Douglas A. Barrus

Douglas A Barrus FAIRVIEW WYOMING - On Tues. September 1st 2009 Douglas A Barrus Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather went home to his sweetheart June and our Heavenly Father. He was 88 years old. He was born March 29, 1921. He married June Brown on Oct. 9, 1946. She died on May 22, 1986. He then married Venna Kennington on Sept. 8, 1987. Doug grew up hunting, fishing, working hard and loving the beautiful Star Valley. He served a mission for the LDS church in Northern California. Following his mission he served as a Marine in the Marshall Islands during World War II. He spent his life as a teacher, principal, and Education Director for the Bureau of Reclamation Job Corps. Doug was a dedicated servant of the Lord. He held many church callings and fulfilled many responsibilities including that of Bishop in the Clearfield 2nd Ward and as a member of the Stake Presidency in the Clearfield Stake. Doug and Venna happily served a mission together and worked in the Idaho Falls Temple for many years. He had a kind heart and was always giving to others. He was an example of stalwart gospel living. He was a talented singer with a beautiful bass voice that gave many hours of pleasure to all who heard him. He was a fun loving Father and Grandfather. His sense of humor and warm ways have become a legend among his family. His familiar sayings are quoted daily by each generation, and none of us escaped the 7:00 A.M. Saturday morning wakeup call “Are You Up For All Day?” We thank-you Dad for this wonderful legacy. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, 11 brothers and sisters, his wife June and his baby son Ren. He is survived by a sister Lucy Wilkes, his wife Venna, his four children Barry (Jean), Kim (Beth) , Ryan (Marge), Derena (Bob) and his step children Melanie (Nolan), Jim(Dixie), Irene( Dallas deceased) Kevan (Kathy), Karen (Steve), Garry (Joyce). Doug, June, and Venna shared the joy of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held September 12, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Fairview Ward Chapel 3166 State Highway 241, Osmond, Wyoming. Friends and family may call from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. at the Chapel. Funeral directors, Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road, Layton, Utah. Interment, Fairview Cemetery