Niles John Barshinger
December 18, 1948 - March 23, 2009
Obituary
Niles John Barshinger, age 60 died peacefully at his home on Monday, March 23, 2009. Niles was born in Dekalb, IL in 1948. He graduated from Northern Illinois University and spent over 17years as a Recruiter for the Air Force Reserve. Niles is survived by his wife of 36 years, Lois; father-in-law, John Moller; sisters, Dian Davey, Debbie Barshinger; brothers, Ron, Gary, Jay and wife Cindy Barshinger; niece, Anna Barshinger and Andrea Davey; nephew, Kyle Barshinger; uncle, Gordon Ness; aunt and uncle, Glennie and Ken Barshinger, and aunt, Florence Barshinger. Committal and military honors will be held on Friday, April 3, 2009 at 11:00 am at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA 206 242-1787. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday at 1:00 pm at Calvary Lutheran Church, 2415 S. 320th, Federal Way, WA.
I am an old friend of Niles from 40 years ago. I ran into his brother today at Dekalb Walmart and told him to tell Niles Hello for me only to hear of his death. I am so very sorry and send condolences to the family. He was a great guy and a good friend. We had many happy times together and I will never forget him. So sorry.
Louis,
may god keep you in his grace and give you peace. We will all feel the lost of Niles.If you need anything give us a call.
Kim and Dave
Niles was my first supervisor in my recruiting career, he became a close friend to me as our careers went forward and when we both retired we stayed in touch from time to time. I love you always my friend and will miss you until we meet again. God Bless you also Lois you definately found a soul mate with Niles.
Dear Barshinger Family,
I am a friend of Dian’s. I wish to send my thoughts,prayers, and sympathy to you at this time. May Nile’s love and memories be with you always.
Sincerely,
Maureen Ryan
Lois, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. I fondly think back to the Hill AFB Reserve Recruiting group and how much fun we had those few short years there. I can clearly picture you and Niles at the BarBQ grill cooking up the hamburgers and hot dogs. Thank you for being a part of all the fun we had! All the best to you, Love Sue
To Nile’s family and loved ones, you have my deepest sympathy at your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
While we can’t be there in person, know our hearts are with you at this difficult time. Niles was a wonderful friend and husband and will be missed deeply.
From afar, we send you our deepest heartfelt sympathies for your loss. May the many memories comfort you and bring you peace knowing that he made a difference to the many people who were able to cross paths with him, and we feel saddened that our paths did not cross enough times.
My condolences to the Barshinger family… I knew Niles before I joined the recruiting family in 1986 when Niles and I were assigned to McChord AFB and then we spent many years in the Reserve recruiting family together.. Niles you will be missed Buddy. Bill Beasley
Lois,
I am so sorry for our loss of Niles.
He was a great husband, soldier and friend. He will be missed by many.
Your Friend,
Gary
To the Lois and the Barshinger Family:
I would like to extend my sincere condolences and prayers for all of you. Niles worked for me as a Security Supervisor in Seattle. During this period we became good friends and confidants. I was retired Army. We often needled one another fondly about our sister services. The one thing we had in common was the need to take care of the people who worked for us. Niles touched our hearts in so many ways with his even temperament and funny sayings. Niles was a really great person to be around. I can collectively speak for the people who worked with Niles. We were all better off knowing him because of the caliber of caring person he was to everyone. God Bless you Lois Barshinger for allowing us to share him with you. Niles will surely be missed by all. Your in God’s hands now Niles. God Bless you.
Jack
To Lois and the Barshinger Family:
I would like to extend my sincere condolences and prayers for all of you. Niles worked for me as a Security Supervisor in Seattle. During this period we became good friends and confidants. I was retired Army. We often needled one another fondly about our sister services. The one thing we had in common was the need to take care of the people who worked for us. Niles touched our hearts in so many ways with his even temperament and funny sayings. Niles was a really great person to be around. I can collectively speak for the people who worked with Niles. We were all better off knowing him because of the caliber of caring person he was to everyone. God Bless you Lois Barshinger for allowing us to share him with you. Niles will surely be missed by all. Your in God’s hands now Niles. God Bless all of you.
