Jerry Barns, 70, of Grinnell, died on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Family service with military honors at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell.
Jerry Lee Barns, the son of David Keller Barns and Margaret Ann (Milligan) Barns, was born on August 8, 1951, in Grinnell, Iowa. He was raised in Grinnell and graduated from Grinnell High School in 1969. He honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War period.
Jerry married Linda Jean Gerard on January 1, 1972, at the First Baptist Church in Grinnell. They were the parents of Dave and Julie. They lived in Grinnell and Jerry was a longtime fireman and later served as Fire Chief at the Grinnell Fire Department. He had also worked at Hiland and drove for Schwann's food service.
He enjoyed reading, golfing, genealogy, white water rafting, and the companionship of his cats. He will be remembered for his intelligence and zest for learning, for being meticulous, and for the love of his family.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda Barns of Grinnell; son, Dave (Monica) Barns of Grinnell; daughter, Julie (Rod Matthews) Barns of Rome, Georgia; his brothers, Skip (Mary Kate) Barns of Hannibal, Missouri, and Jim (Sheri) Barns of Bella Vista, Arkansas; and sister-in-law, Lavon Roush of Kansas City.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Barns of Grinnell; son, Dave (Monica) Barns of Grinnell; daughter, Julie (Rod Matthews) Barns of Rome, Georgia; and his brothers, Skip (Mary Kate) Barns of Hannibal, Missouri, and Jim (Cheri) Barns of Bellavista, Arkansas.
Source: Smith Funeral Home, Grinnell, Iowa
Jerry Lee Barns, the son of David Keller Barns and Margaret Ann (Milligan) Barns, was born on August 8, 1951, in Grinnell, Iowa. He was raised in Grinnell and graduated from Grinnell High School in 1969. He honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War period.
Jerry married Linda Jean Gerard on January 1, 1972, at the First Baptist Church in Grinnell. They were the parents of Dave and Julie. They lived in Grinnell and Jerry was a longtime fireman and later served as Fire Chief at the Grinnell Fire Department. He had also worked at Hiland and drove for Schwann's food service.
He enjoyed reading, golfing, genealogy, white water rafting, and the companionship of his cats. He will be remembered for his intelligence and zest for learning, for being meticulous, and for the love of his family.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda Barns of Grinnell; son, Dave (Monica) Barns of Grinnell; daughter, Julie (Rod Matthews) Barns of Rome, Georgia; his brothers, Skip (Mary Kate) Barns of Hannibal, Missouri, and Jim (Sheri) Barns of Bella Vista, Arkansas; and sister-in-law, Lavon Roush of Kansas City.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Barns of Grinnell; son, Dave (Monica) Barns of Grinnell; daughter, Julie (Rod Matthews) Barns of Rome, Georgia; and his brothers, Skip (Mary Kate) Barns of Hannibal, Missouri, and Jim (Cheri) Barns of Bellavista, Arkansas.
Source: Smith Funeral Home, Grinnell, Iowa
Jerry Barns, 70, of Grinnell, died on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Family service with military honors at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell.
Jerry Lee Barns, the son of David Keller Barns and Margaret Ann (Milligan) Barns, was born on August 8, 1951, in Grinnell, Iowa. He was raised in Grinnell and graduated from Grinnell High School in 1969. He honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War period.
Jerry married Linda Jean Gerard on January 1, 1972, at the First Baptist Church in Grinnell. They were the parents of Dave and Julie. They lived in Grinnell and Jerry was a longtime fireman and later served as Fire Chief at the Grinnell Fire Department. He had also worked at Hiland and drove for Schwann's food service.
He enjoyed reading, golfing, genealogy, white water rafting, and the companionship of his cats. He will be remembered for his intelligence and zest for learning, for being meticulous, and for the love of his family.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda Barns of Grinnell; son, Dave (Monica) Barns of Grinnell; daughter, Julie (Rod Matthews) Barns of Rome, Georgia; his brothers, Skip (Mary Kate) Barns of Hannibal, Missouri, and Jim (Sheri) Barns of Bella Vista, Arkansas; and sister-in-law, Lavon Roush of Kansas City.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Barns of Grinnell; son, Dave (Monica) Barns of Grinnell; daughter, Julie (Rod Matthews) Barns of Rome, Georgia; and his brothers, Skip (Mary Kate) Barns of Hannibal, Missouri, and Jim (Cheri) Barns of Bellavista, Arkansas.
Source: Smith Funeral Home, Grinnell, Iowa
Jerry Lee Barns, the son of David Keller Barns and Margaret Ann (Milligan) Barns, was born on August 8, 1951, in Grinnell, Iowa. He was raised in Grinnell and graduated from Grinnell High School in 1969. He honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War period.
Jerry married Linda Jean Gerard on January 1, 1972, at the First Baptist Church in Grinnell. They were the parents of Dave and Julie. They lived in Grinnell and Jerry was a longtime fireman and later served as Fire Chief at the Grinnell Fire Department. He had also worked at Hiland and drove for Schwann's food service.
He enjoyed reading, golfing, genealogy, white water rafting, and the companionship of his cats. He will be remembered for his intelligence and zest for learning, for being meticulous, and for the love of his family.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda Barns of Grinnell; son, Dave (Monica) Barns of Grinnell; daughter, Julie (Rod Matthews) Barns of Rome, Georgia; his brothers, Skip (Mary Kate) Barns of Hannibal, Missouri, and Jim (Sheri) Barns of Bella Vista, Arkansas; and sister-in-law, Lavon Roush of Kansas City.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Barns of Grinnell; son, Dave (Monica) Barns of Grinnell; daughter, Julie (Rod Matthews) Barns of Rome, Georgia; and his brothers, Skip (Mary Kate) Barns of Hannibal, Missouri, and Jim (Cheri) Barns of Bellavista, Arkansas.
Source: Smith Funeral Home, Grinnell, Iowa
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