Obituary for Alvin James Barrett
Alvin James Barrett, age 93, of Baldwin City, KS, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at his residence. He was born on March 5, 1916 in Lincoln, KS, the son of Celia Breir and James Barrett. He grew up in Lincoln, KS and graduated from High School in 1933. He was a farmer, sold real estate and was a Trustee for Palmyra Township, retiring five years ago. He married Lou Brand on October 2, 1998 in Baldwin City, she survives of the home.
Survivors include his wife, Lou, of Baldwin City; son, James Barrett and his wife Marilyn of Wellsville; daughters Carol Lauber and her husband John of Topeka, KS and Linda Barrett of California; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, sister, Betty Blakely and his first wife, Edith.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the Gardner Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:30-7:30 on Friday, March 5, 2010 at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, Baldwin City, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Christ on High St, Baldwin City or the Women’s Transition Center of Lawrence, KS and sent in care of Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, PO Box 64, Baldwin City, KS 66006.
