Richard L. Barger, 78, of Boise died November 25, 2010 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Cloverdale Funeral Home.
Published in Idaho Statesman on November 28, 2010
Richard L. Barger "Dick", passed away in his sleep at his Boise home on Thursday, November 25, 2010 after a courageous battle with throat cancer and heart disease. Dick was born January 25, 1932 in Long Pine, Nebraska, the son of the former Bertha Swisher and Learner Barger. Following his parents' divorce in 1935, Dick was raised by his mother and her second husband, Joe Arehart, in Norfolk, Nebraska. Dick's ambition surfaced at an early age. In high school, Dick lettered for three years in both football and basketball. He graduated early from Norfolk High School and moved immediately to Idaho to work for his father, Learner, who owned a service station and auto salvage yard on Garrity Blvd. in Nampa, Idaho. In 1952, Dick joined the Army and served during the Korean War. Upon his return to Nampa, he rejoined his father's business. In 1957, Dick and Jack Mattson purchased the company and named it Barger-Mattson Auto Salvage. Over the next several years, Dick and Jack grew the company to include seven yards from Twin Falls to Payette. In 1957, Dick married Sharon C. Lovejoy. They had two children, Russell and Stacy. Dick and Sharon were married for 29 years until her death in 1986. Dick remarried in 1991 to Debbie Perry. Deb and Dick divorced after several years but maintained a friendship that grew stronger each day. Mark and Kevin, Dick's grandsons accurately described Dick's life when they said, "Grandpa really left a mark!" Anyone who knew Dick Barger and tried to keep up with him recognizes the truth in this statement. Dick did everything with a passion. Dick built a business, ran rivers, played golf, fished, hunted, sponsored softball teams and always had a passion for flying. Dick enjoyed going to Palm Desert in the winter. He spent many wonderful sun filled days on the golf course and always enjoyed entertaining family and friends who came to visit. In his younger years, Dick owned a small plane and got his pilot's license. Dick described flying as "hours of boredom interrupted by moments of terror!" After crash landing, he gave up flying but never stopped looking up when a plane flew overhead. In his later life, traveling the world was one of his favorite pastimes. One day he entered his office and announced he was going to Paris only because he wanted to fly on the Concord. He still had that desire to soar. Dick was a special friend to people in need. The charities he supported and the individuals he helped are too numerous to count. Always giving and expecting nothing in return was Dick's style. Hence, his nickname, "Dicky-Do-Rite". Dick is survived and remembered by his brothers, Melvin (Lori) Barger of Toledo, Ohio; and Bill Barger of Wickenburg, Arizona; sister-in-law, Connie Barger of Boise, Idaho; son, Russell Barger of Boise, Idaho; daughter, Stacy Salvi (Ed); grandsons, Mark and Kevin Salvi all of Eagle, Idaho; best friend and companion, Debbie Barger of Boise, Idaho; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather Joe; his wife, Sharon; and sister, Alyce.
Dick was a very private person and requested there be no service. He wanted to be remembered as he was in the best of times.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to the Women's and Children Alliance, Attn: Susan Kelley, 720 W. Washington Street, Boise, ID 83702.
To share memories with the family please visit Dick's memorial webpage online at www.cloverdalefuneralhome.com.
