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Longtime Alaskan and Kasilof resident Richard Emanuel ""Dick"" Barber, 77, passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013 at Kat's Elder Care in Kasilof.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at Peninsula Memorial Chapel in Kenai.
Dick was born April 15, 1936 at St. Ignatius, Mont. He received his Bachelor's in Education from Western Montana College in 1959. He moved to Alaska in 1977 and lived in Venetie, Nome, Anchorage and Kasilof. He was both a teacher and principal, but coaching football, track and basketball were his passions.
Dick enjoyed camping with family and friends, fishing, an occasional game of golf, and watching college and pro football.
""Dick's smile will be remembered by many. He was a good natured jokester who loved to make people laugh. Children loved 'Papa Dick' because of his fun playful personality. Family was very important to him and often said that his father told him if you could count on one hand friends who have always been there for you, you have led a good life. We will treasure memories of camping trips, water fights he started and stories he shared,"" his family wrote.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Emanuel and Ruby Barber, sisters, Patricia Barber and Sherry Sadler, brother, James Barber and son, Dick Barber.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Barber of Kasilof; son, Jimmy Barber of Portland, Ore.; step-daughter, Deb West of Port Angeles, Wash.; step-son, Mike McConnell of Anchorage; daughter, Barbara Caballero of Kalama, Wash.; step-son, Mitch McConnell of Montesano, Wash.; daughters, Brandi Barber and Megan Palagyi, both of Anchorage, Terry Erickson of Missoula, Mont., Jeri Norris of Bozeman, Mont., Jodi Walsh of Missoula, Mont., and Staci Flynn of Missoula, Mont.; 32 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Bea Noble; and brothers, Sam, Scott and Tom Barber.
Arrangements made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel & Crematory.
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It is soon our 60th reunion year and even though I knew he would probably not be able to celebrate it with us, we will all miss him when we meet. He was a "larger than life kind of guy" and I'll always remember his smile, his kindness and his love of life. My sincerest sympathy to you and your family, Linda. Joanne Winter
January 26, 2014
When Dick was a Senior at Ronan High School his younger brother Jim (my best friend) and I were Freshmen. We became interested in running the hurdles because of Dicks's success in winning both the high and low hurdles at the State of Montana Interscholastic track meet his Junior year. Dick ever the teacher took Jim and I under his wing and taught us the fundamentals of hurdling. Our Senior year Jim took first in the low hurdles and I took first in the highs at State thanks to Dick's mentoring. Thanks, Dick. Ron Noland
Ron Noland
January 20, 2014
What a wonderful, caring, and full of laughter of a man. Having lived next door to Dick and Linda for many years was a true blessing.Dick was always there to lend a hand, figure out what to do, and get ready to head out of town! He loved everyone he met. I will be forever grateful to have met a man with such dignity and love.
Leslie Andrews
leslie andrews
January 8, 2014
May you rest in peace!
Alana Burke
January 8, 2014
To The Barber Family. My prayers are with you. I will miss Dick and remember the great times we have had together over the years. Thank you for always being there for me and my children. Love Kelli Burke/Hood
kelli hood
January 6, 2014
To the big brother that taught me how to swim by throwing me in "sink or swim" He was always there for you even when he had his own challenges. We will miss you but you have left a great family for us to be with. Love your little sister
Bea Noble
January 6, 2014
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