Andrew Barrie

ANDREW BARRIE IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Andrew R. Barrie, 96, passed away November 30, 2007, at his home. He joins his wife, Elva, who passed away exactly five years ago, also on November 30th. He grew up and lived his entire life in the Ucon, Idaho area. Andrew was born January 24, 1911, in a log home on the family farm to Arch Barrie and Esther Ritchie Barrie. On August 1, 1933, he married Elva Nielsen in Nampa, Idaho. He was a successful farmer who loved his farm and took great pride in its operation. He received numerous awards including both the Coors Farmer of the Year and the Idaho Potato Grower of the Year Awards. Additionally, he was Chairman of the Ucon Cemetery Board for over 25 years He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed a great variety of interests including restoring and collecting antique farming equipment. He was an avid reader and was a world and local history buff. He loved music and played the piano, organ, guitar, and accordion. He especially loved his family and treasured his friends. Survivors include: Daughter: Betty (Ivan) Huntsman, Shelley, ID Daughter: Barbara (Jerry) Rounds, Rigby, ID Daughter: Jeanette Foster, Ucon, ID Daughter: Mary Lou (Philip) Dupes, Leawood, KS Daughter: Veda (Robert) Barrie-Weatherbee, Salt Lake City, UT Daughter: Vada (J. Steve) Molen, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Jodi B. (Glayson) Pickett, Shelley, ID Daughter-in-law: Shirley G. Barrie, Ucon, ID Sister: Mary (Francis) Sievers, Pocatello, ID 28 Grandchildren, 65 Great Grandchildren, 8 Great Great Grandchildren, and 10 step Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elva; a son, Robert Wayne Barrie; a brother, James R. Barrie; son-in-law Vernon D. Foster; two granddaughters, Susan Barrie and Harriet Renae Foster; and one great grandchild, Hillary Renae Bingham. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at the Milo LDS 1st Ward, 12127 North 75th East, with Bishop Vernon Piquet officiating. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 6:30-8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon, and Wednesday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Ucon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. ----------------------------------------- Condolences received online: D.J. Baisch Andrew, you are a good friend. Last year I was divorced, had a cancer operation, and moved away. May you rest in peace, my friend -- love always, your friend, D. J. Baisch Larry & Susan Hansen happyhelper@cableone.net We just wanted you to know that we are keeping you in our prayers. Know you are being thought of during this difficult time and let us know if there is anything that we could do to help you through this. Our Love, Larry & Susan Hansen Joe & Lisa L_Marie03@hotmail.com We love our grandpa and we'll miss him so much! But we're grateful for the time we had spent with him and his great love and example he showed to everyone. I'll always remember him playing the organ for all of us and his accordian! He has the best smile you ever saw! He's always so snazzy! We love you grandpa! Rodger and Carol Jensen We were saddened to read about your sweet dad. He was a great man and a fun man. Please know we care... Rodger serves at BYU-Idaho and was up in Rexburg and I recently had eye surgery and still have a hard time seeing well at night, so I was unable to make it to the viewing. Our thoughts of sympathy and love are with all of you at this tender time...May Heavenly Father comfort you all and give you all and give you a peace within.