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Collier Barnett
1933 - 2013
Collier Barnett
1933 - 2013
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BORN
1933
DIED
2013
Collier Barnett Obituary
Collier lived his life to the fullest and will be remembered by those who knew him as a man of integrity, generosity, compassion and enthusiasm. He was always full of heart. Collier graduated from New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, IL and Princeton University in 1956 and served 2 years as an officer in the US Navy from 1956 – 1958. Collier has lived in Dallas since 1978 and in recent years split his time between Dallas and his summer home in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
Collier embraced challenge and distinguished himself as a successful entrepreneur, having started more than 5 successful ventures during his professional life, including Barnett TeleDirectors, Ltd; Lone Star Amusements; Auto Vend; and Payroll Central, Inc.
Collier was an avid sportsman and competitor, starting in his youngest days as a high school varsity football player and throughout his life as he participated in many sports activities. His best days were spent with friends on the golf course, and playing tennis and croquet. He loved all games - board games, card games, especially gin and bridge.
Collier was a devoted servant starting as an Eagle Scout. He served on mission trips to Honduras in connection with St. Luke's Church and is a member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrews.
He was a member of the Dallas Ski Club, Trillium Links and Lake Club, Cedar Creek Racquet Club and the Cooper Aerobics Center.
Above all else, Collier loved spending time with his family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife, Gail Ransom Barnett, his children, Sally Jourden and her children Steven and Nicholas; Steven Barnett and his children Sarah and Samantha; and Hilary and Langley Steinert and their children, Nicholas, Max and Alexis.
The family would like to thank Dr. Minal Barve, Dr. Divi Puttagunta, Dr. Gregory Pollock, Dr. Riva Rahl and the Cooper Clinic for their excellent care.
A service in memory and in celebration of Collier Barnett's life will be held on Tuesday, March 12 at 1:30 pm at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 5923 Royal Lane in Dallas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Mary Lee's House, A Child Protection and Advocacy Center in Tampa Florida, www.maryleeshouse.org; or St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Dallas, TX; or Good Shepard Episcopal Church, Cashiers, NC; or St. Paul's Anglican Church, San Miguel de Allende. Mexico (Address: PMB 114A, 220 N Zapata Hwy, Ste 11, Laredo, TX 78043-4464)
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Bruce Valdez
January 3, 2022
I´m reminded of him each year ... "The Year End " I miss you Mr Barnett
Tad Duke
March 2, 2019
Collier introduced us to golf croquet and how to make and eat Texas chili . My favorite golfing buddy at Trillium in North Carolina mountains. Never forget him trudging through the bog on #7 looking for golf balls- found them too. Also his Texas rake for retrieving golf balls from the water! Sorely missed!
Joan Litle
March 2, 2019
Lots of wonderful fun memories in Dallas cashiers and concord and even in their Virginia it in Texas. Xxo
Peter Carlin
March 1, 2019
Collier was a most unforgettable person indeed, always close to our hearts and in our conversations.
Peter and Judy Carlin
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Lana & Tommy Valenta
March 30, 2013
Dearest Gail, we have been gone for several weeks and just learned if Collier's return to The Lord. I am so sorry for your precious loss, and that we were not here to be with you. Collier Barnett was an amazing man in his love of you, family, life and most of all in his passion and joy in God! We will always remember his courage and smiles through adversity--watching him made me cry and celebrate all at the same time. We love you, Gail, and hope to see you int the mountains soon.
Georgette Imbesi
March 26, 2013
Betsy Everidge
March 18, 2013
Gail, I am so sorry for your loss. You and Collier have always been so sweet to me and I will miss his smile. I pray that you will find peace in the love of family and friends, knowing how much Collier was loved.
Pat Handley
March 15, 2013
From time to time The Lord creates a remarkable human whose life reflects the glory of the Lord, and to me, Collier was such a one. Anyone who spent any time in his presence would come away feeling they had been in the presence of a love greater than just human love. Collier reflected the love of Christ in the way he lived his life and the way he loved and honored others. His radiant smile was the beautiful outward manifestation of the love of His Lord, whom Collier wanted to emulate. I am grateful to have been considered a friend to Collier and my life is all the richer! John17:20-21
Thank you Collier, and his dear Gailie!
Melissa Knight
March 15, 2013
Many years ago, I was lucky enough to work with Collier and his infectious smile that I looked forward to seeing every day. I've not forgotten many the lessons I learned from him and they've served me well. He'll be missed, but will always be remembered as well. Steve, Gail and the rest of the family are all in my prayers.
Hank Miller
March 14, 2013
He was a great guy, I will miss his warmth, humor and frienship. Gail you are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 14, 2013
Gail, how blessed you were to have Collier in your life. He was such an honorable man, loved you very much and was so proud of you.I always admired the deep religious faith that the two of you shared. You are special and very loved.
Sandra and Charlie
Sandra and Charlie
Karen Lamie
March 13, 2013
Collier was lucky to have you Gail. You are a ray of sunshine and the best thing that ever happened to Collier.
May your light forever shine and may Collier's memory never dim.
We love you!
