obit fyi - Donald William BARNEY, 1924 NY - 2008 CA.
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obit fyi - Donald William BARNEY, 1924 NY - 2008 CA.
 LorraineGilmer02
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Posted: 17 Apr 2008 7:28PM GMT |
Classification: Obituary
Surnames: Barney, Simpson, Williams, Gagne, Capadiferro,
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Barney, Donald William
Donald William Barney 1924 - 2008 Son of Earl & Ruth Barney of Northville, New York Don Barney, owner of Barney's Family Restaurant (1979-1993), died suddenly on April 12, 2008. He was also a member of Chef's de Cuisine. Don proudly served in the Navy during World War II and Korea. His mother had to sign his enlistment since he was only 17 at the time, it was very soon after December 7, 1941. He served on the USS Butner and the USS Whetstone. He was a member of the Long Beach Optimist Club for many years and served as Lt. Governor. He was on the Advisory Board of the Bixby Knolls PBIA. Don was very active in community services and was on the Police Chief's Advisory Committee following the Long Beach civil unrests and was on the Board of Directors of the Long Beach Transit for 8 years and was also involved in local politics for many years. Don leaves behind his wife of over 60 years, Mary Barney; and his son, Don Jr. (Cathy) of Huntington Beach; daughter, Kathy (Bob) Simpson of Lakewood; and his adoring grandchildren, Ronnie and David Williams, Michael (Mary) and Jeffrey (Kamerin) Barney, Robbie (Ashlie) Simpson; and his one and only grandaughter, Katie Simpson; and great grandchildren, Meagan, CJ and Makayla Barney and Kylie Williams. He also leaves behind his beloved brothers, Bill and Clarence Gagne; and sister, Clara Capadiferro; and many nieces and nephews in upstate New York, Northville, where he had many fond memories and would visit there as often as he could. Don was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Sadie and brother, Charles, all of New York. To all his "coffee buddies" the family would like you to know how much Don enjoyed your company in the mornings. Services will be held Friday, April 18, 2008 at 2:30pm at Luyben Family Dilday-Mottell Mortuary, 5161 Arbor Rd., Long Beach, CA 90808. Donations can be made to your local cancer research organization or charity of your choice. Luyben Family Dilday-Mottell (562) 425-6401
Published in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on 4/17/2008.
Barney, Donald William
Donald William Barney 1924 - 2008 Son of Earl & Ruth Barney of Northville, New York Don Barney, owner of Barney's Family Restaurant (1979-1993), died suddenly on April 12, 2008. He was also a member of Chef's de Cuisine. Don proudly served in the Navy during World War II and Korea. His mother had to sign his enlistment since he was only 17 at the time, it was very soon after December 7, 1941. He served on the USS Butner and the USS Whetstone. He was a member of the Long Beach Optimist Club for many years and served as Lt. Governor. He was on the Advisory Board of the Bixby Knolls PBIA. Don was very active in community services and was on the Police Chief's Advisory Committee following the Long Beach civil unrests and was on the Board of Directors of the Long Beach Transit for 8 years and was also involved in local politics for many years. Don leaves behind his wife of over 60 years, Mary Barney; and his son, Don Jr. (Cathy) of Huntington Beach; daughter, Kathy (Bob) Simpson of Lakewood; and his adoring grandchildren, Ronnie and David Williams, Michael (Mary) and Jeffrey (Kamerin) Barney, Robbie (Ashlie) Simpson; and his one and only grandaughter, Katie Simpson; and great grandchildren, Meagan, CJ and Makayla Barney and Kylie Williams. He also leaves behind his beloved brothers, Bill and Clarence Gagne; and sister, Clara Capadiferro; and many nieces and nephews in upstate New York, Northville, where he had many fond memories and would visit there as often as he could. Don was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Sadie and brother, Charles, all of New York. To all his "coffee buddies" the family would like you to know how much Don enjoyed your company in the mornings. Services will be held Friday, April 18, 2008 at 2:30pm at Luyben Family Dilday-Mottell Mortuary, 5161 Arbor Rd., Long Beach, CA 90808. Donations can be made to your local cancer research organization or charity of your choice. Luyben Family Dilday-Mottell (562) 425-6401
Published in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on 4/17/2008.