of movies and the beautiful and talented way in which he played the piano. Through the risks he took in building his own law firm he taught us that hard work and taking risks are necessary to build a business and that to be your own boss was worth the effort. Through his stories of living abroad and flying jets with the U.S. Air Force, taught us that the world is a bigger place and one that should be experienced. Through his avid golf addiction, taught us to enjoy the things you love to do and to make time for them. Through watching his service to his church and community he taught us the joy one gets from service and through giving back to others. Through his devotion to his wife and example in raising 7 children to each become successful individuals of their own. We learned that family is everything and they should be cherished. He was many things to many people, an attorney, a serviceman and pilot, a judge, a bishop- stake president- mission president, a musician, a golfer... but most importantly he was a great family man, husband, and Dad.”
His service will be held Monday April 16th, 2018 at 10:00am at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Military honors will begin promptly at 10:00am.
Bernard asked that when he passed, in lieu of flowers, to make a donation to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Donations can be made through the link below:
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