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Brian Joseph Barabe

1964 - 2024

Brian Joseph Barabe obituary, 1964-2024, Rainier, WA

BORN

1964

DIED

2024

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Neptune Society South Seattle

3730 S Pine St

Tacoma, Washington

Brian Barabe Obituary

Brian Joseph Barabe, known affectionately as "FLAP" among his friends and colleagues, passed away on September 19, 2024, in Puyallup, Washington, at the age of 60. Born on February 19, 1964, in Tacoma, Brian spent his life dedicated to his family and his career as a respected Dump Truck Driver.

Brian was a Proud member of Teamster Local #174, where his jovial nature made him a beloved figure, known for his warm heart and infectious laugh.

Brian was often referred to as "Grandpa Bear" during his cherished one-on-one visits with his grandson Bradley. He had a profound love for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Allman Brothers, and NASCAR racing among other sport interests.

He is survived by his daughter Brionna (Josh) his grandson Bradley and Brionna's mother Miriam Barabe, who was Brian's life long friend. His siblings Mark, Laurie, Connie, and Becky along with their spouses; numerous nieces & nephews as well as Great nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carol and Herman Padgett.

A memorial service to celebrate Brian's life will be held at Frontier Park Lodge, 21718 Meridian E, Graham, WA, on November 10, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Brian will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.

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

Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2024.

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Mark Barabe

October 14, 2024

My Little Brother, don't know if I'll ever fill the hole left in my heart, since you left us! Thank you for sharing an awesome childhood! I won't forget our matchbox cars and Hotwheels, and all the fun we had playing in the dirt! We did so much together, I wish we could have kept it going in our retirement years! I loved always talking to you on the phone, and I think that's what I'm missing the most right now! I'm sorry we didn't live closer and hang out more! Love you forever! My Best Friend Always! Rest In Eternal Peace my Baby Brother! Love you, More! - Your Big Bro! Now, go get yer shinebox!

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Connie Botello

October 11, 2024

To you my Little Brother- I will forever carry you in my heart. I wanted nothing more than for you to come out of all of this stronger. You fought the fight as long as you could. Now you can just rest easy and keep an eye out on us. I Love you so much. My heart aches. Til we meet up again Love you forever! your sister Blondie!

Shaun Horrigan

October 10, 2024

RIP forever Brian Barabe...my
Mount Tahoma High School Football Teammate

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Frontier Park Lodge

21718 Meridian E, Graham, WA

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3730 S Pine St, Tacoma, WA 98409

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