Usarmy Colonel John H. La Barrie's Obituary
Col. John Heron La Barrie, USArmy, Ret., 81, of Mansfield, was received into the hands of God, February 13, 2012 while in a Mansfield hospital.
Inurnment will be held at 1:15pm Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery with full military honors at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
American Cancer Society
or the
Veterans Memorial.
John was born August 2, 1930 in Detroit ,Michigan to Fredrick and Sybil La Barrie. Â He was a retired Colonel with the United States Army, dedicating over 31 years of loyal service. After his military career, John joined Sprint where he worked 12 years. Â He loved playing racquetball, reading, traveling and spending time with his family. John will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Survivors: wife of 58 years Gwendolyn E. La Barrie; daughters, Sharon J. La Barrie and Susan La Barrie, Lisa R. La Barrie; Â granddaughter, Scioscia Flowers;Â brother, Franklin D. La Barrie;Â sisters, Gloria Berry, Barbara David, Betty Thrasher, Marion Orse and Helen La Barrie.
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