Merlin E Barney Obituary (1940

Merlin E. Barney passed away on February 4, 2016 at his home in Provo, Utah. He was born on June 19, 1940 to Alma and Merline Barney in Provo, Utah. He graduated from Provo High School. He was employed at Tooele Army Depot and Geneva Steel. He married Gail Thomas on October 14, 1961 in Provo, Utah. He is survived by his loving, dedicated wife Gail; daughters, Elizabeth Hamilton (Matt) of Orem, UT and Lisa Fischer (Jim) of Provo, UT; 6 grandchildren, Morgan Garcia (Alan), Jordan Fischer (Sara), Erica Hamilton, Weston Hamilton (Jessica), Sarah Hamilton and Emily Hamilton; sisters, Jolene VanAusdal (Richard) and Marcia "Sissy" McAffee. Preceded in death by his son, Justin William; parents; brother, Eugene (Bud) Barney and sister, Geraldine Thompson. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 8, 2016 in the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, 185 East Center Street. Friends may call at the mortuary from 1-2:00 p.m. prior to services. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.bergmortuary.com.