Edward Fredrick Barnes, age 79, of Evanston, passed away on Monday, July 1. He was born on May 1, 1945, in Evanston, to Anor and Delphia Barnes.
Ed graduated from high school in 1963. He worked as a meat cutter for most of his life. He retired in 2010.
Throughout his life he enjoyed the outdoors, such as the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park. He treasured seeing the bears in the wild and viewing the natural hot springs and geysers.
He was fascinated with trains, particularly Big Boy. He even had a few model sets that he’d place around the Christmas tree. A true passion was celebrating the various holidays through decorations and seasonal treats, such as his infamous million-dollar fudge. His flag was always flying high for each patriotic holiday.
He married Anita Faddis on June 25, 1969. They were sealed in the Manti, Utah, temple on March 3, 2012, for time and all eternity. Together they had five children, that produced 16 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and two more great-grandchildren on the way.
Ed was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He particularly loved the grandchildren, as he always enjoyed the younger generations.
Ed is survived by his wife, Anita; son, Travis Barnes and spouse Donita; grandchildren, Jacob, Lane, Cole, Ethan, Sean and Katherine; son, Shorty (Justin) Barnes; grandchild, Tyrel; great-grandchild, Oakley; daughter, Tonya Dennis and spouse David; grandchildren, Anissa, Alyssa, and Chaz; great-grandchildren, Davie, Lennox and Emryn; son, Jarred Barnes and spouse Krista; grandchildren, Thane, Joe and Sierra; daughter, Julie Hand and spouse Phillip; grandchildren, Calvin, Emmett and Oliver.
He was preceded in death by his father, Anor Barnes; mother, Delphia Barnes; brother, Stephen Barnes; and sister, Theda Rose Cole.
A viewing will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 251 Elm St., Evanston, on Friday, July 5, from 6-8 p.m. A second viewing will be held Saturday, July 6, at 9:30 a.m., followed by services at 11 a.m.
Interment will be at the Evanston Cemetery.
