Michael A. Barnett
August 17, 2008
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Michael A. “Barney” Barnett, 55, died Sunday, August 17, 2008 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital. Michael was born on August 11, 1953 in Illinois.
Michael loved life. He was always having a good time no matter what he was doing. He especially enjoyed fishing and bowling. Michael worked a total of 22 years for Goodrich Turbine Inc.
He is survived by children, Amanda Pederson, Allison Cole, Carrie Barnett and Jessica Barnett; 4 grandchildren; mother, Ruth Reynolds; sister, Cheryle Van Wyk; brother, Larry Barnett and companion, Nancy Merical.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Barnett and both paternal and maternal grandparents.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 21, 2008 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Family will visit with friends for one hour prior to service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in loving memory of Michael.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
lorine
11/18/2008
Mike -you are missed and very much loved
lorine
11/18/2008
always in my heart love you !!!!
Jolie
08/20/2008
To Mikes' beloved companion of more than eight years; Nancy Merical
Mike was a wonderful man, and I know you will him..you are in my thoughts and prayers, as well as Mikes' family. I am so sorry for your loss. \"
2343,3647,Lydia Ramirez,8/20/08,,To my cousins: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Uncle Ralph fondly
Jessica Barnett
08/19/2008
Family and Friends,
Thanks so very much for the thoughts and prayers! They are very much needed for myself and sisters! I am the youngest daughter of Mikes and will miss him more than anyone will ever know! My Dad was probably one of the most funniest, caring guys in the world and loved making others laugh. It was hard to lose him to God...but it was his time. I am thankful he had no suffering and even more thankful for how close this has brought our family together. Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers everyone! We all love you Dad!
See you soon:)
Love-Jessie
Diane Sawyers (Robinson)
08/18/2008
This message is to my Aunt Ruth and all my cousins. Mike was so special to all of us - there are so many great things we all remember about him; some when I was a kid and some very special ones when I was an adult. My brother-in-law was killed in a tragic motor vehicle accident and he was someone Mike went to high school with. His family, of course, was inconsolable and I was pretty lost at the funeral, (I was only 18-years-old myself) but Mike was a familiar face for me at the funeral. He basically carried me through that experience and I will never forget it. That was one of the worst days of my life and of all people in the world, my cousin, Mike, helped me through it. He was a wonderful man and I know this whole family will miss him terribly. I just want to encourage all my cousins to share some experience they had with Michael. It will be a big comfort to me and hopefully it will be to Aunt Ruth, Cheryl, Larry and Mike's kids. Love you all- Di
Jim Weirich
08/18/2008
Barneys Family
I'm so sorry, Barney was a friend and someone I could depend on at Delavan. Barney will be missed at work and I'll think of him often, there will be a big void in my life I'll miss him alot.
Rest in Peace Barney
Prayfully
Jim Weirich
Sharon Duffey (Barnett)
08/18/2008
Michael's Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Such a shock. I remember babysitting with Mike, Larry and Sheryl oh so many years ago. Words are not enough but so many will be holding you all close in our hearts.
God Bless!