Robert Barber

Robert O. Barber

1946 - 2012

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Robert O. Barber passed away May 30, 2012.  He was born September 26, 1946 in Salt Lake City to Orlando F. and Clara Spadafora Barber.  He married MaryAnn Devereux June 22, 1974 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ogden, UT.  Robert was a dedicated teacher and retired from Kennedy Jr. High after 36 years.  He traveled the world, cherished National Parks and enjoyed taking photos everywhere he went.  He loved his Italian heritage and had a very charismatic and friendly personality, always willing to help others.  He was truly a "bargain hunter" and relished a good deal.  Survived by his wife of 38 years, MaryAnn; children, Theresa (Christopher) Stineman, Robert Patrick (Yufang), and Jeffrey (Esther); and grandchildren, Amelia, Max, and 2 on the way.  Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Darlene and Gloria; and brother, Michael.

The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to a special friend and colleague of Robert's for the organ donation that extended his life.

Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2840 S. 9000 W., where friends and family may call Sunday 6-7:30 p.m. and Monday 10-10:45 a.m., and where a Prayer Service will be held Sunday 7:30 p.m.  Online condolences: www.peelfuneralhome.com