Elbert, the first of six sons of Raymond E and Bernadine E. McLain Barnes, grew up on a farm SE of Wellington, graduating from Wellington High School in 1965.
While at Kansas State Teachers' College in Emporia he met Marsha Brockleman. After his graduation in 1970, he and Marsha were married on July 30, 1970 in Wellington. Their family grew with the births of Dana and David.
Elbert farmed for a living and lived to hunt and fish. Following in his mother's footsteps, Elbert loved animals of all kinds. He was always ready to help others, even if it meant postponing his own work.
He attended Dana and David's school activities and helped them with homework. He was proud of his family and expressed regret at not being able to watch Abby and Megan grow up.
A member of the Corbin United Methodist Church, he was always a willing worker. His faith was lived out every day by his actions, attitude and words.
Elbert battled cancer for eight years, encouraging many others as they were going through treatment. His attitude remained good until the end. He said "I think heaven is going to be a pretty good place to be." He hung up his poles for the last time at his home Friday morning.
Preceded in death by his parents and a brother Daryl, he was survived by his wife, Marsha, of the home; daughter and her husband; son and his wife; two grandchildren; four brothers; two sisters-in-law; nephew, and three nieces, and many friends also survive.
While at Kansas State Teachers' College in Emporia he met Marsha Brockleman. After his graduation in 1970, he and Marsha were married on July 30, 1970 in Wellington. Their family grew with the births of Dana and David.
Elbert farmed for a living and lived to hunt and fish. Following in his mother's footsteps, Elbert loved animals of all kinds. He was always ready to help others, even if it meant postponing his own work.
He attended Dana and David's school activities and helped them with homework. He was proud of his family and expressed regret at not being able to watch Abby and Megan grow up.
A member of the Corbin United Methodist Church, he was always a willing worker. His faith was lived out every day by his actions, attitude and words.
Elbert battled cancer for eight years, encouraging many others as they were going through treatment. His attitude remained good until the end. He said "I think heaven is going to be a pretty good place to be." He hung up his poles for the last time at his home Friday morning.
Preceded in death by his parents and a brother Daryl, he was survived by his wife, Marsha, of the home; daughter and her husband; son and his wife; two grandchildren; four brothers; two sisters-in-law; nephew, and three nieces, and many friends also survive.
Elbert, the first of six sons of Raymond E and Bernadine E. McLain Barnes, grew up on a farm SE of Wellington, graduating from Wellington High School in 1965.
While at Kansas State Teachers' College in Emporia he met Marsha Brockleman. After his graduation in 1970, he and Marsha were married on July 30, 1970 in Wellington. Their family grew with the births of Dana and David.
Elbert farmed for a living and lived to hunt and fish. Following in his mother's footsteps, Elbert loved animals of all kinds. He was always ready to help others, even if it meant postponing his own work.
He attended Dana and David's school activities and helped them with homework. He was proud of his family and expressed regret at not being able to watch Abby and Megan grow up.
A member of the Corbin United Methodist Church, he was always a willing worker. His faith was lived out every day by his actions, attitude and words.
Elbert battled cancer for eight years, encouraging many others as they were going through treatment. His attitude remained good until the end. He said "I think heaven is going to be a pretty good place to be." He hung up his poles for the last time at his home Friday morning.
Preceded in death by his parents and a brother Daryl, he was survived by his wife, Marsha, of the home; daughter and her husband; son and his wife; two grandchildren; four brothers; two sisters-in-law; nephew, and three nieces, and many friends also survive.
While at Kansas State Teachers' College in Emporia he met Marsha Brockleman. After his graduation in 1970, he and Marsha were married on July 30, 1970 in Wellington. Their family grew with the births of Dana and David.
Elbert farmed for a living and lived to hunt and fish. Following in his mother's footsteps, Elbert loved animals of all kinds. He was always ready to help others, even if it meant postponing his own work.
He attended Dana and David's school activities and helped them with homework. He was proud of his family and expressed regret at not being able to watch Abby and Megan grow up.
A member of the Corbin United Methodist Church, he was always a willing worker. His faith was lived out every day by his actions, attitude and words.
Elbert battled cancer for eight years, encouraging many others as they were going through treatment. His attitude remained good until the end. He said "I think heaven is going to be a pretty good place to be." He hung up his poles for the last time at his home Friday morning.
Preceded in death by his parents and a brother Daryl, he was survived by his wife, Marsha, of the home; daughter and her husband; son and his wife; two grandchildren; four brothers; two sisters-in-law; nephew, and three nieces, and many friends also survive.
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