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Published in Idaho Statesman on December 5, 2010
Published in Idaho Statesman on November 28, 2010
Richard L. Barger "Dick", passed away in his sleep at his Boise home on Thursday, November 25, 2010 after a courageous battle with throat cancer and heart disease. Dick was born January 25, 1932 in Long Pine, Nebraska, the son of the former Bertha Swisher and Learner Barger. Following his parents' divorce in 1935, Dick was raised by his mother and her second husband, Joe Arehart, in Norfolk, Nebraska. Dick's ambition surfaced at an early age. In high school, Dick lettered for three years in both football and basketball. He graduated early from Norfolk High School and moved immediately to Idaho to work for his father, Learner, who owned a service station and auto salvage yard on Garrity Blvd. in Nampa, Idaho. In 1952, Dick joined the Army and served during the Korean War. Upon his return to Nampa, he rejoined his father's business. In 1957, Dick and Jack Mattson purchased the company and named it Barger-Mattson Auto Salvage. Over the next several years, Dick and Jack grew the company to include seven yards from Twin Falls to Payette. In 1957, Dick married Sharon C. Lovejoy. They had two children, Russell and Stacy. Dick and Sharon were married for 29 years until her death in 1986. Dick remarried in 1991 to Debbie Perry. Deb and Dick divorced after several years but maintained a friendship that grew stronger each day. Mark and Kevin, Dick's grandsons accurately described Dick's life when they said, "Grandpa really left a mark!" Anyone who knew Dick Barger and tried to keep up with him recognizes the truth in this statement. Dick did everything with a passion. Dick built a business, ran rivers, played golf, fished, hunted, sponsored softball teams and always had a passion for flying. Dick enjoyed going to Palm Desert in the winter. He spent many wonderful sun filled days on the golf course and always enjoyed entertaining family and friends who came to visit. In his younger years, Dick owned a small plane and got his pilot's license. Dick described flying as "hours of boredom interrupted by moments of terror!" After crash landing, he gave up flying but never stopped looking up when a plane flew overhead. In his later life, traveling the world was one of his favorite pastimes. One day he entered his office and announced he was going to Paris only because he wanted to fly on the Concord. He still had that desire to soar. Dick was a special friend to people in need. The charities he supported and the individuals he helped are too numerous to count. Always giving and expecting nothing in return was Dick's style. Hence, his nickname, "Dicky-Do-Rite". Dick is survived and remembered by his brothers, Melvin (Lori) Barger of Toledo, Ohio; and Bill Barger of Wickenburg, Arizona; sister-in-law, Connie Barger of Boise, Idaho; son, Russell Barger of Boise, Idaho; daughter, Stacy Salvi (Ed); grandsons, Mark and Kevin Salvi all of Eagle, Idaho; best friend and companion, Debbie Barger of Boise, Idaho; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather Joe; his wife, Sharon; and sister, Alyce.
Dick was a very private person and requested there be no service. He wanted to be remembered as he was in the best of times.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to the Women's and Children Alliance, Attn: Susan Kelley, 720 W. Washington Street, Boise, ID 83702.
To share memories with the family please visit Dick's memorial webpage online at www.cloverdalefuneralhome.com.
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Published in Idaho Statesman on December 5, 2010
Richard L. Barger, 78, of Boise died November 25, 2010 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Cloverdale Funeral Home.
Published in Idaho Statesman on November 28, 2010
Richard L. Barger "Dick", passed away in his sleep at his Boise home on Thursday, November 25, 2010 after a courageous battle with throat cancer and heart disease. Dick was born January 25, 1932 in Long Pine, Nebraska, the son of the former Bertha Swisher and Learner Barger. Following his parents' divorce in 1935, Dick was raised by his mother and her second husband, Joe Arehart, in Norfolk, Nebraska. Dick's ambition surfaced at an early age. In high school, Dick lettered for three years in both football and basketball. He graduated early from Norfolk High School and moved immediately to Idaho to work for his father, Learner, who owned a service station and auto salvage yard on Garrity Blvd. in Nampa, Idaho. In 1952, Dick joined the Army and served during the Korean War. Upon his return to Nampa, he rejoined his father's business. In 1957, Dick and Jack Mattson purchased the company and named it Barger-Mattson Auto Salvage. Over the next several years, Dick and Jack grew the company to include seven yards from Twin Falls to Payette. In 1957, Dick married Sharon C. Lovejoy. They had two children, Russell and Stacy. Dick and Sharon were married for 29 years until her death in 1986. Dick remarried in 1991 to Debbie Perry. Deb and Dick divorced after several years but maintained a friendship that grew stronger each day. Mark and Kevin, Dick's grandsons accurately described Dick's life when they said, "Grandpa really left a mark!" Anyone who knew Dick Barger and tried to keep up with him recognizes the truth in this statement. Dick did everything with a passion. Dick built a business, ran rivers, played golf, fished, hunted, sponsored softball teams and always had a passion for flying. Dick enjoyed going to Palm Desert in the winter. He spent many wonderful sun filled days on the golf course and always enjoyed entertaining family and friends who came to visit. In his younger years, Dick owned a small plane and got his pilot's license. Dick described flying as "hours of boredom interrupted by moments of terror!" After crash landing, he gave up flying but never stopped looking up when a plane flew overhead. In his later life, traveling the world was one of his favorite pastimes. One day he entered his office and announced he was going to Paris only because he wanted to fly on the Concord. He still had that desire to soar. Dick was a special friend to people in need. The charities he supported and the individuals he helped are too numerous to count. Always giving and expecting nothing in return was Dick's style. Hence, his nickname, "Dicky-Do-Rite". Dick is survived and remembered by his brothers, Melvin (Lori) Barger of Toledo, Ohio; and Bill Barger of Wickenburg, Arizona; sister-in-law, Connie Barger of Boise, Idaho; son, Russell Barger of Boise, Idaho; daughter, Stacy Salvi (Ed); grandsons, Mark and Kevin Salvi all of Eagle, Idaho; best friend and companion, Debbie Barger of Boise, Idaho; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather Joe; his wife, Sharon; and sister, Alyce.
