of Midway, AR
September 30, 1930 - March 14, 2020
H. Edward Barnett, 89, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fairfield, Iowa on September 30, 1930 to his parents Harley E. and Alvena (Knauss) Barnett. He graduated Fairfield High School in 1948. After that, he enlisted in the Iowa National Guard at the age of 17, then joined the U.S. Air Force and served his country in Okinawa & Korea during the Korean War. He followed this service with 2 years in the U.S.A.F. Reserve.
After his military service, he worked for John Deere, as a Manager for Service Master (Waterloo, Iowa) then American Building Maintenance (Tucson, Arizona). After moving to Midway, AR, he worked with his wife Joan in her business ''Interiors by Joan'' until his retirement.
He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and a life-time member of the Elks Club. He enjoyed spending time with his family on Lake Bull Shoals fishing and boating. At home, he enjoyed the quietness and beauty of the surrounding woods.
Ed is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joan L. (Petersen-Lafrenz) Barnett; 2 stepsons: Todd (Angie) & Chad (Mary) Lafrenz; beloved grandchildren: Emilie, Maria, Hannah, Dylan (Alexandra), Jake, & Cody and great grandchildren: Sebastian, Kayden and Benjamin. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister: Ella Mae, and son: Mark Barnett.
A visitation will be held Tuesday March 17th at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Mountain Home, Arkansas between 12-1 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 1:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, Mountain Home.
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17 Condolence(s)
Ron & Carolyn
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Dear Joan and family
What a wonderful person Ed was. So happy we saw him last summer, 2019. We will miss him. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Clara Laska and Edie Nary
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
In Loving Memory of Mr.Ed,
Our Love and Prayers are with you and your Family during this difficult time. May you Rest in peace in God loving arms.
Love Clara and Edie
Joanne Fioretti
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
My dearest Joan, I wish I had become acquainted with you & Ed many years ago. What a beautiful memorial video. He had quite a full life & I so enjoyed the pictures of him with his grandchildren especially. Your family is the epitome of LOVE. My condolences my dear friend. I hope to see you soon. A big hug to you.
chris martinez
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Sweet Joan, I was so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. You and your family are in my prayers, love you, Chris
Richard Benzinger
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Dear Joan and family. Trust that Ed is resting in the arms of angels. He was truly a great man.
Kitty Baker
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Dear Joan, I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. May God give you strength in the days ahead and may you peace and joy again in your life.
Jolene & James Johnson
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Joan,
ED will be missed by his cousens . I will not forget the times
we had times together . He is now with those who went before
and with the Lord.
Jolene& Jim
Lee and Chiaaki Belicek
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Dear Joan,
We were saddened to hear of Ed's passing. We will lift up you and your family in our prayers. Please know we are with you in this and are available should you need anything. Ed was a great guy with a very unique personality; he will be missed.
Love,
Lee and Chiaki
Jonelle & Larry
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Ed will be missed, but we know he will be with his loving Lord.
Vickie Davis
Monday, March 16, 2020
Dear Joan and Family.... thinking and sending prayers to you As God holds you in His hand. A life devoted to Christ, family, country and community.... Well done Ed ... may you find eternal peace and rest with your Savior.
Sincere Condolences,
Vickie Davis
RAY & MARILYN TIPPING
Monday, March 16, 2020
DEAR JOAN AND FAMILY,
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU WITH OUR HEARTFELT
SYMPATHY HEARING ABOUT YOUR ED,WE REMEMBER A LIFE SO VERY WELL-LIVED.
WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU.
WE'LL BE KEEPING YOU IN OUR HEARTS AND HAPPY MEMORIES WHILE IN SPIRIT WE'LL BE WITH YOU AT REDEEMER.
IN CHRISTIAN LOVE.
RAY & MARILYN (YES,WE ARE STILL LIVING IN N.J.
Keith Sharp
Monday, March 16, 2020
Joan, I'm very sorry for your loss. You'll be in my prayers.
Keith
Cynthia Dalrympleq
Monday, March 16, 2020
Joan, I send you loving arms to give you strength.
William H King
Monday, March 16, 2020
A good Christian family man and blessed to have all his family with him at this time.He will be missed by all who knew him.
Lucille Caton
Monday, March 16, 2020
Joan, So sorry to hear about Ed's passing. You and the family are in our prayers.
Kaye Jarvis
Sunday, March 15, 2020
So very sorry to hear about Ed. He will truly be missed. I love both of you so very much. Please take care, Joan. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
John and Lynda Barnes
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Dear Joan, we are so sorry to learn of Harley’s death. We are out of state or we’d be there. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.