Carolynn Barnes

CAROLYNN BARNES Click here to view Carolynn's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Carolynn Lowe Barnes, 58, of Island Park, peacefully passed away at the home of her sister on January 9, 2010, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Carolynn was born December 18, 1951, to Leon and Bonnie Lowe. She grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Bonneville High School. She met and married William “Jess” Larson. They soon moved to Groton, Connecticut where Jess was stationed with the u.s. Navy. They had two beautiful children, Angella Jean and William Kenneth Larson Jr. They were later divorced. She moved back to Idaho Falls from Connecticut and moved to Island Park, where she met and married Boyd Barnes on October 1, 1991. Carolynn’s family was the most important thing to her. She was everyone’s best friend and devoted all of her time and energy taking care of loved ones. She especially loved being a grandmother to her six grandchildren; Zachary (11), Caitlyn (10), Alexandra (9), Braxton (7), Taylor (14) and Kaydence (7) and tried to spend as much time as possible with them. Carolynn had many hobbies and interests. She enjoyed snowmobiling, photography, sewing, crocheting, boating, and especially enjoyed fishing with her husband on Henry’s Lake. She and Boyd also loved taking care of their five cats after many years of being “dog people.” Carolynn is survived by her husband of 19 years, Boyd C. Barnes, Island Park; Daughter, Angella Jean (Justin) Neibaur, of Idaho Falls; Son, William Kenneth (Angela) Larson, Jr. of Idaho Falls; Step-son, Reese Barnes, Shelley; Step-daughter, Terri Lynn Jeffs, St. Anthony; Parents, Leon and Bonnie Lowe of Idaho Falls; Father-in-law, Ernest Barnes, Idaho Falls; Sister, Susan Lowe of Idaho Falls; Sister, Debra (Chuck) Fourman of Idaho Falls; Brother, Darryl (Jolynn) Lowe of Idaho Falls; Brother, Randy (Bonnie) Lowe of Idaho Falls; Many nieces and nephews, cousins and aunts and uncles and grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clifford Clements, Maurine Clements Wilkie, Loveda Butte Lowe and Daniel Wesley Lowe. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 15, 2010, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m., both at Wood East Side. Burial will be in the Lincoln Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the local office of the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, P.O. Box 190, Blackfoot, ID 83221. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online : Connie Carter cb66carter@ida.net Island Park Village remembers Carolynn so fondly. What a neat lady. She hired me in 2001 to work with her at Island Park Village Resort. I'm still there loving the job, most days. Carolynn will be missed by the whole Mountain .xoxxo Connie Tish Smith mtnprecision@hotmail.com Dear Boyd and family, I just want to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I loved Carolynn and feel lucky to have known her a called her friend. She was a wonderful person and I will miss seeing her smiling face. All my best to you. Tish Smith Janine Giles Cross janinegc@comcast.net Carolynn was the daughter of my parents best friends, Bonnie and Leon. I remember going to their home for dinner and games. Carolynn was always there. Helping her mom with the prep work and the clean up, while the rest of us played. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all Susan, Debbie, Darryl and Randy. Bonnie and Leon I love you all. Helen M Champion grandmac56@hotmail.com I am so sorry to hear about Carolynn. My love goes out to her family but especially to Boyd. She was a great lady. I know she loved each and every one of you. She enjoyed every minute with you Boyd. I will miss her. Lisa Ybarra Angie, Bill and family, Just want you to know your in my thoughts and prayers. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed. Take care. Connie (Giles) Fox confox@q.com Bonnie, Leon, Susan, Darrell, Debbie, Randy and the rest of Caroline's family: My heart is with you all at this time of loss. I have so many wonderful memories of Caroline since we were childhood friends. The first image I had, when told of her passing, was her laughing. I remember she loved my mother's dill pickles so much, spending the night sleeping outside in the summer, playing on the fire escape at the Lincoln school... She was so funny, full of energy (even the brace didn't slow her down much)and so caring. I love her as one of my dear friends and am so sorry she is gone from this earth. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Goodbye old and dear friend. Dale and Tracy Clark Dear Boyd and family, We are so sad to learn of the loss of your wife, Carolynn. We do wish we would have gotten to know her over the years, but time goes by so fast. It was so good to see you at Dad's funeral. If we are up your way, we will definitely stop in to see how you are doing. It sounds like Carolynn was very close to her family. Be strong for them; I am sure her kids and grandkids will miss her terribly, as will you. Take care of yourself. God bless. lots of love, Tracy and Dale Verline Gray I am saddened by the news of Carolynn's passing. I worked with Carolynn at CAL Ranch Stores and she was also a great friend. She was such a fun person and full of love and laughter. I know she will be greatly missed. I wish you all peace during this tough time.