L. Irvin Barnhart

Was always happy to see a talk to him. He also bought many pieces of Animal Jewelry from me. My you rest in peace bwana.

After reading the Obit on Irvin Barnhart, it appears that the search for my former classmate and friend was successful. For some reason my thoughts recently have been on him. If this is the same man then his name should also be "Banjo" Barnhart, which he was called during his short stay at WTSU in Canyon in 1967 as a geology undergrad. What a good friend who always enjoyed picking his Gibson 5 string banjo and sharing a cold Bud. I have not seen or heard from Banjo since he went back to...

You were a gentle soul. RIP dear Irvin.

I wish you fair winds and smooth sailing.
Adios mi amigo.

I am one of the lucky people who knew Irvin. I first met Wendy and Irvin while helping to arrange travel for one of their African hunts-about-1992 and have been friends ever since. To share a memory, about 2009 I was in Cape Town, South Africa working with a local guide. After chatting he asked if I knew a Mr. Barnhart from Texas. The guide then shared some advice Irvin had given him...always eat dessert first, you may not have room after eating your dinner. I related this incident to Irvin...

Never has there been a more compassionate man and friend than Irvin! Wendy was a perfect partner for Irvin. She truly loved Irvin and enjoyed hunting and supported all his efforts for the conservation of animals
through the Safari Club and other organizations. Irvin had been one of my
best friends since college and was always there for me to give me courage and advice.
I will miss his physical presence deeply in my life but he will always be in my heart.
Sharon Graham

Rest in Peace from Dave Arensdorf a fellow Bother Rat Class of 1965