Brent Dellis Barber

Brent was born July 4, 1939, to Dellis and Isabell Barber. He attended school in Rexburg, and graduated from Madison High School. During his school days he excelled in softball, football and boxing. He married his high school sweetheart Sharon H. Mortensen on March 14, 1958 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. To this union were born 4 beautiful children, Buck, Todd, Melanie and Madeline. They made their home in Idaho Falls where he joined the National Guard Army. They were later divorced after 20 years of marriage, and have always remained friends. He worked for H&K, Peterson's Furniture, and White Star Laundry. In 1972 he began his 25 year career as a Fire Fighter, lieutenant/driver for the City of Idaho Falls. He retired his firefighting career in 1997. After retiring, he spent his days in the woods and on the fishing banks enjoying life. Brent was a member of the LDS church, ordained as an Elder and held various callings.
He was an avid outdoors man. His passions were fishing, hunting and archery. He always shot the biggest game and caught the biggest fish. He won many awards in archery shoots. He enjoyed his birds, which he fed and cared for daily at his home. Brent's pride and joy was his family. He loved spending time with them. He enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren how to hunt and fish and respect the great outdoors. Survivors include, Brent Buck (Heidi) Barber, Todd (Cindy) Barber, Melanie Barber and Madeline (Parrish) Worrell; sister Maralyn (Donn) Larsen; ex-wife Sharon Summers; 13 Grandchildren and 19 Great-Grandchildren; and friend Karen Eisenbis.
Preceded in death by his parents Dellis and Isabell Barber. Brent was a dedicated Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend, he will be sorely missed and loved by all. The family would like to thank Hands of Hope Hospice for their kind and loving care of Brent. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. A viewing will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, and Wednesday from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. at Buck- Miller-Hann Funeral Home, 825 E 17th Street in Idaho Falls. Burial will be held at the Annis Little Butte Cemetery.Brent Dellis Barber, 74, of Plano, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

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When: Tuesday, July 8th, 2014
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When: Wednesday, July 9th, 2014
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