Roy Malcolm Barnes
1951 - 2010
Roy Malcolm Barnes
1951 - 2010
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Roy was born on February 1, 1951 in Silver City, New Mexico. He was an avid rock climber and skier. Roy will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
He was a loving husband to Susan (Nyaard) Barnes; father to Lacey and Lindsey Barnes; brother to Cathy Barnes; and son of Mary and Hubert Barnes.
A service will be held for Roy at Crist Mortuary Chapel, 3395 Penrose Place, Boulder, CO on Monday, August 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Boulder Rock Club, 2829 Mapleton Avenue, Boulder, CO 80301, or Boulder Valley Humane Society, 2323 55th Street, Boulder, CO 80301-2806.
Roy Malcolm Barnes
Born: February 1, 1951 in Silver City, New Mexico
Parents, Drs. Hubert L. and Mary W. Barnes
Married: To Susan J. Nygaard, August 26, 1978 in Red Wing, Minnesota
Children: Lacey Barnes of Brainerd, Minnesota
Lindsey Barnes, student at the University of Colorado
Died: August 4, 2010, Boulder, Colorado of intestinal cancer
Education: State College, Pennsylvania High School, 1970
Pennsylvania State University, BSc., 1973 in Physics
Colorado State University, MSc. In Meteorology, 1976
Profession: Western Scientific Services, 1976-1984
(Manage air quality compliance monitoring projects, air quality dispersion
modeling, visibility modeling and field work running pibals, rawinsondes
and ozonesondes).
National Center for Atmospheric Research, 1984-2006
(Software engineer maintaining atmospheric and topographic datasets for
atmospheric research. Worked with spacecraft data involved implementing
coordinate rotation transforms for translating solar-terrestrial coordinate systems.
Designed and implemented dataset delivery via an interactive system which
evolved into web page access using JavaScript for dynamic inventory display
and data selection.
Hobbies: Mountain and rock climbing
Extraordinary skier, racer and member of the National Ski Patrol
Carpentry
Fly fishing
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Richard Namm
March 12, 2024
It's March of 2024 and I just found out about Roy's passing. We studied together for our Masters in Meteorology at Colorado State in the mid 1970s. The main thing I'll never forget was how Roy gave of himself to everyone around him without asking for anything in return. He was full of heart.
Bill Easterling
August 20, 2010
We are very sorry to hear of Roy's passing. The Barnes family has had a huge impact on the Penn State community. As Dean of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Penn State, I pass along our deepest condolences.
August 19, 2010
Sue and family, Enjoyed looking at the pictures. Linda brought over her computer. Our heartfelt condolences to you all. We are thinking of you. Love, Uncle Alton and Aunt Irene
Dennis Shea
August 19, 2010
I worked with Roy 20+ years ago while he was at NCAR. I enjoyed his varied interests. Most of all, Roy had a positive attitude about life. It was contagious. He will be missed.
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August 17, 2010
Dear Hu,
I am shocked and saddened to hear of the recent loss of your son. Times like these are never easy, but I pray that you and your family find some measure of comfort as you share the many memories of Roy's amazing life.
Deepest condolences,
Teresa Craig
August 12, 2010
Hu and Mary,
Ann and I are so sorry to learn of Roy's passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Peter and Ann Flemings
Charles Danforth
August 9, 2010
Sue,
I'm so sorry to hear about Roy's passing. Though I never met him, it sounds like we would have gotten along famously. Lots of love.
Art Richmond
August 9, 2010
I worked with Roy for a number of years on the NCAR Incoherent Scatter Radar/CEDAR Data Base, and later on algorithms for geomagnetic coordinate transformations. Roy's depth of understanding of important data properties and archival procedures, and his dedication to ensuring that the data and algorithms were thoroughly documented and well maintained were valuable assets to NCAR's mission. On a personal level, I had many interesting discussions with Roy. I was very sad to learn of his death.
Marlene Severson
August 8, 2010
Sue,
We're sorry Roy has been taken too soon. Although we cannot attend in person, we will be thinking of you and praying for you Monday and in the days and weeks ahead.
Linda Johnson
August 6, 2010
Even though we cannot be there with you to offer our support and love in person, having this website helps us to feel a part of the service. I will take my computer over to mom and dad and show them the pictures and obituary. We are thinking of you all and our prayers are with you daily that God will uphold you and keep you in the palm of His hand.
I remember some pretty good visits with Roy in the past, most recent in Joy and Gil's garage. We had a lot of laughs over certain people's driving skills and incidents. Fun, fun time!
Bob Ratliff
August 6, 2010
Roy was an inspirational and loyal friend, always quick to smile and genuinely interested in how one was and what they were doing, yet always humble regarding his own exceedingly interesting endeavors and adventures. His climbing experience and pure enjoyment of the sport were legendary, but it is the camaraderie, playfulness, and intellectual banter that surrounded him that are already the most missed. I have many fond memories of stories and routes shared, and his presence will long remain a tangible and appreciated part of my own experience. Thanks for the belays Roy!
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