Dick was a very private person and requested there be no service. He wanted to be remembered as he was in the best of times.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to the Women's and Children Alliance, Attn: Susan Kelley, 720 W. Washington Street, Boise, ID 83702.
To share memories with the family please visit Dick's memorial webpage online at www.cloverdalefuneralhome.com.
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Published in Idaho Statesman on December 5, 2010
Published in Idaho Statesman on November 28, 2010
Richard L. Barger "Dick", passed away in his sleep at his Boise home on Thursday, November 25, 2010 after a courageous battle with throat cancer and heart disease. Dick was born January 25, 1932 in Long Pine, Nebraska, the son of the former Bertha Swisher and Learner Barger. Following his parents' divorce in 1935, Dick was raised by his mother and her second husband, Joe Arehart, in Norfolk, Nebraska. Dick's ambition surfaced at an early age. In high school, Dick lettered for three years in both football and basketball. He graduated early from Norfolk High School and moved immediately to Idaho to work for his father, Learner, who owned a service station and auto salvage yard on Garrity Blvd. in Nampa, Idaho. In 1952, Dick joined the Army and served during the Korean War. Upon his return to Nampa, he rejoined his father's business. In 1957, Dick and Jack Mattson purchased the company and named it Barger-Mattson Auto Salvage. Over the next several years, Dick and Jack grew the company to include seven yards from Twin Falls to Payette. In 1957, Dick married Sharon C. Lovejoy. They had two children, Russell and Stacy. Dick and Sharon were married for 29 years until her death in 1986. Dick remarried in 1991 to Debbie Perry. Deb and Dick divorced after several years but maintained a friendship that grew stronger each day. Mark and Kevin, Dick's grandsons accurately described Dick's life when they said, "Grandpa really left a mark!" Anyone who knew Dick Barger and tried to keep up with him recognizes the truth in this statement. Dick did everything with a passion. Dick built a business, ran rivers, played golf, fished, hunted, sponsored softball teams and always had a passion for flying. Dick enjoyed going to Palm Desert in the winter. He spent many wonderful sun filled days on the golf course and always enjoyed entertaining family and friends who came to visit. In his younger years, Dick owned a small plane and got his pilot's license. Dick described flying as "hours of boredom interrupted by moments of terror!" After crash landing, he gave up flying but never stopped looking up when a plane flew overhead. In his later life, traveling the world was one of his favorite pastimes. One day he entered his office and announced he was going to Paris only because he wanted to fly on the Concord. He still had that desire to soar. Dick was a special friend to people in need. The charities he supported and the individuals he helped are too numerous to count. Always giving and expecting nothing in return was Dick's style. Hence, his nickname, "Dicky-Do-Rite". Dick is survived and remembered by his brothers, Melvin (Lori) Barger of Toledo, Ohio; and Bill Barger of Wickenburg, Arizona; sister-in-law, Connie Barger of Boise, Idaho; son, Russell Barger of Boise, Idaho; daughter, Stacy Salvi (Ed); grandsons, Mark and Kevin Salvi all of Eagle, Idaho; best friend and companion, Debbie Barger of Boise, Idaho; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather Joe; his wife, Sharon; and sister, Alyce.
Dick was a very private person and requested there be no service. He wanted to be remembered as he was in the best of times.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to the Women's and Children Alliance, Attn: Susan Kelley, 720 W. Washington Street, Boise, ID 83702.
To share memories with the family please visit Dick's memorial webpage online at www.cloverdalefuneralhome.com.
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Published in Idaho Statesman on December 5, 2010
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