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David Barr Obituary

March 9, 1925 - June 12, 2015 Resident of Malibu and raised in Nuangola, Pennsylvania, David L. Barr, 90, died peacefully in his sleep. After serving in the 42nd Rainbow Division of the U.S. Army during WWII, he received a Bachelor's Degree from USC and a Master's Degree from San Diego State. He taught math at Louis Pasteur Junior High School in Los Angeles for more than 30 years. He was co-founder of Academic Tutors in West Los Angeles. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 43 years, Stella. He will be greatly missed by his four children, David, Mercedes, Teresa, and Carmen, his seven grandchildren, and his two great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Gates, Kingsley & Gates Praiswater Mortuary in Canoga Park on June 20, 2015. A military burial will be scheduled at Riverside National Cemetery.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jun. 17 to Jun. 21, 2015.

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Pearl Kenia

June 24, 2015

So sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time

Betty Bunton

June 20, 2015

So sorry Joyce.
My love is with you

Joyce Bailey

June 19, 2015

Uncle Dave,
You were always a special uncle. As a child when we all got to visit in Nuangola you made our visits special always thinking up fun things for all the cousins to do. You always were so thoughtful and kind . I always wished we lived closer. Now you are in heaven with Aunt Stella and Momma (sister Betty) who also loved you dearly. My love and prayers to David Jr, Mercedes, Teresa, and Carmen and families. Wishing you were not gone but will never forget you. Love your niece, Joyce

Joyce Bailey

June 19, 2015

Uncle Dave,
As a child we always looked forward to spending time visiting in Pa. at the homeplace. I remember all the special times we shared as children and how you always tried to think of fun things for all the cousins to do when we got together. I always wished as a child that we lived closer you were such a wonderful Uncle. Kind and thoughtful. Even though many miles were between california and Virginia you were very special. Now you are with Aunt Stella and you sister Betty that also loved you dearly. My love and prayers to David Jr, Mercedes, Teresa, and Carmen and families. I am so sorry that he is gone. But wont ever be forgotten. Your neice, Joyce Jewell Bailey

June 19, 2015

God will help you to endure because he cares for you ( 1Peter 5 : 7 ).

Shauna Robinson

June 19, 2015

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Dave's family. Dave tutored my brothers, sister and I through high school in the 80's. I do math for a living and owe it all to Dave. Always even tempered, patient and very smart. A true gentleman. Much love and prayers, The Robinson's

June 17, 2015

My condolences to family and friends. May you all find comfort in reading Matt 5:4 in this time of sorrow.

Suellen McDaniel

June 16, 2015

Our deepest condolences to the family of David L. Barr, who served his country during WWII in the 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division as a member of Headquarters Company, 222nd Infantry Regiment. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his service. His name and unit will be listed in the Rainbow Division Veterans Foundation newsletter, REVEILLE, in our July issue.

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