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William Barnhart Obituary


WILLIAM CLIFTON BARNHART
August 8, 1926 ~ November 18, 2014
" You could always catch Bill with a wonderful smile,
a listening ear, and a story to tell."

William Clifton Barnhart, affectionately known as Barney, passed away in his home on Nov. 18, 2014. He was born on Aug. 8, 1926 in Portland, OR, but spent his early years on the family farm in La Center, WA.
During the Korean War, his military duty was spent in San Francisco at the Letterman Army Hospital.
Bill returned home to Woodland, WA where he and Norma raised their five children. He later returned to the family farm for the remainder of his life.
Bill's survivors include three sons, Keith Barnhart of Seattle, WA, Larry Barnhart of Woodland, WA and Eddie Barnhart of La Center, WA; two daughters, Carol Crowe of Wauwatosa, WI and Karen Cassidy of Park City, UT; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A reception will be held on Fri., Nov. 28, 2014 from 2-4p.m. at the Quay Restaurant in Vancouver, WA.
The family suggests donations in lieu of flowers on behalf of Bill Barnhart to the La Center Museum.
Arrangements entrusted to Vancouver Funeral Chapel.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Nov. 23, 2014.
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Very sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of your dad and will forever cherish them.

James Ellis

December 1, 2014

Sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Our prayers are with you Eddie

Robert Broenneke

November 29, 2014

You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. Psalm 119:76

November 25, 2014

We will miss Bill. Good friend and neighbor for many years. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Dixie and Steve Fuller, Woodland, WA

November 25, 2014

so sorry for your dads death my thoughts and prayers with your family don murphy. woodland,wa

November 24, 2014

So sorry Karen. Never met your Dad but I know that he will be missed by his beautiful daughter Love Garret and Craig

garret Negri

November 24, 2014

Bill will forever in my thoughts as he has been a great guy to hang around,And could always bring me up when i was down,who also has a wonderful familly. I will miss you old buddy each n everry day...Eric

Eric Anderson

November 23, 2014

I loved his stories about the history of La Center. With sympathy, Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy

November 23, 2014

Our thoughts and love go out to all the Barnhart children and their families. John and Lisa Little

November 22, 2014

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rusty & Patty Jo Applen

November 19, 2014

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