Mount Vernon, Washington
1929 - 2011 (Age 81)
Joel Allen Barber Jr., 81, of Mount Vernon, passed away at Ashley Gardens on Friday, April 8, 2011.He was born on November 25, 1929 in Spokane to Joel Allen and Katharine (O'Neill) Barber. The family moved to Seattle, where he was raised, attended school, and graduated from Roosevelt High School...
Read MoreI was in his 8th grade science class in 1955. Great science teacher. We learned first aid and his method of teaching was easy to understand. He also was in Roosevelt High when my husband was a sophomore in Science and math classes. Mr Barber has a great background and was a dedicated educator. Rest in Peace Mr Barber from your student who is now 82 years old. Janet Little
Janet Little
January 15, 2024 | School
Toni,Sheli, and J.B.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Joel was an honest up-standing caring man that anyone would have been proud to call friend. He will be missed by but not forgotten. Day by Day it gets easier. Tracye
April 19, 2011
I did my student teaching under Joel at Catherine Blaine Jr. High in Magnolia. He was a great mentor and coach to me and we became great friends. Joel had great rapport with his students and we often played basketball with them. I have many fond memories of our time together and I'm sure he has many former students who feel the same way.
Bob Crosetto
April 17, 2011 | Bellevue, WA
Toni, Sheli and Joel; Our deepest condolences to all of you. We really enjoyed Joel's company and visits and wish the very best for your families future.
Penny and Glen Jacobson (Camano Island)
Glen & Penny Jacobson
April 16, 2011 | Camano Island, WA
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barb &Tom Thommen
April 15, 2011 | Seattle, WA
My condolences, sweetie. He was a very impressive looking man! Never got to meet him or your mom, but they had a wonderful daughter! Tight hug!
From Patty (Graham) Turpin, Longview, Wa.
Patty Graham
April 14, 2011 | Longview,, WA
Toni, Sheli and Joel. My deepest condolences to your family. You can rest assured that he is in a much better place without pain. Perhaps I will get to meet him. Be well and stay in touch.
Steve Marriott
April 14, 2011 | Everett, WA