Lori Thompson Barney

April 17, 1959 ~ Oct. 19, 2011
Our dearly loved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and close devoted friend to many, unexpectedly passed away on October 19, 2011.
Lori Thompson Barney was born on April 17, 1959 to Marcia and Brent Thompson in Salt Lake City, Utah. She attended Brighton High School and Brigham Young University and took great pleasure in learning new skills and perfecting them her entire life. Lori carried with her a bright, happy countenance that brought a smile to everyone she would meet. As a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lori served in nearly every calling in the Young Woman's Organization, Relief Society, as well as in multiple humanitarian service opportunities. Lori was always willing, and wanting, to serve those around her with all of her heart and to her full, and seemingly endless, capacity. To her friends, Lori was loved for her genuine kindness, loving heart, charitable nature, and one they could truly call friend. To her family, Lori was everything.
Lori developed amazing talents and gifts throughout her life. She learned to become a pilot, a rancher, a cyclist, a marathoner, a pianist, a hunter, a skier, a chef, a poet, an entertainer, a business woman, and a philanthropist.
Lori truly exemplified a life well lived. She had a true testimony and understanding of the Savior Jesus Christ and tried to follow His example. By so doing, she has become a great influence to all those who knew her, leaving an enduring legacy. Generous to the end, Lori was able to save many lives with her final donation.
Survived by her husband, Gary A. Barney of Lander, WY, her parents Brent and Marcia Thompson, Grandmother Madeline Thompson, her children David A. (Sara) Francis, Jr. grandson Bela, Nicholas T. Francis, Samuel H. Francis, Travis (Amy) Barney, Cami (Shane) Petty, Brooke Barney (Weston T. Graham). Sisters, Kaye (Harold) Dunn, Shari Thompson Knudson, and her brother Brent (Angee) Thompson, Jr. Also survived by her beloved grandchildren, whom she knowingly spoiled, Bela, Nathan, Ashton, Olivia, Devlin as well as many nieces and nephews who her adored her greatly.
A Memorial will be held on Saturday, October 22, at 11 a.m. at the LDS Chapel in Lander, WY (653 Cascade Street, Lander, WY. Services provided by McDougal Funeral Home in Salt Lake City and Hudson's Funeral Home in Lander, WY.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Lori Barney Scholarship Fund to benefit students at Central Wyoming College. Donations can be made at First Interstate Bank.