Obituary - Herbert Barnes
Herbert Barnes
1933 - 2016
Herb Barnes, beloved husband of Margaret, passed away peacefully while in the loving care of his family on Friday, January 15, 2016, at the age of 82 years. Herb was born in the Medicine Hat Hospital on November 11, 1933 and raised on the family homestead where C.F.B. Suffield now exists until the family moved to town once the Military training ground was developed. Herb faithfully attended Temple Baptist Church up to his passing, and was an active member of the congregation on various positions in the church. At age 19, Herb was involved in a motor vehicle collision which left him a paraplegic. A few years later, he was back at the Medicine Hat Hospital where he met his bride, Margaret (Sura) Barnes of 52 years. In 1963, Herb and Marg built a house in Redcliff, Alberta where he proudly lived until his passing which was his last wish. Over these 52 years of marriage, he was a loving husband and father of Andrew Robert (Terri) Barnes and Thomas Daniel Barnes and brother to Bessie Weigel. He always amazed his family and the community with his kindness and willingness to help others when in need. Herb was a Military buff who followed his father’s history from World War I and World War II, often reading various books and ensuring that all of his father’s artifacts were documented and preserved. Air Craft Model building, Leatherwork and caring for his greenhouse were his passions. Herb was also very active in the Scouting movement, Church and various other community groups. When you think of Herb Barnes, the words loving, caring, integrity and honor are virtues for which he will be remembered. The family would ask that you please remember Herb in your hearts and prayers. Relatives and friends are invited to share in an informal celebration of Herb's life at Temple Baptist Church, 606 - 7 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined.
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Thinking of You:
Jan 18, 2016 at 03:01 PM
Dear Marg,
So sorry to read about Herb. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Heather Wooding
TLouise Pagehinking of You:
Jan 18, 2016 at 04:01 PM
Sincere Sympathy to you All.
Sincerely Louise Page.
Tom and Doris Strecker:
Jan 19, 2016 at 02:01 AM
Mr. Herb was a help to my life in the past five plus years. It was valuable hearing about life from him and I tried a few times to guess how he managed discipline, effort and positive thoughts through his years. It was encouraging to see that he lived well! Your family members were working together in many good ways! You were assisting each other in special ways! Thank you for the things Herb and Marg mentioned to us. My words are not well said, but my feelings are thankful and..... God bless you all. Tom and Doris
Len and Leona Plouffe:
Jan 19, 2016 at 02:01 AM
Tom, We are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, a quiet, dignified and caring man of honor. May he be at peace, thinking of you and Marg a this time.
Thinking of You:
Jan 19, 2016 at 05:01 PM
To the family of Herbert Barnes,
Our deepest sympathies are extended to your family in the passing of Mr. Barnes. Although I do not know your family personally, I very much appreciated the kind gestures offered to our family at the time of my mother's passing, Ellenore Kern. May you be surrounded by much love from all your family members and friends and most of all may you feel God's presence in and through this difficult time. Sincerely, Delaine May (Zeller) and family Les Zeller and family
Launie & Peter:
Jan 20, 2016 at 02:01 AM
Margie and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Herb. He was an amazing man, with a gentle spirit and loving nature, a man of great character. He was an inspiration to us all. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vern and Val Vossler:
Jan 20, 2016 at 07:01 PM
Dear Marg and family,
We were very sorry to hear of Herb's passing. The Vossler's have always thought of you and Herb as part of our family. Herb really was a determined, independent and kind person. There was nothing too big for him to tackle. He will be missed. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Please call if there is anything we can help you with.
Ernie and Yvonne Ibbotson:
Jan 22, 2016 at 08:01 PM
Marg and family,
May you know God's comfort and encouragement and strength during this time.
Sincerely, Ernie and Yvonne Ibbotson
Barry Tilleman:
Jan 24, 2016 at 06:01 PM
I just noticed Mr. Barnes' obituary & wanted to pass along my condolences. He was always a very friendly kind & caring individual to my folks & myself when they both passed away. Words just can't describe how sorry I am for your loss. I'm positive my folks welcomed him up to heaven and are enjoying a coffee chit chat with him right now at Tim Horton's
Thinking of You:
Feb 05, 2016 at 07:02 PM
Mrs. Barnes....Just wanted to say I am thinkning of you and your family at this time. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Shawna Wright
John and Sheila Oster:
Feb 10, 2016 at 09:02 AM
Marg and family. I just heard yesterday of the passing of Herb. I have many memories of him from Temple. He was a great man who never complained and did so much for others. He was an example for us all. Until we meet again....