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Birth:          12 Dec 1934 Chicago, Ill.
Death:          1 Jun 2006 Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah
Burial:         5 Jun 2006 East Lawn Memorial Hills, Provo, Utah

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Deseret News (Salt Lake City), Jun 5, 2006 
Fred Ralf Barnes 12/12/34 ~ 06/01/06 Fred Ralf Barnes, 71, of American Fork, died 
peacefully at his home June 1, 2006. He was born December 12, 1934 in Chicago, 
Illinois to Fred Patrick Barnes and Jean Woolley. He was educated in Salt Lake and 
graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Utah. 

He served a mission for the LDS Church in the Northern California Mission. He married 
Sharon Anne Elton in 1960, she later passed away. He married Annette Newman 
Weenig in 1982. Fred worked for the Bureau of Reclamation and was very successful. 
While working at the Federal Center in Denver he received a Special Achievement 
Award in 1990, and others throughout his career. Upon retiring after 31 years, he 
joined the Firm of Franson- Noble Engineering in American Fork as Senior Engineer 
and continued working for another nine enjoyable years. He was active in many civic, 
professional, and religious organizations. He faced life's challenges with dignity, valor, 
and a kind heart. "His life was gentle - and the elements so mixed in him that nature 
would stand up and say to all the world that this was a man." -Shakespeare He was a 
true gentleman. He loved the arts. He loved his work, his associates and friends. He 
loved the Lord and his family deeply. He was a kind and loving father to his 
stepchildren as well as his children. He will be remembered forever for his good 
nature, keen mind, and corny jokes. He is survived by his wife, Annette of 24 years; 
his children, Diane (Bruce) Fagg, Barbara (Eric) Chesmar, Ralf (Suzy) Barnes; 
stepchildren, Chris (Linda) Weenig, Jill (Doug) Furness, Karl (Polly) Weenig, Duane 
(Janet) Weenig; and 23 grandchildren; his sister, Bette Church; brothers, Stephen and 
Carl. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson. He will be greatly 
missed by his large family and friends. The family wishes to express our sincere 
gratitude to Drs. Kirk Anderson and Rodney Badger and the Vista Care Hospice Staff, 
especially Shelly, Burt, Lenny and Chris for their tender care.. Our deepest gratitude 
and love go to our Hillcrest Third Ward Family they've all been angels in our behalf. A 
viewing will be held Sunday, June 4th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hillcrest LDS 3rd Ward, 
1120 North 150 West, American Fork. NOTE: Funeral services will be held at the 
Hillcrest Stake Center, 165 North 350 West, American Fork at 11:00 a.m., Monday, 
June 5th with a viewing at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment at East 
Lawn Memorial Hills, 4800 East Lawn Drive, Provo. Funeral services by SereniCare, 
funeral directors.
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Parents
BARNES Fred Patrick (30 Sep 1913 - 16 Aug 1970)
WOOLLEY Jean (12 Nov 1911 - 8 Apr 2006)

Siblings
BARNES Fred Ralf (12 Dec 1934 - 1 Jun 2006)
BARNES James Stephen ()

Marriage To ELTON Sharon Anne (3 Oct 1938 - 20 May 1981)
    m. 14 Jul 1960 Salt Lake City, Utah

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Children by ELTON Sharon Anne 3 Oct 1938 - 20 May 1981
BARNES Diane Jeanette ()
BARNES Barbara ()
BARNES Ralf Patrick ()

Marriage To WEENIG Annette Newman ()

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