Raymond O. Barnes

Raymond Barnes Obituary

BRITT - Raymond O. Barnes, 82, of Britt, passed away Wednesday (Oct. 14, 2009) at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

Funeral services for Raymond Barnes will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Ave. in Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W. in Britt and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service.

Raymond Orlin Barnes, the son of Ole and Bertha (Aggrimson) Barnes, was born on Jan. 17, 1927, on the family farm near Woden. He attended country school and high school in Buffalo Center.

Raymond continued to farm near Woden and in 1968 moved to Britt where he started Barnes Equipment, selling new and used farm machinery. He loved going to farm sales and jockeying machinery.

Raymond enjoyed camping in his fifth wheel camper and spending time at his cabin in Minnesota.

Raymond also enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren. He looked forward to Sunday family dinners and attending his grandchildren's events.

Raymond spent the last couple years of his life at Apple Valley Assisted Living and Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake so he could be closer to family.

Raymond is survived by three children: Sandye Armstrong of Klemme, Dennis (Linda) Barnes of Britt, and Twyla (Mark) Tindall of Clear Lake; 12 grandchildren: Dawn (Terry) Barnes-Eenhuis, Rick (Deb) Dirksen, Chadd Dirksen, Jason (Mary Beth) Barnes, Jeremy (Robyn) Barnes, Jody Moen, Jill (Nick) Wilson, Casey Nevill, Emily Tindall, Ethan Tindall, Elaina Tindall, and Ellie Rose Tindall; six great-grandchildren: Cody Barnes, Kaytlyn Anzivino, Mandy Anzivino, Cayson Barnes, Rylan Barnes, and Daelyn Genzler; two great-great-grandchildren: Lilly Barnes, and Addison Barnes; and four step-children: Jo (Ken) Jensen, Jan (Erv) Nelson, Paul (Connie) Swanson, and Judy (Larry) Myer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ole and Bertha Barnes; wives: Delores Schmitt, Gertrude Barnes, and Elizabeth Barnes; one daughter, Diane Nevill; one brother, Luther Barnes; one sister, Mavis Sorenson; and one stepson Lorry Swanson.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, 641-843-3839.

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Published by Globe Gazette from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Barnes

6 Entries

Lois Walker

October 21, 2009

I have so many fond memories visiting
the farm and riding the pony cart
when I was a Kid! Last I saw your
father was at my dad's (Eugene Howland)
funeral.

Barb Kyhl

October 16, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Ray. I remember him and Gert coming to the Red Rooster for lunch every day and also remember visiting with Him and Liz many times. You have my deepest sympathy. Barb Kyhl

Pastor Janelle Siffring

October 16, 2009

To Ray's family,
May God's comfort and peace surround you at this time of sorrow, and may you always know his constant love for you. I always enjoyed visiting with Ray while I served the First Lutheran, Britt and Kanawha Lutheran congregations. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Marlene Edwards

October 16, 2009

many memories from the Barnes family and I remember Ray's dad and mom. The wonderful testimony they had for Jesus. They both wanted to remind us all to live for Jesus because that is really all that matters in this life and in the one to come...our sympathies on the loss of your father, grandfather great-grandfather, friend...cousin Marlene and Marlin Edwards

October 16, 2009

The family of Ray.
You have our sympathy and we share your loss. Ray spent time with Lee, my former husband, and me. We loved to have Ray and his wife visit us, spend the night, go out to eat, and tell stories. They visited us in Burnsville, and Pine City Mn. We also stayed in their homes in Wakon, Mn. and Britt, Ia. One year we came to Britt for "Hobo Days" and the outside temperature was 100 degrees. We could not get enough cold drinks and find shade. It was an event to remember.

Lee died 6/6/07, and one May week-end I visited Ray. We went out for lunch, drove all around Clear Lake and also into Ventura. Ray gave me a guided tour and shared his memories. I will charish this memory forever.

We love you, and pray for you during this time of great sorrow. We also know Ray had made a committment to Jesus Christ.

Your cousin, Wanda Anderson
and husband Dean Johnson

Jody Moen

October 15, 2009

Thank you for all the great memories grandpa. I really enjoyed watching you light up when Daelyn would visit you. I know you are with the rest of our guardian angels now, but I will miss you always.

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