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Kevin Barnes Obituary
Reno - Kevin Eugene Barnes, age 67, of Reno, NV passed away May 6th, 2018 peacefully in the hospital surrounded by his family.
Kevin was born in San Francisco, CA March 23rd, 1951. He married Sally Jean Andrews on September 1st, 1973. They were married for almost 45 years.
Kevin received his Bachelors Degree of Education in 1978 from the University of Nevada. Kevin worked as a teacher for 30 years in Douglas County. He enjoyed singing, writing songs, reading, sports, music and had a special love of trains. Kevin loved going up into the mountains and taking photographs of trains and enjoying being out in nature.
Kevin is survived by his wife Sally Barnes, his two children, David Barnes and his wife Martyna Barnes, his daughter Samantha Sheldon and her husband Adam Sheldon, his granddaughter Avery Sheldon and grandson Everett Barnes, his brother Kerry Barnes and his wife Peggy Barnes, and his nieces and nephews and the rest of his family and friends.
If anyone would like to contribute, the family asks you to send donations in Kevin's name to the American Heart Association.
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Cynthia & Patrick Murphy
May 26, 2018
My husband and I were both French Horn players with Kevin in Campbell High School Band. He was a fantastic musician and wonderful friend. Our condolences to his family.
Denise Batis Loudaros
May 20, 2018
Kevin was my next door neighbor growing up in Campbell, CA from age 7 until we each went away to college. We played many games of hide and seek and football on our adjoining lawns until our dads planted a row of trees to save the lawns! I would hear you practice you french horn in your bedroom just over my fence and wish I could play like you. Your singing was fantastic and I would spend many hours watching you, Shirley and Mark practice. Our senior year was the best when we both won a write in campaign and won seats on the student council. I always loved your sense of humor Kevin...you will be missed....may your memory be eternal!
Rowena Shaw
May 19, 2018
Kevin was a colleague at Kingsbury Middle School in Stateline, NV. I have fond memories of Kevin's good sense of humor, fun conversations and hearty laughs shared in the staff lounge. As counselor and school psychologist, I heard positive feedback from a number of Kevin's students, throughout the years, about how he livened class discussions with amusing anecdotes and lighthearted comments. Sincere sympathy to Kevin's loving family. May treasured memories provide peace and comfort.
Dennis Baker
May 18, 2018
He was one of my teachers at Kingsburry Middle School in Zephyr Cove, NV. Super great guy. Even then we could tell he cared about us as students. Wonderful sense of humor and personality. Sorry to his family and friends for the loss of Mr. Barnes.
Vickie Butler
May 18, 2018
I taught at KMS with Kevin during the early 1980s and clearly remember his charm, wit, smile and support. My sincere sympathy goes to his entire family.
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