Joseph A. Barnes

Joseph A. Barnes, 62, of La Grande, died March 22 at his home. No services are planned at this time.

Joe was born Feb. 1, 1948, to Joseph D. and Julia E. (Kennedy) Barnes in Ontario. He was a 1966 graduate of St. Francis High School in Eugene.

He served in the U.S. Air Force doing two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a journeyman construction lineman by trade, and a 38-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 659.

Chasing the "big job" was his life, crossword puzzles and reading were his hobbies. But above all, family meant the most to him.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gloria (Fertig) Barnes of La Grande; an uncle and aunt; brothers, Dan, Mike, Tim, John and James; sisters, Judy, Fran, Pat and Maureen, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Cathy and Mary.

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