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Delmar Otis Barton

Birth	:	25 Nov 1922 Salem, Henry County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	9 Feb 2016 Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Salem East Cemetery, Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8569000, -91.6120500
Description	:	Delmar Barton, 93, of Salem, IA, passed away, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at the Henry County Health Center. Born November 25, 1922 in Salem, IA, Delmar Otis was the son of Rex A. “Tom” and Birdie M. (McDowell) Barton. He was a graduate of Salem High School Class of 1941. On July 28, 1946, he married Marguerite Morrison in Salem, IA. Delmar served his country in the United States Army Air Corp during WWII. He had trained as a tail gunner on a B29 in the 873rd Bombardment Squadron. This squadron would have been involved in the second bombing of Tokyo had... Read More	Delmar Barton, 93, of Salem, IA, passed away, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at the Henry County Health Center. Born November 25, 1922 in Salem, IA, Delmar Otis was the son of Rex A. “Tom” and Birdie M. (McDowell) Barton. He was a graduate of Salem High School Class of 1941. On July 28, 1946, he married Marguerite Morrison in Salem, IA. Delmar served his country in the United States Army Air Corp during WWII. He had trained as a tail gunner on a B29 in the 873rd Bombardment Squadron. This squadron would have been involved in the second bombing of Tokyo had their plane not crashed on it last training flight near Kearney, NE on September 24, 1944. Delmar received an Army Commendation for his actions after the crash, while he himself had received serious injury. A lifelong resident of Salem, Delmar worked as a mechanic and tool and die fabricator at Metromail for 25 years. He retired from this position in 1990. Active in his community, Delmar served one term as mayor of Salem. He was a member of Salem Congregational Church and Simkin-Pidgeon American Legion Post #94. Favorite hobbies included fishing, trapping and hunting. He collected arrowheads and enjoyed counted cross stitching. Delmar had a large iris garden at his home, and he won numerous awards for his irises. Preceding him in death were his parents.

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Where is Delmar Otis Barton's memorial?
Delmar Otis Barton's memorial is located at: Salem East Cemetery, Salem, Henry County, USA.
When did Delmar Otis Barton death?
Delmar Otis Barton death on 9 Feb 2016 in Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.8569000
Longitude: -91.6120500

Family Members:

Parent

Rex A “Tom” Barton

(1901 - 1991)

Birdie M McDowell Barton

(1903 - 1991)

Spouse

Marguerite Morrison Barton

(1926 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Salem East Cemetery
Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8569000, -91.6120500

2. Salem South Cemetery
Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8470001, -91.6210022

3. McDowell Cemetery
Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8959330, -91.5894990

4. Cedar Creek Cemetery
Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8983002, -91.6307983

5. East Grove Cemetery
Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8329050, -91.5468410

6. Hunting Cemetery
Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8632250, -91.5386870

7. Pickard Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8959330, -91.5578480

8. Carnahan Pioneer Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8860500, -91.5366880

9. Faulkner Cemetery
Oakland Mills, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9207000, -91.5966000

10. Saint Johns Cemetery
Houghton, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7855000, -91.6010000

11. Oakland Mills Cemetery
Oakland Mills, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9340000, -91.6183000

12. Short Family Burials
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9352500, -91.6019800

13. Hillsboro Cemetery
Hillsboro, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8310400, -91.7145000

14. Boyleston Cemetery
Lowell, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8390250, -91.5051910

15. Greenwood Cemetery
Lowell, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8605640, -91.5004920

16. Old Pilot Grove Cemetery
Pilot Grove, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7935670, -91.5382150

17. Abraham Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9082830, -91.5149970

18. Bayles Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7990600, -91.7025700

19. Hicks Cemetery
Lowell, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8210840, -91.5004920

20. Pleasant Point Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9448000, -91.6545000

21. Barton Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9480000, -91.5800000

22. Abbe Cemetery
Lowell, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8611480, -91.4830680

23. Beery Family Cemetery
New London, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8755570, -91.4801070

24. Lambirth Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9230995, -91.7149963