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Leonard Berk “Spike” Barnett

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Leonard Berk “Spike” Barnett

Birth
Payson, Utah County, Utah, USA
Death
18 Mar 2006 (aged 59)
Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho, USA
Burial
Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho, USA GPS-Latitude: 43.3803324, Longitude: -112.0189546
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Spike Barnett passed away on Saturday, March 18th, 2006 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. After battling many complications for three months he succumbed to respiratory failure. Spike was born in Payson, Utah on July 5th, 1946 to Berk and Peggy Barnett. He grew up in Taylor and graduated from Shelley High School.

Spike held the office of Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He joined the Army reserves and trained in North Carolina. Spike was extremely patriotic and had a deep love for his country and for those who served it. He was a dedicated donator to and supporter of various veterans' organizations.

On November 25th, 1966 he married Teena Waite in the Idaho Falls Temple. They were later divorced in 1968. On November 24th, 1972 he married Kristine Young. They were married for 10 years, divorcing in 1982. Spike and Kris remained lifelong friends. They had two children, Brandy in 1974 and Brady in 1976. He was employed by Nulph's as a truck driver but spent most of his life employed by Burgraff Construction. He worked there for over 20 years running their hot plant until the business was sold.

Spike was survived by his children, Brandy (John) Zwahlen of Fairfax, Virginia and Brady (Krystal) Barnett of Idaho Falls, grandson Peyton Berk Barnett, his brother Greg Barnett, sisters Lanna Barnett and Becky (Don) Wilde all of Idaho Falls. Also many nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, and uncles. He was preceded by his parents and one sister, Janna Johnson.

Graveside service held Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Taylor Cemetery.
Idaho Falls Post Register, March 20, 2006.
Spike Barnett passed away on Saturday, March 18th, 2006 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. After battling many complications for three months he succumbed to respiratory failure. Spike was born in Payson, Utah on July 5th, 1946 to Berk and Peggy Barnett. He grew up in Taylor and graduated from Shelley High School.

Spike held the office of Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He joined the Army reserves and trained in North Carolina. Spike was extremely patriotic and had a deep love for his country and for those who served it. He was a dedicated donator to and supporter of various veterans' organizations.

On November 25th, 1966 he married Teena Waite in the Idaho Falls Temple. They were later divorced in 1968. On November 24th, 1972 he married Kristine Young. They were married for 10 years, divorcing in 1982. Spike and Kris remained lifelong friends. They had two children, Brandy in 1974 and Brady in 1976. He was employed by Nulph's as a truck driver but spent most of his life employed by Burgraff Construction. He worked there for over 20 years running their hot plant until the business was sold.

Spike was survived by his children, Brandy (John) Zwahlen of Fairfax, Virginia and Brady (Krystal) Barnett of Idaho Falls, grandson Peyton Berk Barnett, his brother Greg Barnett, sisters Lanna Barnett and Becky (Don) Wilde all of Idaho Falls. Also many nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, and uncles. He was preceded by his parents and one sister, Janna Johnson.

Graveside service held Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Taylor Cemetery.
Idaho Falls Post Register, March 20, 2006.


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