Maurice Barnes Obituary

Dear Velma and family,

I am, indeed, sorry to learn about your great loss. You have my most sincere sympathy.

Your South Jr.& CSHS schoolmate.

Shirlee McFarland Darden

Velma,

Though I only met you one time, I feel like I know you well.



I own QS Nurses and visited often with Maurice and Melvin Olsen. Maurice talked about his wonderful wife Velma and how you both were active with waterskiing. He spoke of his gardening in years past, but you were the center of conversation and he would talk about you and his affections were so evident.



I was over to your home a few times where we would admire his garlic garden in the planter so he wouldn't have to bend over so much anymore. He gave me much garlic and suggestions for cooking with it. He also gave me many gardening tools painted orange. I use them to this day. He also gave me a golfing putter made of bamboo. What a special rememberance and it hangs in my home office.



He told me about your cabin in the mountains, and we talked often about his and Melvin's activities in one one five land company. I missed you both several times as I stopped by the house.



He was a wonderful man whom I enjoyed visiting very much. He often talked about your daughter and son Douglas when he was alive.



I will never forget his eyes. When he looked at you he was focused completely on you, and how those eyes sparkled and gleaned.



I also shall never forget Maurice.

God bless you and your family with the wonderful memories you have and may God give you his strength and peace.



Kind Regards,



Terry L Whitlow

QS Nurses Corporation

QS Nurses HomeCare Services

Velma & Maurigeanne,



Am so sorry to hear of Maurice's passing. Memories of fun days gone by, come to my mind. Those wonderful days of waterskiing at Prospect Lake, putting on water ski shows back in the 50's-60's, and all of the family picnics. Good days with good friends. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

Dear Velma and family,

I was so sorry to hear about your loss. What a wonderful man Maurice was! God bless you, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

One of your Home Health Nurses! Susan

We knew Maurice and Velma through our friends, Gary and Mary Eiber. Maurice always brought smiles and laughs wherever he's around. We saw him last in the summer of 2004 in Colorado Springs during the Celebration of Life for Gary Eiber. May God give the family strength and peace during this difficult time.

Love,

Sam and Esther Hadisutjipto

Uncle Maurice - you always made us feel welcome, loved, and special. Such fond memories! You enjoyed a life well lived. That smile, those dancing eye, that love of spicy food... We'll miss you and always remember you. Love ya!