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Theron Foy “Pud” Barnett

Birth	:	22 Sep 1923 Redfield, Dallas County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	29 Jun 2019 Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	West Linn Cemetery, Linden, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6577988, -94.2489014
Description	:	Obituary for Theron "Pud" Foy Barnett Usually the tallest man in the room, Theron Foy “Pud” Barnett was known for his master carpentry skills, strong work ethic, and fondness for potatoes. He was quick with a smile and his kind, playful personality made him a favorite with children. He was 95 years old when he passed away, surrounded by family, on June 29, 2019, at the Guthrie County Hospital. Born September 22, 1923, in a farmhouse near Redfield, Iowa, Pud was the son of Leslie and Grace Barnett. Growing up in the Great Depression, he remembered sleeping outside on hot... Read More	Obituary for Theron "Pud" Foy Barnett Usually the tallest man in the room, Theron Foy “Pud” Barnett was known for his master carpentry skills, strong work ethic, and fondness for potatoes. He was quick with a smile and his kind, playful personality made him a favorite with children. He was 95 years old when he passed away, surrounded by family, on June 29, 2019, at the Guthrie County Hospital. Born September 22, 1923, in a farmhouse near Redfield, Iowa, Pud was the son of Leslie and Grace Barnett. Growing up in the Great Depression, he remembered sleeping outside on hot summer nights, watching his dad sing and play trombone at barn dances, and throwing rotten eggs at train engines with big brothers Melvin and Gay. Pud graduated from high school May of 1943 and quickly enlisted in the U.S. Navy. His high scores in advanced hydraulics at basic training earned him a spot on the Gunnery Gang aboard the flagship USS Rocky Mount. Pud, who could not swim, paid a friend to take his swimming test. He reasoned, “It wouldn’t matter if I could swim if it was 200 miles to shore.” During World War II, the Rocky Mount was in 9 amphibious invasions in the South Pacific. Pud and his shipmates saw 22 months of nonstop combat duty. Although the target of bombs, torpedoes and kamikaze attacks, “The Rock” came through unscathed. Pud told many stories about his Navy experience, including the unappetizing powdered eggs, crowded bunks, and memorable Shanghai shore leaves. After the war, Pud returned home and met the love of his life—a dark-haired new schoolteacher named Vanita “Maxine” Drake. Pud and Maxine eloped on Christmas Eve and had 66 happy years together. Early on they traveled the South, where construction jobs were more plentiful. Daughter Kathryn Sue Barnett was born in South Carolina and daughter Sherie Grace Barnett in Florida. The family returned to Iowa for the girls’ education. Pud borrowed $3,000 from the bank to build a sturdy, snug home in Linden, where he lived for the rest of his life. He ran a successful carpentry business with longtime friend and partner Bud. He was active in the Lions Club and helped with town events, like lighting fireworks on the Fourth of July. He and Maxine enjoyed a long retirement together—babysitting grandkids, fishing, and reconnecting with old Navy buddies. Pud particularly enjoyed visiting with “ornery cusses” like him and was grateful for their company after Maxine’s death in 2015. Pud Barnett was a great man and lived a remarkable life. We’ll remember him every time we go fishing, skip rocks on the river, hear a Johnny Cash song, or eat a slice of raw potato with a little salt. He is survived by his baby sister Glenna Crannel (Ray) of Adel, Iowa; 2 daughters: Katy Wirt (Kevin) of Panora, Iowa, and Sherie Barnett (Steve Foritano) of Des Moines, Iowa; 6 grandchildren: Heidi Luett (Steve) of Granger, Iowa, Keesia Wirt (Shawn Hanson) of Nevada, Iowa, Troy Wirt (Keri) of Jamaica, Iowa, Bandy Wirt (Kindi) of Guthrie Center, Iowa, Jenny Foritano (Sergio Buchanan) of Des Moines, Iowa, and Luke Foritano of Des Moines, Iowa; and 14 adoring great-grandchildren: Kael, Mazian, Theron, Hudson, Bourne, Irelyn, Imersyn, Maddox, Violet, Knox, Abel, Jeniya, Rowan, and Amila. A private family service will be held this summer.

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Where is Theron Foy “Pud” Barnett's memorial?
Theron Foy “Pud” Barnett's memorial is located at: West Linn Cemetery, Linden, Dallas County, USA.
When did Theron Foy “Pud” Barnett death?
Theron Foy “Pud” Barnett death on 29 Jun 2019 in Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Theron Foy “Pud” Barnett's memorial?
Latitude: 41.6577988
Longitude: -94.2489014

Family Members:

Parent

Leslie W Barnett

(1889 - 1972)

Grace A Foy Barnett

(1896 - 1980)

Spouse

Venita Maxine Drake Barnett

(1927 - 2015)

Siblings

Gaylord Glenn Barnett

(1922 - 2016)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. West Linn Cemetery
Linden, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6577988, -94.2489014

2. Harper Cemetery
Redfield, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6138992, -94.2011032

3. East Linn Cemetery
Redfield, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6081009, -94.1994019

4. East Greenwood Cemetery
Panora, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6869011, -94.3375015

5. Morrisburg Cemetery
Dale, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5983009, -94.3193970

6. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Linden, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7455711, -94.2515335

7. Wiscotta Cemetery
Redfield, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5833015, -94.1774979

8. Spillers Cemetery
Redfield, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5660019, -94.2289963

9. West Cemetery
Panora, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6925011, -94.3780975

10. Brethren Cemetery
Panora, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7170050, -94.3674620

11. Panther Creek Church Of The Brethren Cemetery
Panther, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6803818, -94.1082611

12. Panther Creek Cemetery
Adel, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5957985, -94.0982971

13. Glendon Cemetery
Glendon, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5985240, -94.4018810

14. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Union Township, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5564003, -94.1369019

15. Bear Creek Cemetery
Dexter, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5379982, -94.1650009

16. Yale Cemetery
Yale, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7690000, -94.3585000

17. Monteith Cemetery
Monteith, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6307850, -94.4348130

18. Oak Grove Cemetery
Stuart, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5148600, -94.3122730

19. Dexter Cemetery
Dexter, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5043983, -94.2339020

20. Garoutte Cemetery
Dallas Center, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6918983, -94.0477982

21. Resurrection Cemetery
Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6870003, -94.4550018

22. Rodenbaugh-Van Fossen Cemetery
Adel, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6105995, -94.0468979

23. Longmire Cemetery
Adams Township, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5595780, -94.0731940

24. County Home Cemetery
Adel, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6616544, -94.0274537