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for Patrick Van Barriger
Heather Van Barriger
August 15, 2021
Missing my dad today. it is his birthday today. Happy Birthday in heaven daddy. I LOVE YOU SOOO MUCH!!!
Larry & Tamara Weiten
May 8, 2010
You will be missed.
(Hoota Hoota)
Kathy Wright
May 8, 2010
Rest in peace my good friend
Paul Baxendale
May 7, 2010
I knew Pat since we were in 9th grade at Simmons Jr. High School. He always said what was on his mind. But had a heart of gold. He would give you that little smirt that glimmer in his eye, and then tell you where you could go.
He had a hard life, played hard, but would always be there if you needed him. My prayers to the family and will always be remembered. I'm glad that I got to know Pat and be a friend.
John Guzman
May 7, 2010
Pat, I am very sorry to hear of your passing. I have a lot of great memories of growing up with you and the rest of the Valley Ave gang. I will pray for you, John Guzman (Dallas, Texas).
May 7, 2010
You will be missed Pat. We had a lot of laughs. Gary Williams
Jeremy Crane
May 7, 2010
Miss you a bunch. Wish we could have spent more time together. Rest well Uncle Pat. Give a big hug to everyone for me. Love You.
Sandie,Germ Alvrez.Crane
May 7, 2010
Bless you Big Brother you mean the world to all of us.Jeremy and I will be there with you in spirt.Miss and love you always Know you just rest and be with everyone ok Love miss you
Lynn Pooler
May 6, 2010
God Bless you, Pat. You always made me laugh when I saw you, you will be missed. Lynn and Joe Pooler
zachary Quisenberry
May 6, 2010
I will miss you grandpa booger.
Heather Van Barriger
May 6, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Brin King
May 6, 2010
May I extend my deepest sympathy to family and friends alike.
He was a very good friend to me and was a great Cub/Bear fan.As a fellow member of the Tiger Club in Aurora,he was a friend to so many and he will be missed. God Bless you,"Booger".
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