Love,
Karen (and David) Lamie
(Collier's niece)
March 12, 2013
I think the most memorable thing about Collier was how much he loved you, Gail. I hope that brings you comfort.
Abrazos y besos,
Susan Moore
GALE SASFAI
March 12, 2013
I so enjoy hearing the stories of COllier. He will forever be alive in the hearts of his family and friends. I am sure Steve still has many stories of his dad to share.
Take comfort in God's loving arms today and always.
My prayers and thoughts are with you today!
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted
March 12, 2013
To the family: I'm truly sorry for your loss. May your cherished memories bring you joy. Lean on God for comfort during your difficult time. He is certainly near to all those calling on him (Psalm 145:18,19).
Bill & Lisa Lowe
March 11, 2013
Collier's enthusiasm for everything he did and everyone he loved was infectious! We're blessed to have known him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Gail, and your family. Peace and love.
Alexis Steinert
March 11, 2013
Me and my brothers call our grandfather Pops. This past Christmas, we all have him something that had to do with his personality. Nicholas gave him an origami box ornament and I think that Pops is like a box of love with no top. He always loved and gave to all his friends and family. Max gave him an ornament that was a gin rummy hand. Pops taught us how to play gin and loved to play with us. I gave pops 2 spoons- one said "his " and one said "hers" because he loved to have coffee with Gailie in the morning. I will love you, Pops, forever.
Alexis Steinert
March 11, 2013
Me and my brothers call our grandfather Pops. This past Christmas, we all have him something that had to do with his personality. Nicholas gave him an origami box ornament and I think that Pops is like a box of love with no top. He always loved and gave alot to all his friends and family. Max gave him an ornament that was a gin rummy hand. Pops taught us how to play gin and loved to play with us. I gave pops 2 spoons- one said "his " and one said "hers" because he loved to have coffee with Gailie in the morning. I will love you, Pops, forever.
Ony and John McElroy
March 11, 2013
Collier's often wonderfully humorous communications on political matters have become in recent years a cherished part of our lives. My wife Ony McElroy, who reads our incoming e-mails first, would often call out to me from her office next to mine, "Here's another one from Collier!" And I would always get up and go read it because of the expectation that it would make me laugh, sometimes hilariously. Iwill so much miss those weekly communiques which have become part of our lives. It seems awfully strange that there will be no more of them. We mourn the loss of such a good and intelligent person. Collier's glowing smile was the same the last time we saw him and his lovely Gail, of whom he was so proud and grateful,here in Tucson as it was the day we graduated from Princeton together in 1956. I hope to be in his presence once more, some day. John McElroy.
Everyweek I looked forward to hear from
Collier and think that behind his message was his wonderful smile. His last e-mail included his pictures from the town in Mexico that he and Gail liked so much. We were hoping to make that trip with him and Gail. However, he is now looking at all of his friends again with a smile. Bless him! Ony McElroy
Leslie and Chip Silloway
March 11, 2013
Collier was such a lovely man, full of fun and spirit. We were lucky to have known him. We missed teasing him about Fox TV this year in SMA. We will never forget all our wonderful times together. Go in peace Collier.
Joan Litle
March 11, 2013
Collier was a very special person. His deep love of family, friends and country as well as his spirituality was reflected in his wonderful caring conversations and emails. I will miss my daily emails which were not only great food for thought but also inspiring. He shared so much. He will be missed and remembered fondly.
My love to Gail, Steve and Hilary. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Joanie
Kevin & Elaine Wright
March 11, 2013
For any task, you were always a willing servant... with a smile
or an antidote! You continue to be an inspiration to me!
Be at Peace my friend... until we meet again.
Wendy Parker
March 11, 2013
My thought and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Collier was a wonderful person and will be missed.
Marcelo Ramirez
March 11, 2013
Our deepest confolences on your fathers passing.Steve your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Ramirez Family .
March 11, 2013
Gail,there are too many fond memories to begin to mention all of them. I remember the first time you asked us to your 50s party at the landing. Collier showed me how to eat Texas chili. Open a bag of Cheetos,pour in the chili, shake it up and eat it! Then, the last time we came over for dinner and played bridge, we actually won, and that was a first! The bog hole at Trillium golf will never be the same without Collier fishing out all those golfballs!Then, there was your 65th birthday and on and on.
All those memories we will cherish forever. Our loss is heavens gain now and it's comforting to know he is safely with his Savior.
Collier was such a wonderful and caring person, and one we are sorely going to miss.Our prayers are with you.
Tad and Nell
Patrick McNeely
March 11, 2013
Collier,
You were a mentor to me in many ways and at many times in my life when it mattered the most. You will be missed yet always remembered. Your love for life and your nuances will be celebrated in many conversations and personal memories.
Florida with Hilary's kids every year!
Gail barnett
March 11, 2013
At the Fish Shack in Cashiers with the grandkids!
Gail Barnett
March 11, 2013
GEORGE MYERS
March 10, 2013
At men's lunch, a gentleman and intellect.Never complained
of terminal cancer. His courage
and humor remain in our hearts.
