Donald E. Barnhart
Barnhart, Donald E., 88, was called home to his gracious Lord, on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. There he was met by his beautiful wife of 57 years, Margaret Ann Barnhart; his beloved sons, Richard Lawrence Barnhart and David Allan Barnhart; his mother, Edna Barnhart; father, Robert Barnhart, Sr. and his sister Jean Hayes. Donald is survived by brother, Robert Barnhart, Jr.; sister, Muriel Luke; sons, Ronald and Jeffrey Barnhart; grandchildren, Curtis and Alyssa Wesbrook and Tiffany Kambi; great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Wesbrook-Blex, Daelynn Williams, Christopher and Kylie Peart. Donald served honorably in World War II with the US Air Corps. He earned Bachelors Degrees in Vocal Performance from Juilliard School of Music and in English from Columbia University. He was an editor of technical publications at Boeing, Martin-Marietta, Kreonite and retired from IFR as managing editor. Donald was president of the Westlink Lions Club (1974-1975) and both he and Margaret were Community Leaders at Delano 4-H Club. Donald was a deacon at Westwood Presbyterian Church and his musical talents were served as choir director at First United Methodist Church, Plymouth Congregational Church and Faith United Church of Christ. He was a man of integrity who was committed to a life of servitude to his Lord, family, and community. He was a gracious man that treasured the simple things in life such as the laughter of his great-grandchildren, the smell of the wood used in his wood working, the sight of his garden in bloom, his beautifully landscaped lawn, the fight of a big trout on the end of his fishing line and the majestic power of Handels Hallelujah Chorus. Never would he let a beautiful sunset go by without thanking the Lord for it. Viewing will begin at 1 p.m., Saturday January 7, Downing Lahey Mortuary West, 10515 W. Maple. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, January 9, Westwood Presbyterian Church, 8007 W. Maple.
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My grandfather was a great man, and he will be missed by many. He loved his family, even though it had been many years since he has seen his family back home and in other states, he made sure to tell plenty of stories to keep everyone together in spirit! Everyone that was lucky enough to know him will remember his caring personality and his big smile he always had on his face.
I remember my Uncle Don as such a nice wonderful man. Although we did not see him very often, he always took an interest in us and treated us with such genuine kindness. He was truly a gentleman. I know my mother, who is unable to write and at times lacks the cognitive skills to express herself, was saddened by his passing. She regretted not having talked to him in a while. Please accept our whole family’s condolences.