BOB BARLEY Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, Bob Barley, age 75, passed away peacefully May 13, 2014. Bob joined the U.S. Navy at age 18 and served 10 years active duty . He went to work for Pacific Bell in northern California and remained a Naval Reservist for 24 years. The military was very important to Bob and he received three extensions before he was "aged out" as master chief of the command for the Naval Reserve in the Bay area. Bob retired at age 52 from Pac Bell and enjoyed many years of bowling, golfing and working as a host at Angel Park Golf Course until his passing. He was also a chronic coffee drinker with a gift of gab. He loved good conversations and could talk with anyone about anything. He was kind and greeted everyone with a smile and a handshake. "So long friend, pops, uncle Bob, grandpa. We will all miss you and we will know that you are bowling with God when the thunder rolls. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.
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MCPO Barley,
It is sad that "Taps" has sounded and "Eternal Father" has been sung. It was my priviledge to have been your Commanding Officer and Shipmate.
J.P. Strebel, Captain, USNR (Ret)
June 22, 2014
Fair Winds and Following Seas MCPO Barley. You and I were drilling Naval Reserve Master Chiefs in the same unit for just under 15 years. In the beginning we were called: RUTU 120-Reserve Underway Training Unit that morphed into FTG 120 - Fleet Training Group San Diego Det. 120. But the grandest wasd when you slid over to become the Command Master Chief of COMNAVRESREDCOMREG 20 ie: The senior enlisted chief of 5,500 Naval Reservists in Northern California, Nevada, Utah and Hawaii. You ran with a two star Admiral from 80-82. Then, ole Buddy, you asked me to take over the same spot from 82-84. That was some high level tasking and very, very high vis. In all modesty we were up for it big time. We kept in touch through out the years then you moved to Vegas not knowing I lived in Boulder City as a child from 41-44. I love Nevada. Well,
39 days prior your passing I called you and set up a dinner at Caesars Palace, Old Homestead Restaurant. You accepted and it was golden to dine with you, chat with you and swap stories.
Save a spot for me upstairs near the Big Guy and together we'll set up a non-stop beerfest and beef jerky pub. Count on it.
RMCM Frank Broz, USNR (Ret)
May 21, 2014
RIP Bob...we will always miss you, love you, and keep your memories in our heart always!
Your brother Don Barley, sister in law, Carol Barley, Laura, Steve, Randy, niece and nephews, Jeremy Means, Colton and Jordan Barley, Stephanie Brant, great nephews and nieces. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!
Don and Carol Barley
May 20, 2014
my condolences to the barley family hwas my dear nd i'll miss him very much michael colello
May 17, 2014
General Quarters has sounded and you have answered to the highest Bos'n. Will miss you at Angel Park. Warner Skomars
May 16, 2014
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