Bob Sloan
March 10, 2013
Collier, I will miss you!
Gail, I love you and hope you will stay will us!
What a wonderful couple.
Bob
Sheila & Patrick Rheaume
March 10, 2013
Dear Sweet Gail,
We are so sorry for your loss of Collier. He fought a brave battle. Patrick loved his lunches with Collier every Thursday. I love knowing he is with our Lord and Savior.
All our best wishes for you.
Joan and Wayne Flatt
March 10, 2013
Collier, we will always miss you. I know you probably are at the Lord's side giving him some political advice. It will be difficult living without your emails since we always saw eye to eye. You were a beautiful person in all ways---a true gentleman full of grace and charm not to mention your intellectual attributes. May God hold you in the palm of his hand forever. We love you, Collier. And may God bless Gail and your family.
Bob and Cynthia Mechler
March 10, 2013
We are blessed to have some wonderful memories of times spent with Collier and his loving wife, Gail. He was gracious, gentle,and generous. He had a great love for God, for his family AND for his many,many friends. We always looked forward to at least 3 emails a day! He will be missed but never forgotten.
Field and John Boatwright
March 10, 2013
Collier was the embodiment of infectious joy, living life to its fullest with humor, faith and grace. We'll miss him dearly, his jokes, religious messages, and "liberal" politics. But he's one we've known of whom favorable memories will never fade.
March 10, 2013
Collier was truly special & will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Adrienne & Arnold Brookstone,
San Miguel de Allende & Chicago, Ill
Pat Baker
March 10, 2013
Collier will be greatly missed. His love of God, family and country was always evident. I so appreciated his friendship and emails. Love and prayers to Gail and all the family,
March 10, 2013
We were deeply saddened to learn of Collier's death. He was a lovely man and we'll miss his being at gin rummy. Knowing Collier was our pleasure.
Fondly, Don and Virginia Sink
Peter and Judy Carlin
March 10, 2013
Collier was special on the court, lawn and at the table. His genuine caring for others was always apparent. He was inspirational. Moments of his life are permanently engraved on our hearts. We will miss him dearly.
Bud Egan
March 10, 2013
my sympathy to the family. I worked with Collier in Nashville Tn for Baird Ward Printing Co. in the late 60's. He taught me well.
Susan Parker
March 10, 2013
My heart aches over the loss of Collier. What a great man. Collier was a blessing to everyone who knew him - for me a spiritual inspiration, role model and comic relief. It was always special time to be with Gail and Collier. Gail, you and your family have my prayers for comfort through this difficult time and joy from all the wonderful memories.
March 10, 2013
We will always think of his gracious personality, loving heart, and fun-loving way he lived. A great example to others. Forrest and Toni Covin
Jon Houglum
March 10, 2013
Collier,when he smiled, his entireface smiles. A fun memory I have of is of him lining up a golf shot on Trillium. With great fan fair and bravado, as I watched through my camera lens, he showed me exactly how it ought to be done. With the force of a hurricane, he drove that ball like lightning straight into the pond. We had a great laugh. I did a painting of him from the photo I took of this moment. He and his smile, humor and self efacement will be missed.
Frank and Cindy Day
March 10, 2013
What a joy it was to know Collier. There was always happiness when Collier and Gail were around.God Bless
March 10, 2013
We loved his smile, loved his humor, loved his faith, loved his attitude. He inspired us all how to live life!!
Gene and Henry
Neil Tarasoff
March 9, 2013
Gail, I am so sorry to hear this news about Collier. I worked for him in 1978-79 when he first came to Dallas. I had kept in touch with him on and off. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed!
Neil Tarasoff
Lea Mandel
March 9, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Collier. What an inspiration he was through this tough battle. He filled many of my mornings with sunshine by opening my computer and finding funny e-mails.
God Bless you all for sharing him with us!
Barbara & Bob Dewberry
March 8, 2013
Collier and Gail had a wonderful life together sharing travel and beauty and good friends. We will all deeply feel the loss of a caring and interesting friend.
Carol & Stan Orr
March 8, 2013
What very special friends we have had the privilege of loving in Collier and Gail. Collier's legacy in Trillium will be remembered and revered for all of us. God bless you, dear Gail.
Love,
March 8, 2013
Both Collier and Gail are very special people and will always be a part of the StLuke's family. Rest in peace dear friend, Be with God, Pat Baker
Muriel & Harley Mimura
March 8, 2013
We feel very fortunate to count Collier as a dear friend.
"May light perpetual shine upon him."
Linda Renfroe
March 8, 2013
I am sorry to hear of your loss. In memory, may you find comfort, peace and healing.I will pray for you and your Family during this difficult time.
Andrea Cochlin
March 8, 2013
Your family is in our prayers. I am sorry for your loss of Collier but know he will live on indefinitely in each and every one of your hearts. May God hold you close in this time and forward and offer you his peace.
March 8, 2013
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one.Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories help you through this time.
Beth Benner
Cassie Johnson
March 8, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss, Collier was a great man and he will always be remembered. I will continue to pray for his family and wish them comfort through this difficult time.
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