Jack
I was so sorry to hear of Niles’ passing. He was a security guard here at The Seattle Times and one of the nicest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. He was kind, helpful and always went out of his way to make everyone’s day brighter. I’m very sorry you have lost your loved one. May your memories of him help ease the pain. Sincerely…..
It’s always difficult to express meaningful words when something as profound as a friend passing is the issue. But we are all just mere mortals and meager words are all that most of us have. Those that were closest to Niles are the only ones that can truly feel the depth of his loss. But know this, ALL of us that knew him, are just a little bit richer for having known him.
Lois, I knew Niles form our recruiting days. Always a smile and easy to talk to. I am very sorry for you loss but know he is in a much better place. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family most especially during this time of sorrow.
Niles will always be remembered as one of “the good guys”…even for an Aerial Porter. As a Recruiter, he was one of the best!!! Even tempered and smooth, the only time you could tell he was in distress was when his face would turn red from the pain of biting his tongue. Fond memories Niles…we will miss you greatly. The world was a better place with you, but heaven is even better now that you’re there!!!
Niles, an all-around great guy.
Hi Lois,
My Name is Michael A. Boutte, Sr. I had the privilege to call Niles my friend. I worked with him at The Seattle Times. He tough me to honestly care about helping people. His love for doing a good job showed me how to be a better supervisor and to go the extra mile. He did not ask anyone to do anything that he would not do himself. I will never forget his bright smile, jolly laugh, and upbeat personality in even the most difficult situations. One of his favorite sayings in situations where he could not divulge confidential information was “My attorney has advised me to take the Fifth on that question and then drink it.” That would crack me up and help to diffuse tense situations. Though I will miss him a lot. I rest in knowing I will see him again when I have the honor to be called home by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Thank You for sharing him with me. I am bless to call him my friend.
Michael A. Boutte, Sr.
I have been so blest to know Niles and Lois, for these past several years of my life. Niles could always make any situation seem not so bad and could turn it into a possitive. I hope I am lucky enough to see him agin some day.
Peace and love
Cathi
Karin and I, both former Air Force Reserve Recruiters express our prayful thoughts in this time of sorrow. I had met Niles a number of times before my retirement. May God Bless you and your family.
CMSgt ret and SMSgt ret Dave and Karin Winward
Please accept out deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. To lose ones we love bring pain but through their memory we know they live forever and bring comfort to us. Niles fought the good fight; he was strong and leaves us with that hope. Our Lord is with you always to give comfort and peace. God Bless You All. Love and in prayer, Phyllis and Joe and family
To the family of Niles– I am a friend of Dian’s and just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss– many prayers will have been said and God will hear everyone of them and take good care of Niles– he no longer has to suffer– Niles is at peace now– cathy
Great fella and good student while at Kishwaukee Junior College, I got to know and hang out with both Lois and Niles even attended their wedding . We had a few parties and some good times before they moved away . Love DAVID
As our brother in Reserve recruiting, I offer my prayers and sincere sorry for your loss. Niles will be in our minds and hearts, forever.
Lou Cihak, CMSgt, USAF Retired
We have had many fond memories of Niles throughout our many reunions and growing up. I will always remember him as a quiet, content-with-life, and always cheerful cousin. This must be so difficult for you after so many years together. We will be praying for you always. You will always be a part of our family.
Dear Lois, Wow – I can’t believe I am writing this – just too soon. We have so many wonderful memories to keep us going until we are all together again. Niles will be waiting for us – painfree once again and ready to meet someplace for the weekend! He will be missed but never forgotten! God Bless You!
Dian
Niles will always be in my prayers, am so sorry for your loss… thinking of you. Randy
We are all very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Many miles apart may you find strength in knowing you are in our thoughts and prayers daily.
Love,
Cousin Peg and Chet
After 36 years of marriage I know that it is so hard to not have him with you in the way that you want and need. All of now have a “special” ANGEL on our shoulders and he will ALWAYS be with us to help us thru the hard times. He is now pain free and in peace!! I will always be here for you. See you in a few days!! LOVE YOU!! Andrea and the kids send their love and prayers also.
Niles was a GREAT BROTHER and he will be greatly missed but I will hang on tight to my many memories!