Robert "Bob" William Barber - Born September 10, 1933 in Burns, Oregon to Bryan and Ida Barber. Bob Graduated from Burns Union High in 1951 and after attending a year of College, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving active duty from 1952 to 1956. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, Bob continued his service in the National Guard until 1967. Bob was employed at the Hines Lumber Company until its closure and continued to work security on the property until his retirement in 1998. Bob remained a bachelor until his marriage to Lana Deiter in December 1980. Their marriage continued until our beloved Bob was called to heaven December 13, 2014.
Bob is most remembered for his love for his family and kindness to animals. Bob loved the outdoors and never missed an opportunity to go camping, hunting or just spending time out admiring the beautiful scenery. Bob was highly respected and a positive influence for many, a wonderful husband and stepfather for his wife's children. Bob's passing was proceeded by his father Bryan, his mother Ida and his brother Donald. He is survived by his wife Lana, brother Stanley, sister Dalores Dalton, stepchildren Everett Burgess and wife Ada, Dee Burgess and wife Pam, David Burgess and wife Dawn, Lori Hansen and husband Jimmy. Also by his 16 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.
Funeral Services will be held at the First Lutheran Church 349 S. Egan Ave, Burns, Oregon on Thursday, December 18 at 8:30 am. Donations may be made in Bob's memory to the First Lutheran Church 349 S. Egan Ave, Burns, OR 97720.
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