PHIL BARNEY

Sheriff Phil H Barney Salina, Utah It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of our dearly loved husband and father, Sheriff Phil H Barney, October 21, 2010 at his home in Salina, Utah. We are grateful for his good life, lived in the service of his fellow men. He served in law enforcement for 43 years, as a bishop of the Salina 4th Ward and as president of the Salina Utah Stake. Phil was born September 23, 1942 in Richfield to Harold J and Vera JaLune Barney. He was raised in the wonderful community of Central Valley and graduated from South Sevier High School in 1960. Active in high school sports, his heart was ever appreciative of his roots and to those who influenced his life for good. He served in the United States Army from 1961-1963 and attended college at Southern Utah University and Brigham Young University. On September 16, 1966 he married Sylvia Marie Gates in the Manti Temple. Forty-four years of loving and supporting each other will be continued through all eternity. Phil found his "niche" in law enforcement. His 43 years of service began as an officer for Richfield City in 1967. In 1968 he was hired by the Utah Highway Patrol. He was outstanding in his dedication to work, being highly recognized for his success in stolen car arrests and drug interdiction. The federal DEA included him as an instructor in drug interdiction conferences throughout the country. After 21 years, he hired on with Sevier County as a deputy continuing his efforts in drug task force work and drug interdiction. In 1999 he was elected as Sevier County Sheriff where he was serving his third term at the time of his death. Phil loved his officers, thoroughly enjoyed being involved with them and was very proud of his department and their exceptional work. He greatly enjoyed his involvement with the Utah Association of Sheriffs where he had served as an officer and president. Phil's greatest joy was his life with his wife and family. He is the adored dad to Kim Marie (Gregg) Finlinson, Kaysville; and Jill (Ted) Anderson, Salina. His grandchildren, the "magnificent seven" include: Makel, Kirsten, Natalie, Jared, Dallen, Kati, and Jed. His family feel greatly blessed with his love and wonderful example. He is also survived by his sisters, Jan (Kenneth) Gurney, and Gwen (Sid) Curtis, both of Aurora; and Billie Ann (Kent) Chavez, Grantsville; sisters-in-law: Carol (Stanford) Ogden and Kathleen Norton, both of Salt Lake City. Phil was preceded in death by his parents and his in-laws, Reed and Verona Gates. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 25, 2010 at 12:00 Noon in the Salina Stake Center, 98 W. 400 N. Friends may call Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and Monday from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the stake center in Salina. Burial will be in the Salina Eastside Cemetery with honor guard by the Utah Highway Patrol and the Sevier County Sheriff's Department. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com