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John BARRETT Obituary

BARRETT, John P. "Jack" age 89 passed away on April 17, 2017 peacefully in his home. He is survived by sister, Suzanne "Sue" Cunningham (Richard); daughters, Katherine "Kay" Barrett and Suzanne Barrett Gilpin; grandchildren, Jennifer Keim (George), Georgeanne Barrett (Robert Rukasin) and Richard "Rick" Thillemann. Great-grandchild, Lucy, as well as many other family and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy "Dottie" Barret and son, John K. Barrett. He and his wife retired to Tucson, Arizona in 1988. He volunteered at Sabino Canyon, Tucson Medical Center and St. Andrews Presbyterian Church while living in Tucson. He was a loving, faithful man with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be truly missed by many. His services will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers he has requested donations to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choice.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 20, 2017.

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May 17, 2017

I worked with Jack at TMC as a volunteer. He was such a kind,gentle,fun man with a positive outlook, and willingness to help. He always made me smile....I will miss him!

April 26, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4

April 26, 2017

Jack and Dotty were both loved by many, they were truly 2 of a kind. Their love and devotion to each other was evident by all that had the pleasure of knowing them. You will be missed my dear friend. My heart goes out to you Sue and Kay. Your family will always have a special place in my heart.
Chris and Gerry Sobye

John and Kay Schulz

April 25, 2017

Jack and Dottie were such good neighbors when they lived in Racine on Crabapple Drive. Our deepest sympathy to the family.

April 23, 2017

My sympathy to Kay, Sue and family. Growing up with John, I have many fond memories of your house on Crabtree and your folks. Take care,
Jay Butler/Racine.

Elizabeth Betsy Buhler

April 22, 2017

As everyone knows, Jack Barrett was a great guy...truly, he was a great person. He will be remembered for many things including his humor, good deeds, work at TMC and distinctive voice.
My folks lived in the neighborhood near Jack & Dottie, and their history together goes back to Wisconsin. I got to know them both when in Tucson. Jack was a kind and generous neighbor.
I will miss him, many people wil miss Jack. From the Bob Buhler Family our deepest sympathies to the entire Barrett Family.

April 21, 2017

Jack and Dottie were so kind to us when we moved into
Sunrise Territory Estates. We enjoyed their friendship over
the years. Also loved saying "HI" to "Toosh" who was loved
so much .... we will miss you, Jack!

Tim Collentine

April 21, 2017

Jack, and his family, Dottie, Kay, John and "Suzie" were great friends to our family and we enjoyed many a campfire with them along our camping trips around the USA. WE shall all miss him.

Diana Bergen

April 21, 2017

Jack was a kind and generous man I enjoyed working with him at TMC. My
Condolences to the family

Diana Bergen

April 21, 2017

Jack was a kind and generous man. He will be missed at TMC. My condolences to the family

Bob Taylor

April 21, 2017

I will miss Jack who I admired greatly. We were of a similar (conservative) mind politically, and enjoyed exchanging thoughts by email in recent months. He was a great guy who will be remembered fondly here in our Tucson Sunrise neighborhood.

Travis Middleton

April 20, 2017

We saw him often at TMC the last few years. What a joy to talk to him! He was the best! Travis Middleton, Tucson

Brian Hutcheson

April 20, 2017

My deepest sympathy goes out to Jack's family. I had the pleasure of being one of his medical providers for many years and always found him a generous and kind man. He was always so positive and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversations. I am going to miss him very much as I know all that knew him will as well.
Brian Hutcheson

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