Allen E. Barragar
Allen E. Barragar, 48, a lifelong resident of rural Parsons, passed away at 6:05 a.m., Sunday, January 11, 2009, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, following a courageous battle, of 15 months, with glioblastoma stage IV brain cancer.
He was born February 7, 1960, in Parsons, Kansas, to Everett Eugene and Marilyn Joan (Wheelen) Barragar. He grew up in the Parsons area and attended schools at Lincoln Elementary, Parsons Jr. High, and was a 1978 graduate of Labette County High School in Altamont.
Following high school graduation, Allen was in business with his father and brother in B&B Construction. He then worked for Hamilton Trenching, in Parsons, before beginning his 16 year career as superintendent at Interstate Electrical Construction in Parsons.
He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Parsons, and in earlier years, served as Vice-President and drill team co-captain of the Parsons Riding Club. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed four-wheeling in Colorado, exploring trails, hunting, boating, camping and skiing. He also coached Little League wrestling in Altamont during the early 80's. Allen cherished spending time with his family and friends.
He and Belinda Ann Bates were married April 7, 1979, at the First Baptist Church in Edna, Kansas. She survives of the home.
ADDITIONAL SURVIVORS: One Daughter – Brittnie Stevenson and her husband, Jake Olathe, KS Parents – Everett and Marilyn Barragar Golden City, MO Three Brothers – Bruce Barragar Parsons, KS Craig Barragar Mound Valley, KS Brice Barragar Manhattan, KS One Sister – Kay Walker Parsons, KS Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Parsons. Private committal services will be held in Pitkin, Colorado, by the family at a future date. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.
Memorials are suggested to the American Brain Tumor Association or Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.
Allen E. Barragar
Allen E. Barragar, 48, a lifelong resident of rural Parsons, passed away at 6:05 a.m., Sunday, January 11, 2009, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, following a courageous battle, of 15 months, with glioblastoma stage IV brain cancer.
He was born February 7, 1960, in Parsons, Kansas, to Everett Eugene and Marilyn Joan (Wheelen) Barragar. He grew up in the Parsons area and attended schools at Lincoln Elementary, Parsons Jr. High, and was a 1978 graduate of Labette County High School in Altamont.
Following high school graduation, Allen was in business with his father and brother in B&B Construction. He then worked for Hamilton Trenching, in Parsons, before beginning his 16 year career as superintendent at Interstate Electrical Construction in Parsons.
He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Parsons, and in earlier years, served as Vice-President and drill team co-captain of the Parsons Riding Club. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed four-wheeling in Colorado, exploring trails, hunting, boating, camping and skiing. He also coached Little League wrestling in Altamont during the early 80's. Allen cherished spending time with his family and friends.
He and Belinda Ann Bates were married April 7, 1979, at the First Baptist Church in Edna, Kansas. She survives of the home.
ADDITIONAL SURVIVORS: One Daughter – Brittnie Stevenson and her husband, Jake Olathe, KS Parents – Everett and Marilyn Barragar Golden City, MO Three Brothers – Bruce Barragar Parsons, KS Craig Barragar Mound Valley, KS Brice Barragar Manhattan, KS One Sister – Kay Walker Parsons, KS Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Parsons. Private committal services will be held in Pitkin, Colorado, by the family at a future date. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.
Memorials are suggested to the American Brain Tumor Association or Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.
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