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Donald Barbarick Obituary

Donald Eugene Barbarick, LT. Col. Ret. USAF, passed away peacefully the morning of Friday, May 9, 2014, in Castle Rock, Colorado. Born July 21, 1928 in Neosho, MO, the fourth and youngest child of Henry Frederick Barbarick and Mildred Fravel Barbarick.

Mr. Barbarick was preceded in death by his parents, brother Henry Fravel Barbarick, sisters Dorothy Huitt and Frances Byrd, nephew John Michael "Mike" Barbarick, and his loving wife of 50 years, Bettye Doss Barbarick.

He is survived by his 2nd wife Alta C. Barbarick, son Bruce Allen (Sherri) Barbarick, son James Lee Barbarick, daughter Ann Barbarick Sewell, son Phil Doss (Julie) Barbarick, nephew Stephen "Steve" (Sharon) Barbarick, niece Paula (Ken) Manley, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at Olinger Crown Hill Chapel, 7777 W. 29 Ave., Wheat Ridge, Colorado at noon May 16, 2014. Viewing will be at the same location and day from 11:00-noon. His body will be laid to rest at Crown Hill, next to his wife Bettye.

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Published by The Gazette on May 16, 2014.

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Valerie Butler

June 13, 2014

I want extend my condolences to all the Barbarick brothers Bruce, Jim and Phil and sister Ann. I am to sorry for your loss. I knew your father was man of integrity however after reading that obituary I realize he was even more special than I was aware. May he rest in peace and always be remembered as the great man he was.

Ken Bailey

May 16, 2014

Bruce, so sorry for you loss. Your father was a big man with a big heart.

Ken Bailey

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