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1951
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2021
Warren Barnes Obituary
May 19, 1951 - February 27, 2021
Warren was a lifelong resident of the Grand Valley who was well known and respected by the community.
He loved the outdoors and nature and spent many hours watching and feeding birds and was also an avid reader.
He leaves behind many family members and friends who loved and will miss him dearly. He is survived by brothers, Gene, Lee, and Dean, sister, Gerry, as well as many nephews and nieces.
Warren was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elva Barnes, and brothers, Clearance (Jay), Jim, Vernon, and Dale.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Warren Barnes memorial fund at Catholicoutreach.org or send donations to Catholic Outreach, 245 S. 1st Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Warren Barnes
G.M.
August 13, 2025
Mr. Barnes, I have never met you, but I have read your story like many others here. It is obvious that many people love and care about you. Additionally, you had a deep impact on your community. I hope you are resting in peace, sir.
Amanda
August 6, 2025
I am sorry, Mr. Barnes. I just saw a story about this on TV, and I can tell that you were loved by many. I lost my mom to cancer many, many years ago, and I always told her, "I love you and I will be missing you until Jesus comes." Your family loves you and will be missing you until Jesus comes. Someday, you will be made whole again. Rest in peace.
naomi
March 21, 2025
I never met you sir but you are definitely loved and missed a angel from heaven was sent back that day of your departure i would have loved to hear stories from you
Jammie Cody
January 3, 2025
Just ran across your story dear sir. I am deeply sorry for how your physical life ended to put it mildly but I am moved to tears of joy by the enormous impact that you left behind! Your gentle spirit lives on through those who loved you! May you rest eternally in Peace Mr. Reading Man!
S.C
November 5, 2024
I just saw your story on Instagram, and I just cried so hard. I am sorry what the world dealt you but you seemed to be a lovely respected and respectful person. RIP
Mari E
October 17, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Allie
August 7, 2024
Dear Mr Warren, I´m reading up on your story and you are very special h are missed by many.
J
July 15, 2024
Hi,
I hope you are in a place of peace and love now.
Flor
July 1, 2024
Dear Mr. Barnes, I never met you but unfortunately I learned about your case, it hurt me a lot and shocked me. I read that many people loved and adored you in your community. I want to tell you that even though Let's be strangers, you seem like a unique person to me and I feel that you had a lot to experience and know, I saw your photo and my first impression was that you were a brilliant and kind person. I hope it is found Well, wherever you are, reading books or doing your favorite things. My name is FlOr and I am Argentina, I would have loved to meet you
Andy
June 22, 2024
Dear Mr Barnes,
I know it's been a while since your passing. But your kind hearted soul and spirit still inspires me to this day. I'm saddened that I never gotten the chance to meet you. May you rest in peace and may god take care of you up there.
Mb
April 19, 2024
Warren, I am so sorry we never got to meet. I live 2 hours away from you in moab, utah so we were still close! Your passing is still hard for many to cope with. You will not be forgotten.
A.
April 17, 2024
Hi Mr. Barnes, I wanted to leave some condolences and say may your memory be a blessing. Then I just saw we are both Tauruses... and I like books and feeding birds too... And , I don't know, it's weird to feel that you miss someone before you ment them. So save me a seat and I'll buy you a cup of coffee whenever I get there.
Kaden
April 3, 2024
I've never even met you but I know you were amazing and I wish your family and friends nothing but the best. Rest well, Warren.
Dan
April 2, 2024
I have donated to the Warren Barnes Memorial Fund x
Dan
April 2, 2024
Hi, I just wanted to leave a message for Mr Barnes´ family, friends and community. I´m so sorry for your loss. From what I have read, Warren was an incredible man and he is very much missed. I wish I could have met him. Sending my love and thoughts from the UK, Dan
Paulie
March 27, 2024
God bless you Warren - back with the maker at peace. Nothing but love from Massachusetts brother
Abel
March 27, 2024
I never met you, but I know for a fact that you were a kind, bright and unique man.
You will be remembered and missed by the people who had the honor of sharing a moment with you, by the free birds you fed and by our sun who had the honor of shining on you.
Rest in Peace, Warren Barnes.
Stacy Proctor
March 26, 2024
Rest in heavenly peace Mr. Barnes, you were loved and respected by many.
Nicole
March 25, 2024
Rest in peace Warren. You seemed like a kind man. This world is so cruel.
Gideon B.
March 25, 2024
I just read about you, and all the people who know you and love you. You are a beautiful star in the sky watching over, and I am thankful for the peace in my heart I feel learning of you. Rest in Heaven brother in words and feathers
Cynthia
March 4, 2024
Such a kind and gentle soul. Your life mattered to so many people. I pray that they find comfort in the loving memories that they've shared with you. May your soul rest in eternal peace and comfort. Fly high, fly free, for now you have your wings. Godspeed
Margie Wilson
March 23, 2021
Warren will not be forgotten. We'll miss him at Grand Valley Books where he was loved by all of us for many years. Our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Margie Wilson and all of us at the bookstore.
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