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BARRY POORMAN Obituary


Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home

Barry Poorman, 63, of Kennewick, passed away on December 21, 2012, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington.

He was born on June 29, 1949, to Raymond and Alice (Dreher) Poorman in Medina, Ohio. He attended school at Medina High School and Athens College Georgia and WSU Tri-Cities for his PhD for years. Barry worked as a Rad Tech at Fluor Hanford/ Washington Closure. He moved to the Tri-Cities in the early 1980's. Barry was a lifetime member of the NRA and a range officer for TCSA.

Barry is survived by his son Eric and Cheri Poorman; 3 daughters, Tracy, Carrie, Aubrey; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 2 brothers; 1 sister; and good friends Al Stockburger and Denny Ingram.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2012, 1:00 p.m. at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home, 1401 S. Union Street, Kennewick, with visitation beginning at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Desert Lawn Memorial Park.

The family invites you to sign their online guestbook at www.muellersfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Tri-City Herald from Dec. 25 to Dec. 27, 2012.

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Tony Dazo

January 2, 2013

Rest In Peace Barry

Jim Kauffman

December 28, 2012

Barry could get a laugh in,when there wasnt much to laugh about...
Better Days, Barry

Tom Buchel

December 27, 2012

Barry will be missed by many, He was one of the smartest guys I have ever known. RIP my friend.

Rene' Thomas

December 27, 2012

I've had the pleasure of working with Barry at various hanford sites for the last seven years. He was a great person to know and will greatly missed.

John Bako

December 27, 2012

I worked with Barry off and on the last five years. He was a good guy and it saddens me that I won't get to work with him again.

Terry Parker

December 26, 2012

I worked with Barry off and on for 30 years. Great guy with a huge heart. He will be sadly missed...

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