TOM BARR, FUHS '58

Mike Johnson, Class rep for the class of '58, sent the following:
Tom Barr class of 58 passed away this week in Portland OR after a long bout with cancer.


Thomas Lennen Barr
Barr, Thomas Lennen, passed away November 13, 2008 after a 9-month battle with brain cancer. He was 68. Tom was born the oldest of three boys on October 28, 1940 to Gertrude "Lou" and Terence Barr in Huntington Park, CA. He graduated from Fullerton Union High School in 1958 and married Janice Dickson in 1961. They had three children, Mike, Julie and Laurie. Tom spent 42 years of his life working as an electrician. He was a proud member of the IBEW Local 441. Tom married Judy Winters in 1983, and later they had a daughter, Jennifer. Upon his retirement, Tom, Judy and Jennifer moved to Grants Pass, OR in 1988. In his younger days, Tom enjoyed boating, waterskiing, scuba diving, and causing trouble. He was a member of the Pick Ups Limited Truck Club, T-Timer Car Club and loved working with cars. As he got older, Tom loved fishing with his best friend, Grover, working in the garden and spending time with his family and grandkids. He also enjoyed camping and traveling; most recently he was able to fulfill a life-long goal of visiting Spain. He was also a "Beaver Believer" and supporter of Oregon State University. Tom is survived by his wife of 25 years, Judy; his son, Mike; daughters, Laurie and Jennifer; and his 5 grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers, John and Bill Barr, and his ex-wife, Janice Boals. He was preceded in death by his eldest daughter, Julie Gess, who lost her battle with brain cancer in 2001. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 at 11:00 am at Jesuit High School's Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances to the National Brain Tumor Society.
Published in the Orange County Register on 11/19/2008
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