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GEORGE BARNUM Obituary

George E. "Barney" Barnum Went home to be with Jesus on March 14, 2011. He was born on June 19, 1925 and was a lifelong resident of Sumner, Washington until his death. At the age of 18 George was drafted into the US Air Corps as a tail gunner on a B-17. After being shot down in Germany, he became a prisoner of war and marched in the Black Forest Death March for 6 months. After returning home he finished his high school diploma and started working for Fiber Board Paper Products until retirement. His retirement was spent hunting, fishing, and volunteering full-time for the Sumner Food Bank. George didn't waste a day and was a man known for his heart; there was always a friend in Barney. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Dorothy Barnum, sister Caroline Nix, and wife Irene. He is survived by his son Allen Barnum (Candus), granddaughters Jamie (Jason) Gogocha and Erin Barnum, brother Bob Barnum, and sister Frances Nix. Graveside service Sat., March 19, 2011 at 10:30am Mountain View Memorial Park, and memorial service at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Sumner at 1pm. Donations can be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church in Sumner.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Mar. 17, 2011.

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Steve Urback

March 18, 2011

Al, Jamie, Erin and Family - Our thoughts are with your during this difficult time, George went too suddenly. I did not know him personally, but his legacy will continue in you. You can be very proud that he served his country in severe circumstances, returned to complete high school, was loyal to his company for an entire career, then spent his retirement time in service to others. Sincerely, Steve Urback and staff of Puyallup Valley Dental Care

Kathy Dunne

March 17, 2011

You were the kindest and most loving "grandpa" to your two grandaughters. You were very patient with all the tea parties and playing dolls with Jamie and Erin. They were very blessed to have you there as they grew up. We will all miss you very much.

Kathy

March 17, 2011

Barney will be missed by all of us at the Sumner Community Food Bank, I got the chance to get to know him over the last few years and I am so blessed to have had that opportunity. As he walked through the door he always managed to bring a smile to my face because that was the kind of guy he was. Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you, his family, at this time. Jan Sanford

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