Lorne Sydney Barrett was born 25 February 1921 in the small, rural community of Alhambra, Alberta, Canada. He was the first child of Sydney & Hazel (French) Barrett. On his baptism record, his middle name was spelled the same as his father. However, in later years, Lorne changed the spelling to the more traditional, Sidney.
In 1923, Sydney & Hazel Barrett came to the Yakima Valley, Washington to meet up with other family. Along with them came Lorne (age 2), Viola (age 1) and the infant Vernon.
After completing the 8th grade, Lorne needed to assist with the family farm. In later years, he attempted to get his high school diploma, but found that the requirements were far beyond his limited education and trying to combine working and providing for his family far outweighed this accomplishment.
A family friend introduced him to her schoolmate, Margaret Radford. Two years later, they were married. Together, they worked the family orchards in the Selah, Washington area. While here, the first three children were added to their family. During this time, Lorne, along with his parents and sister, Viola, were granted U.S. Citizenship.
In 1954, the whole family packed up and moved to the Firwood area, near Goldendale, Washington. Here, Lorne started a turkey ranch. At the peak of production, you could find upward of 11,500 birds. During this time, the final child was added to the family.
When it was time to give up the turkey ranch, Lorne & Margaret moved to the small community of Maryhill, Washington. Here they lived from 1964 until 1980, when they moved to Goldendale to be closer to necessities. In Maryhill, Lorne was well known for his beautiful, well groomed yards and flourishing gardens. The summers were spent gardening, canning and drying foods for the winter.
Lorne was devastated when his wife of 54 years passed away in 1995. He told me conversations they had held prior to her passing. Margaret did not want to be the one left behind. She felt he was stronger and more able to handle life on his own. He continued to do the things they had planned to do, but always spoke how much better it would have been with his Margaret.
Lorne was a fisherman; a hunter; a gardener; a hardworking, honest man. He loved his family. He was there for his neighbors when they were in need. He was a man who could do anything or figure it out, if need be. When he passed away in 2000, it was a great loss to his family, friends and community.
In 1923, Sydney & Hazel Barrett came to the Yakima Valley, Washington to meet up with other family. Along with them came Lorne (age 2), Viola (age 1) and the infant Vernon.
After completing the 8th grade, Lorne needed to assist with the family farm. In later years, he attempted to get his high school diploma, but found that the requirements were far beyond his limited education and trying to combine working and providing for his family far outweighed this accomplishment.
A family friend introduced him to her schoolmate, Margaret Radford. Two years later, they were married. Together, they worked the family orchards in the Selah, Washington area. While here, the first three children were added to their family. During this time, Lorne, along with his parents and sister, Viola, were granted U.S. Citizenship.
In 1954, the whole family packed up and moved to the Firwood area, near Goldendale, Washington. Here, Lorne started a turkey ranch. At the peak of production, you could find upward of 11,500 birds. During this time, the final child was added to the family.
When it was time to give up the turkey ranch, Lorne & Margaret moved to the small community of Maryhill, Washington. Here they lived from 1964 until 1980, when they moved to Goldendale to be closer to necessities. In Maryhill, Lorne was well known for his beautiful, well groomed yards and flourishing gardens. The summers were spent gardening, canning and drying foods for the winter.
Lorne was devastated when his wife of 54 years passed away in 1995. He told me conversations they had held prior to her passing. Margaret did not want to be the one left behind. She felt he was stronger and more able to handle life on his own. He continued to do the things they had planned to do, but always spoke how much better it would have been with his Margaret.
Lorne was a fisherman; a hunter; a gardener; a hardworking, honest man. He loved his family. He was there for his neighbors when they were in need. He was a man who could do anything or figure it out, if need be. When he passed away in 2000, it was a great loss to his family, friends and community.
Lorne Sydney Barrett was born 25 February 1921 in the small, rural community of Alhambra, Alberta, Canada. He was the first child of Sydney & Hazel (French) Barrett. On his baptism record, his middle name was spelled the same as his father. However, in later years, Lorne changed the spelling to the more traditional, Sidney.
In 1923, Sydney & Hazel Barrett came to the Yakima Valley, Washington to meet up with other family. Along with them came Lorne (age 2), Viola (age 1) and the infant Vernon.
After completing the 8th grade, Lorne needed to assist with the family farm. In later years, he attempted to get his high school diploma, but found that the requirements were far beyond his limited education and trying to combine working and providing for his family far outweighed this accomplishment.
A family friend introduced him to her schoolmate, Margaret Radford. Two years later, they were married. Together, they worked the family orchards in the Selah, Washington area. While here, the first three children were added to their family. During this time, Lorne, along with his parents and sister, Viola, were granted U.S. Citizenship.
In 1954, the whole family packed up and moved to the Firwood area, near Goldendale, Washington. Here, Lorne started a turkey ranch. At the peak of production, you could find upward of 11,500 birds. During this time, the final child was added to the family.
When it was time to give up the turkey ranch, Lorne & Margaret moved to the small community of Maryhill, Washington. Here they lived from 1964 until 1980, when they moved to Goldendale to be closer to necessities. In Maryhill, Lorne was well known for his beautiful, well groomed yards and flourishing gardens. The summers were spent gardening, canning and drying foods for the winter.
Lorne was devastated when his wife of 54 years passed away in 1995. He told me conversations they had held prior to her passing. Margaret did not want to be the one left behind. She felt he was stronger and more able to handle life on his own. He continued to do the things they had planned to do, but always spoke how much better it would have been with his Margaret.
Lorne was a fisherman; a hunter; a gardener; a hardworking, honest man. He loved his family. He was there for his neighbors when they were in need. He was a man who could do anything or figure it out, if need be. When he passed away in 2000, it was a great loss to his family, friends and community.
In 1923, Sydney & Hazel Barrett came to the Yakima Valley, Washington to meet up with other family. Along with them came Lorne (age 2), Viola (age 1) and the infant Vernon.
After completing the 8th grade, Lorne needed to assist with the family farm. In later years, he attempted to get his high school diploma, but found that the requirements were far beyond his limited education and trying to combine working and providing for his family far outweighed this accomplishment.
A family friend introduced him to her schoolmate, Margaret Radford. Two years later, they were married. Together, they worked the family orchards in the Selah, Washington area. While here, the first three children were added to their family. During this time, Lorne, along with his parents and sister, Viola, were granted U.S. Citizenship.
In 1954, the whole family packed up and moved to the Firwood area, near Goldendale, Washington. Here, Lorne started a turkey ranch. At the peak of production, you could find upward of 11,500 birds. During this time, the final child was added to the family.
When it was time to give up the turkey ranch, Lorne & Margaret moved to the small community of Maryhill, Washington. Here they lived from 1964 until 1980, when they moved to Goldendale to be closer to necessities. In Maryhill, Lorne was well known for his beautiful, well groomed yards and flourishing gardens. The summers were spent gardening, canning and drying foods for the winter.
Lorne was devastated when his wife of 54 years passed away in 1995. He told me conversations they had held prior to her passing. Margaret did not want to be the one left behind. She felt he was stronger and more able to handle life on his own. He continued to do the things they had planned to do, but always spoke how much better it would have been with his Margaret.
Lorne was a fisherman; a hunter; a gardener; a hardworking, honest man. He loved his family. He was there for his neighbors when they were in need. He was a man who could do anything or figure it out, if need be. When he passed away in 2000, it was a great loss to his family, friends and community.
