George Alvin Barton 1933-2011

BARTON, SMITH, COURTNEY, LOCHMAN, BURDESS, COOK, ROBISON, MENDENHALL, CHRISTENSEN

Posted By: Curtis (email)
Date: 9/8/2011 at 19:26:39

DEATH NOTICE:

(The Leon Journal-Reporter Leon, Iowa August 31, 2011)

BARTON, George Alvin, 77, of Grand River, Iowa, died on Monday, August 22, 2011, at his home. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 26, 2011, at the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon with Rev Pete Sheesley officiating. Burial was in the Wheelis Cemetery, north of Grand River, Iowa.

Obituary -

(The Leon Journal-Reporter Leon, Iowa August 31, 2011)

GEORGE ALVIN BARTON ... George Alvin Barton, age 77, was born at home in Woodland, Iowa on December 3, 1922 to Glen Arthur and Esther Elizabeth [Smith] Barton. He went home to be with Jesus on Monday, August 22, 2011, from his earthly home in Grand River, Iowa.

On April 29, 1973, he married Karen Kay Owens, daughter of Larry and Evelyn Owens.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Bill Barton; sister Jean Courtney and husband Clarence; younger sister Leona Helen Barton; sister-in-law Sue Barton; niece Cathy Courtney; and nephew Bob Barton.

He is survived by his wife Karen Barton of Grand River; son Ronnie Barton and wife Sherri of Cainsville, Missouri; daughter Jackie Lochman and husband Vic of Van Wert, Iowa; grandchildren, Dallas Burdess and husband Donnie, Damien Barton and wife Brandie, all of Grand River, Brandi Cook and husband Zeb of Ridgeway, Missouri, Garrett Barton of Cainsville, Kayla Gwinn and husband Darrell of Osceola, Iowa, and Taylor and Cheyanne Lochmann of Van Wert; five great granddaughters, Gabrielle, Autumn, Brooklyn, Haley, and Larissa; sisters, June Robison of Leon, Iowa, Hope Mendenhall and husband Bob of High Point, Iowa, and Margaret Christensen and husband Richard of Carlisle, Iowa; brothers, Bob Barton of Grand River and Lester Barton and wife Anne of Chandler, Arizona; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

George attended country school and then graduated from Leon High School. He served in the United States Army in California from October 1955 until October 1957. George farmed all of his life near and around Grand River. He loved spending time with his entire family, going to church, playing cribbage, and enjoyed a hot cup of coffee every morning. He adored his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and often attended school events and plays.

George loved to travel, especially in the mountains. He loved the beautiful scenery and being outside in the fresh air. He loved listening to his gospel music, and to him there was nothing better than a good home cooked meal or a good smoked steak on the BBQ. Oh, and don't forget the rhubarb pie!

He touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed.