Jesse Howard Barnett; a fisherman, an author, an outdoorsman, a hunter, a cribbage player, a family man, but how he would like to be remembered – a man who walked with God.
He was born, Sunday, August 24, 1924, in Lawrence City, Indiana. At the age of 16 he worked in the CC Camps. At age 17, in January of 1942, he joined the Navy. Decked out in his Navy uniform, he met Eva in Seattle, WA, and proposed to her 2 days later. They were married December 8th, 1942.
He distinguished himself in the Navy, serving 12.5 years in the submarine service and fighting in two wars. He later settled in Fall City, WA, with his family where he built his home and resided until 1990. After retiring from his job as a Puget Power line foreman, he took up residence in Centralia, WA, where he was a member of Mount View Baptist church.
Jesse walked into the presence of God, Sunday, September 2, 2007, after losing a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He leaves behind a heritage of faith to his wife, Eva, of 64 ½ years, 5 children, 16 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 2 sisters and 1 brother.
A Shelter service is scheduled for 1:00 PM, September 10, 2007 at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington
We invite you all to a gathering to be held after the Memorial Service at the home of Larry Barnett:
24533 SE 133rd
Issaquah, WA 98027
In lieu of flowers please make donations to:
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
322 8th Ave., 7th Fl.
New York, NY 10001
