Gordon S. Barney

Gordon S. Barney, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Dec. 31, 2015, at age 85 in his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born on April 9, 1930, to Lewis Franklin Barney and Vilate Irene Riggs Barney in Hatch, Utah. He married Gail Pace on Sept. 14, 1956, in the Manti Temple and raised a family of three boys and one girl. Gordon obtained a bachelor degree in business education from Brigham Young University and a masters degree in educational psychology and administration from the University of Utah. He spent his working career as a teacher, counselor and as an administrator and principal for 32 years, of which 27 years were at Tooele High School. Gordon spent two years in the Army post-World War II with the Military Police Corps, serving with the Allied Occupation in Vienna, Austria. Gordon was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a mission to the North Central States Mission and served faithfully in many church callings, including many years in bishoprics and as a temple worker at the Mount Timpanogos Temple. Gordon is survived by his wife, Gail Pace Barney; three of his children, Kerry Gordon Barney (Cindy), LaRell S. Barney and Jill Barney Greenwood (Michael); seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three of his brothers, Layton Barney, LaMar Barney and Ferrill Barney. He is preceded in death by his son Galen A. Barney; two brothers, Vern Barney and Wayne Barney and his parents. The family would like to include a heartfelt thank you to the many individuals, doctors and hospice care who have given Gordon service and tender care. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at noon at the Northfield 4th Ward Building at 408 W. 1300 North, Pleasant Grove, Utah. Family and friends may call that morning from 10-11:30 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Interment in Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com