David Milton Barnes

Milt was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and shortly thereafter his mother, Alice Gertrude Barnes, moved to Nordegg, Alberta—a coal mining town. His step-father, Bill Bell, was a forest ranger. In 1942 they moved to Vancouver. What a change from remote wilderness sounds to the sound of street cars and city life. The family lived in many places in BC before settling in Mission, BC. where Milt met Elma Rudnas in 1956 and they were married in 1958—64 years ago. Milt was so proud of his family: Brenda (Doug), Brian (Donalda) and Ken (Lorraine). He told everyone “he is the richest man on earth because he has Elma and his family”. He now has five grandchildren: Daryl and Jennifer Miller, Amy Farella (nee Barnes), and Nolan and Garett Barnes and eight great grandchildren. Milt and his family moved to Prince George in 1965. He was a drywaller during the booming years of Prince George—retiring in 1997. Milt and Elma enjoyed many years of travelling. They have many friends at River Bend Senior Community, moving there in 2017.

Thank you to Dr. Khan, Optimum Home Care workers and Gateway Pharmacy.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, October 28, 2022 from 1 – 3:30 pm at Bon Voyage Restaurant, 4366 Hwy 16 West.