Carol Jean, daughter of Haydn and Blythe Andrew, was born in Stockton, CA on August 18, 1937, the first of two beloved daughters. Carol Jean was an accomplished musician, playing the violin and singing. She graduated from Downey High School in Modesto, CA. She attended college at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
Carol Jean married her high school sweetheart, Rodney W. Barbour in December 1955. They were blessed with five children, Rodney, Julie, Michael, Jennifer and Kevin. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother. Unfortunately, this marriage ended in divorce.
The family relocated to the San Francisco bay area where Carol Jean pursued her education. On August 31, 1973 she married her eternal companion, Dennis D. Barrett, in the Oakland California temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Dennis brought two boys to the family, Michael and Thomas. Three more children, Rebecca, David and Melissa, were born over the next six years, making a perfect 10!
Carol Jean was actively involved and enjoyed giving service through her local congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She held many leadership roles during her years of church service. Although her family kept her very busy, she enjoyed teaching and working with children, blessing the lives of many children during this time of her life. She shared her talents by participating in and leading multiple choirs. She was an amazing, tireless, dedicated wife, mother and grandmother who filled her home with the smell of homemade whole wheat bread and the sound of singing and laughter. Carol Jean and Dennis were married for 47 years; he was her devoted, loving caregiver for the last decade of her life. She will be remembered for her charitable acts of service and her joyful countenance.
Carol Jean’s family wants to share their deepest gratitude for the many dedicated healthcare workers who cared for her while at home, at The Vineyards Memory Care Center, and at the Hinds Hospice House.
Carol Jean Andrew Barrett, age 83, of Clovis, CA passed away on Tues., Oct. 20, 2020. Carol Jean was born August 18, 1937 in Stockton, CA to Hayden and Blythe Andrew.
Carol Jean is survived by her husband, Dennis Barrett; son Rodney Hayden Barbour (Sheri); daughter Julie Ann Morain (Robert); son Michael Walter Barbour; daughter Jennifer Blythe Duyst; son Michael Dennis Barrett; Son Kevin Whitman Barbour (Linda); son Thomas Ross Barrett (Tiffany); daughter Rebecca Gorner (Ethan); daughter-in-law Teri; daughter Melissa Ann Finley (Brian); sister Mary Jane Robbins (Stan); 33 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her son, David Andrew Barrett and her parents.
Visitation for Carol Jean Barrett will be on Oct. 27, 2020 at 10:30-11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 1880 Gettysburg Avenue, Clovis, CA.
A Celebration of Life service will occur Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the same location.
Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, attendance will be by invitation only.
An internment service will occur on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Aultorest Memorial Park in Ogden, Utah.
Serving as pallbearers are Rodney Barbour, Michael Barbour, Kevin Barbour, Tom Barrett and Hayden Barrett (standing in for his father, David Barrett).
Serving as honorary pallbearers are Brandon Barbour, Christopher Barbour, Cody Barbour, Joshua Morain, Michael Morain, Harrison Barbour, Zachary Duyst, Rodney Duyst, Chet Ward, Tanner Barrett, Einan Barrett, Elder Aaron Gorner, Packer Gorner, Brendan Barrett, William Finley, and Jonathan Finley.
A Memorial service for Carol Jean Barrett will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 11:00 am PST. Due to Covid-19, in-person attendance at the funeral will be limited to family and those invited by special invitation. Below you will find instructions and the login information for the broadcast of the memorial service:
The following link may be distributed to all who would like to view the memorial service remotely. The link is to the Fresno California East Stake Webcast Schedule of Events. Viewers just need to select the memorial service. Viewers do not need a ChurchofJesusChrist.org account. They will be asked to enter a name only.
http://mywebcast.churchofjesuschrist.org/fresnocaliforniaeaststake
