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Marvin Barnes Obituary
August 18, 1930 - December 16, 2014
Marvin Lee Barnes passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16th. He was 84.
Marvin was born on August 18th, 1930, in Mesa, Colorado, to Greene Franklin and Mary Esther Barnes. He attended Mesa High School and graduated in 1948 as the salutatorian.
During the Korean conflict, he served as Military Police in the U.S. Army. Upon his honorable discharge, he went to work for Holsum Bakery as a route salesman, a job he held for 35 years.
He enjoyed basketball, and watching the Broncos, Nuggets, and Rockies, as well as coaching OTA and Little League. He loved fishing, hunting, bowling, and gardening.
Marvin is survived by his wife of 60 years, Donna Lee Barnes, and three children, Dana (Gregg) Palmer, Don (Angela) Barnes, and Dennis (Michelle) Barnes; seven grandchildren, Jeff (Cathy) Satterfield, T.J. Satterfield, Shaun (Jamie) Satterfield, Kasey Barnes, Kary Barnes, Lindsey Barnes and Tucker Barnes. Additionally he enjoyed six great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ervin and Willis Barnes, and a sister, LeVona Mae Steinhauser.
A visitation will be held at Martin Mortuary, Monday, December 29th from 6 - 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Martin Mortuary Chapel, Tuesday December 30th at 1:00 p.m. with graveside services to follow at Grand Junction Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Grand Mesa Little League.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marvin Barnes
DORSEY CLARK
January 4, 2015
MARVIN,OLD BUDDY WE WILL MISS U.
SURE HAD A LOT OF GOOD TIMES TOGEATHER.
5 YEARS OF OTA.
36 YEARS ON THE ROUTES.U HOLSOME,ME CLOVER CLUB.WE SURE DRANKED OUR SHAIR OF COFFEE.
ALL THOES CAMPING & FISHING,& HUNTING TRIPS.WAS SURE GRAND.
AM GONA MISS U BUD.
YOUR BUDDY DORSEY
Larry Rossman
December 30, 2014
I remember you coaching my Old Timers Baseball team, you were a good man God Bless you, see you sometime when I leave this place too.
Wess Hamon
December 30, 2014
"As you do unto the children you do unto me ..." Well done Marvin. Countless, countless young people you (and Donna) have blessed. Having taught that legacy to your children the blessing goes on and on.
Wess Hamon
And my Kids and Grand kids
Joe Archuleta
December 29, 2014
On behave of Grand Mesa Little League we would like to send our condolences to the Barnes family for the loss of their loved one. Mr. Barnes was a huge factor behind Grand Mesa's success as a little league. Thank You Mr. Barnes for all your hours spent and contributions made to Grand Mesa Little League you will be dearly missed.
December 29, 2014
My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4)
Sally Painter
December 29, 2014
Marvin was a neighbor of ours for many years. My kids grew up with his kids, so I have many good memories of Marvin & Donna...I just wanted to extend my sympathy to Donna, Dana, Donald & Dennis.
December 28, 2014
Donna and all
On behalf of my 2 sisters (Marian Kagie and Doris Gifford-Cornell) and myself our condolences, but you had alot of good years and best always.
Jan (Walsh) Bedell from sunny AZ
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