Nadine Barton Obituary

Nadine Barton (Edeline)

Nadine Barton (Edeline) passed away unexpectedly on the morning of January 20, 2008 in Phoenix, AZ. She was 65. Nadine was born in Eureka, CA to Marguerite and George Edeline in 1943.She attended school in Eureka, CA and made many friends growing up. In Campfire Girls she discovered Camp Kimtu in Willlow Creek, CA. She fell in love with the warm summers there and maintained a constant quest to get back to the Trinity River and away from the chilly coast to “warm up." Life was rich for Nadine growing up under the inland California sun listening to her favorite, Ricky Nelson, crooning on the radio.

Nadine [Dene] loved travel and adventure and she joined the Armed Services in 1962 under Military Dental Service.She was stationed at Fort Lee, Virginia when in 1963 she met the love of her life, Lester Donald Barton, also in the US Army. In 1965, Leslie Ann Barton, their one and only daughter was born and thus began a long exciting litany of life and travels of an army family. Nadine settled in Phoenix AZ in 1978. Northern relatives were relieved that she had finally found a place warm enough to suit her and visited her often there, enjoying her generous hospitality.

Dene had a tremendous heart with a fierce need for independence. An incorrigible spirit, she was always quick with a laugh and a hug. She gave us all more than we can measure in love and surprises. She will be deeply missed by all who have had the pleasure of being close to her.

Dene was preceded in death by her father, George Edeline and her mother, Marguerite Lester. She leaves her husband, Don Barton and daughter, Leslie Barton; brother Chet Edeline (Debbi); sisters Suzy Edeline and Cile Stanbrough; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be planned in Humboldt County at a later date. Anyone interested in attending can leave a message in the guest book. In lieu of contributions, we ask that people simply take the time to love each other without condition.

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Published by Times-Standard on Jan. 30, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Nadine Barton

10 Entries

Rosanne Gephart

February 7, 2009

As a child my mother, Gail Edeline, would talk about her cousin Deenie and all of the fun things they did together. We called her "Deenie Weenie in the yellow polka dot bikini". She was so beautiful and I wanted to grow up to be just like her, including the bikini! Such fond memories of a wonderful woman. Blessings to the family.

Gail Edeline Bean

February 7, 2009

Dear Don, Leslie, Chet, Suzi and Ceil,

Vern and I send you our deepest sympathy and pray that God will bless you and comfort you in your sorrow.

Nadine was one of the most cherished people in my life. When I was a teenager, I often baby-sat for her and Chet, and when she became a teenager, she baby-sat for my children, who always looked forward to having "Dene" stay with them. My children loved her dearly, and we often spoke of the joy she brought to all of our lives. She was more like a little sister to me than a cousin.

We will miss Nadine dearly. Her loving spirit and happy smile will live in our hearts forever.

Gail and Vern

Karen Sanderson

February 5, 2009

February 5, 2009

Dear Family of Nadine,

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Nadine and I went to school together and we both had campfire as another bond. My Dad helped build and repair some of the buildings at Camp Kimtu and the whole family loved being up there. Nadine was a wonderful schoolmate and her quick and compassionate nature was much appreciated.

Nadine was considered very adventurous when she joined the Army. I went away to school at the same time and we lost touch. Reading about her life gives me a happy feeling that she went after her dreams and lived life to the fullest and never lost her compassion and love of life.

Please let me know when her Memorial service will be held in Humboldt as I and some of her other classmates will want to attend. If I can be of any help in arranging it or contacting people, etc. please let me know.

Best Wishes,
Karen Sanderson 707-498-6219
Arcata, CA

judy lackey

February 4, 2009

Nadine was my aunt as Donnie is my uncle my mom's baby brother
I loved her the first time we met she was 11 years older than me but always made me feel like a grown up she was just so special
she will be missed so much
you are in our prayers
love judy and family shane,randa,and chris

Linda Foster (Steinegger)

February 3, 2009

Don, Leslie, Chet and family,

I am very sorry for your loss. Nadine’s Dad George was a big part of my family’s life and will always be considered my grandpa. With George and Nanny we spent some time together down the years and I always remember you all fondly. I know that Nanny (Mabel Steinegger Edeline) always considered you all family, and loved each of you to the end. I hope that you all know that I and my family will have you all in our prayers and will be thinking of you all, in this time of sorrow. Love to each of you and please feel free to contact us if you would like to.

Warren Tindall

February 2, 2009

When the family plans the memorial for Nadine, please be aware that the Mad River Community Veterans Honor Guard stands ready to provide military honors at veteran's funerals and memorials. You might also like to know that the county maintained Veterans Memorial Halls are available at no charge.

For information call 707-822-4209

Darrell & Teresa Gillettet

January 31, 2009

Dear Suzy and family, while we didn't know Nadine, please know that all of you are in our thoughts with heartfelt sympathy. The dignity memorial obituary describes Nadine as quite a unique individual. We were also impressed that she served our country in the military.

Sincerely,

Darrell & Teresa Gillette

JIM & Irma Ruegg

January 30, 2009

We got know Jack & Jane through Amature Radio. Became close friends
with Jack & Jane. Enjoyed our Relation ship through Local Ham
Events over the years. They will be missed in our communmity. Best
wishes and blessings to Their Family.
Jim & Irma Ruegg

Marylee Rohde

January 30, 2009

Please know my sympathy and prayers are with all of you. Nadine is a beautiful person - as she was a beautiful little girl who was flower girl at Hal's and my wedding. I was so glad to see her again after so many years, and I'm sorry I have not kept in better touch. I never did get back through Phoenix after that. Please let me know when services here will be. MR

Dennis and Pat Self

January 28, 2009

To the family of Nadine our sincere condolances. To Don, I feel for your loss of your wonderful wife who along with you was so kind to a brand new Army Second Lieutenant and his family during those days of late 1967 and 1968.

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Dennis E.Self and family (Pat, Megan, Shannon and Erika).

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