Walter Dwayne Barnes

1949 - 2013

Walter Dwayne Barnes obituary, 1949-2013, Olathe, KS

BORN

1949

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

McGilley & Frye Funeral Home & Cremation Service

105 E. Loula Street

Olathe, Kansas

Walter Barnes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 28, 2013.

Walter Dwayne Barnes, 64, of Olathe, KS passed away on October 26, 2013. Funeral services will be 10:30am, Thursday, October 31st at McGilley & Frye Funeral Home, 105 E. Loula St, Olathe, with burial in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7pm, Wednesday at McGilley & Frye.

Walter was born on July 24, 1949 in Fort Worth, Texas to Walter VanBuren and Ollie Mae Stegall. He grew up in the Assembly of God Church.

He married Linda Wild, May 31, 1974, and to this union were born six children. Walter was an Army veteran who served his country in Vietnam. He was an active and lifetime member of VFW Post 2993 – Olathe. He touched many lives through his love of coaching youth sports in both Fort Worth, Texas and Olathe, Kansas.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Sonja Harrlee.

Mr. Barnes is survived by his wife of 39 years, Linda of the home; six children, John David Barnes of Edwardsville, KS, Philip Dwayne Barnes of Portland, OR, Theresa Mae Barnes Winfree and Brent of Gardner, KS, Matthew Keith Barnes and Erica of Overland Park, KS, Mary Cecelia Barnes and Mike Monteil of Overland Park, KS and Paul VanBuren Barnes and Corina of Olathe, KS; eight grandsons, four granddaughters and one great grandson.

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November 21, 2013

Nancy Cariglio

Linda: My prayers are with you and your family! I pray God will send you the strength to get through this. As you surround yourself with your kids and grandkids, you will be able to feel the love that you and your husband shared for so many years. Take care and God bless you all!
Love, Nancy C.~

October 31, 2013

Sharon Taylor

Linda and family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy. Praying for peace and strength during this time. Time and memories will help to heal your heart.
God bless you during this difficult time.

Sharon

October 31, 2013

Sandie Kelly

Please know that we all send our love and support to you and your family. These are sad times, but you have an inner strength that will be with you.

October 30, 2013

Kim Wasko

Linda; I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Know that you are in my thoughts.

October 30, 2013

Jeanne Coday

Linda: My heart aches for you during this time of loss for you and your family. May God bless you and keep you close to him. If you need anything let me know.

October 30, 2013

Lynn Gentry

Linda, I am so sorry!

October 30, 2013

Lee Jost

Linda, I am praying for you, blessings to you and your family. May the prayers and wishes of your friends rise like incense to our Heavenly Father and bring you fragrant peace today and in the days to come.

October 30, 2013

On behalf of everyone at DOAF, please accept our heartfelt sympathy. I am sure that I speak for all of us when i say that you are in our hearts and thoughts at this time.
Mike Anderson
Downtown Olathe Arts Festival, Inc.

October 30, 2013

Loren & Vinnie Griffin

Dear Linda & Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

October 30, 2013

Phillip W.

To Linda: Please know I cry for you just a little each day in this sudden loss you've had to endure. I also find solace in knowing God's plan for you and your family has been a blessed one, having Walt in your lives. It was a wonderful 40 years, full of memories to keep you going for the next 40 as you hold his memory close to your heart.

John, Philip, Theresa, Matt, Mary and Paul: Your daddy was the kindest and most understanding man I ever met, yet with the few words he spoke he always had so much to say. Of all the goodness in him, the greatest gifts he gave this world were his children, for all of you are the best parts of him.

May his warm smile from heaven keep your family blessed through life's continued journey, and may you also find comfort in knowing he's peacefully watching over you. The things in your lives touched by his soul will be many.

October 30, 2013

Jane Holt

Linda,
I am so sorry for your lost. I knew he was such a wonderful guy because he married you. You have such sweet memories to carry with you always. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

October 30, 2013

Janet Parker

Linda, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God be a constant comfort to you and your family. Your IAAP family is here to support you.

October 30, 2013

Dear Linda, you have my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers for peace and healing during this time. I am here for you. Church friend, Teresa S

October 29, 2013

Liz Savage

Linda, My heart goes out to you! I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you and your family. Love to yall. Liz

October 29, 2013

Waverly Stewart

Linda, I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you & the entire family. I hope knowing Dwayne is no longer in pain and is in a much better place brings you a little comfort at this most sorrowful time. God Bless you all.

October 29, 2013

Allegra Schroeder

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time. I have warm memories of your family. May God's peace and love comfort you.

October 29, 2013

Ceci Cook

Linda, my thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family during this time of sorrow. May God,your family and, friends comfort you with their love and be there whenever you need them. God bless you and your family.

October 29, 2013

Ceci Cook

Linda, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, May God, as well as your family and friends continue to bring you comfort during this trying time.

October 29, 2013

Barb Pate

Thinking of you at this difficult time. Just know that family and friends hold you close in their thoughts and prayers.

October 29, 2013

Barbara Doles

prayers for walt's family...i am a member of the VFW....

October 29, 2013

Karen Herrington

My dear friend Linda, I pray that God will comfort you and your family during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers!

October 29, 2013

Karen Herrington

Linda, my dear friend, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the love of God that passes all understanding be with you through your difficult time.

October 29, 2013

Deborah McLean

Linda, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know this a difficult time for you,remember you have many friends willing to listen or just be there for you. God be with you.

October 29, 2013

Karen Herrington

My dear friend Linda, it is my prayer that you are comforted by the love of family at friends at this time, and by God's love that passes all understanding. My deepest sympathy to your and your family.

October 29, 2013

Linda,

Thinking of you and your family with warmest loving thoughts. I hope you can take comfort in that you are much loved. Betty White (Emporia)

October 28, 2013

Linda, This is such a difficult time and I hope you know you are being thought of by many. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you and your family,
Carol Zamaitis

October 28, 2013

Julie Lawrence

Linda, My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time. With Deepest Sympathy! Julie Lawrence

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