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Peter Barton Obituary

BARTON, PETER R. Media and Mountain Mogul Peter Barton, an early architect of cable television company Liberty Media Corp., died September 8, 2002 at his home in Cherry Hills, after battling stomach cancer. He was 51. He is survived by his wife Laura; his children, Kate, Jeffrey and Christopher; his mother, Hana Jane Barton of Bethesda, MD.; and two brothers, John A. Barton of Bethesda, MD and Thomas W. Barton of Harbeson, DE. A memorial celebration will be held Tuesday, September 17, 6 p.m., at the City Lights Pavilion at the Pepsi Center. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be sent to The Denver Foundation, 950 S. Cherry St., Ste. 200, Denver, CO 80246 or The Childrens Hospital Foundation, 124 E. Colfax Ave., Ste 400, Denver. CO 80218.

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Published by Denver Post from Sep. 10 to Sep. 15, 2002.

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Lisa Humphrey

September 16, 2002

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I am a graduate student at CU Denver and had the privilege of attending Mr. Barton's class, "Real Business". I am thankful and grateful for the way he pushed his students to find greater understanding and meaning in the cases we studied. The class was a great learning experience because of Peter's involvement. He will be missed by the academic community.



May God bless your family,



Lisa

gabrielle coffman

September 12, 2002

Laura, Kate, Jeffrey & Christopher-
We may be 2000 miles away, but have still welcomed news of your family over the years through Christmas cards and our many mutual Denver friends--we were so saddened to hear the news of Peter...we remember him as always having a sarcastic comment and wide grin at those cherished Denver Co-op get-togethers ...our thoughts and prayers are with the 4 of you and we hope you find comfort in the fact that he is now resting in peace...may you treasure your many memories of him and the way he lived his life---Fondly-- Rich, Gabrielle, Stratton, Graham and Isabel Coffman

Linda Ellison

September 10, 2002

I am so sorry to here about Peter. My thoughts and prayers our with Laura and the family. I remember Peter as a very nice, funny and down to earth guy. I worked him and Laura at TCI. God has a special place in heaven for Peter, I know!

Gil Lucas

September 9, 2002

Peter was a pleasure work with and a joy to know. It was never boring in his presence.He will be missed by everyone that he ever touched.Laura,be strong for your family and know now that Peter is going to a place where he will no longer have to endure the pain.

Lou Borrelli

September 9, 2002

May you find heaven filled with knee deep powder and electric blue skies - peace my friend.

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