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Richard Barnfather Obituary

Richard Gerald Barnfather went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2015. He passed peacefully and was surrounded by his family. He was born April 13, 1937 in Akron, Ohio. After serving in the Marines, he married his grade school sweetheart, Jacqueline May Heil. Richard and Jackie celebrated 56 years of marriage on January 9, 2015. He retired from Thomas Machine and Foundry after 50 years with the company. Richard was a family man who enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, traveling and had a profound love for God. Richard is survived by his wife, Jackie; children, Ellen, Terri, Sherri, Rick, Tammy and John; brother Jerry; 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elizabeth; brothers, Art and Bob; sister, Joanne; and grandson, Johnny Joseph II. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 12 p.m. Solie Funeral Home, 3301 Colby Ave, Everett, WA with a reception following. Richard will be missed by all and loved forever.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) on Feb. 8, 2015.

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February 20, 2015

Kay Harkcom

February 10, 2015

So sad for all of us who love you to say goodbye but while I will miss you this I know you are only gone in body your spirit is alive and in the presence of a loving Father and all those who have went before you were there to greet you with great joy to meet you. We lost a great prayer warrior in Richard. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and his life long love Jackie.

maria staveley

February 10, 2015

You have finished the race. And you're with your Jesus. Condolences for your family who have the hope of seeing you again. I love you greatly Jackie

zach hornberger

February 9, 2015

My thooghts are with you...sorry for your loss

Pat Heil

February 8, 2015

Richard will be greatly missed,.He was a great brother inlaw .Now I know that he is having a great time in heaven.with all his friends and family.

Sonya Gonzales

February 8, 2015

I love you grandpa! I wish i could be there to tell you goodbye.

Joanna Dixon

February 8, 2015

My condolences to the Barnfather family.

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