Carolee Gordon Barrus Warr, our loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018, in Tooele, Utah, after a courageous six-year battle against cancer.
Carolee was born in Tooele, Utah, on June 1, 1943, to Bert Verian Barrus and Elaine Cassity Gordon Barrus. She married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Barry L. Warr, on April 2, 1960. Together they had six children: Barry Lyman Warr, Kevin Warr, Tammie (Warr) Beaumont, Robin (Warr) Starks, Jodie (Warr) Beamer, and Bret Warr.
Carolee and Barry enjoyed running their family farm together. She loved hunting, fishing, camping, animals, bowling, gardening, and riding horses. Carolee and Barry were members of the Grantsville Trail Dusters Riding Club for several years and had many good times on trail rides, Dutch oven cookouts, and competing in various events. Carolee enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and supporting them in their activities. She loved spending time with family, especially during the holidays.
Carolee is survived by her husband of 58 years, Barry; children, Kevin, Tammie, Robin (Shane), Jodie, and Bret; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Elaine Barrus; siblings, Myra Barrus, Colleen Brunson, and Gordy Barrus; and son, Barry Lyman Warr.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 20, 2018, at the Grantsville Stake Center, 115 E. Cherry Street at 11 a.m. Viewing will be from 9:30 – 11 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will follow at the Tooele City Cemetery.