May 6, 2007

I sure do miss you Mom. I am glad to know you have peace that so eluded you in life. I hear you, but still the loss is profound.

Debbie (UT)

April 30, 2007

Sorry for your loss Barnes family. I worked for State Farm for a few years and I worked with her very closely and got to know her quite well. All though she and I never met in person we talked all of the time, and it just wasnt about insurance it was about life and the love she had for her kids. She was a really nice lady with a kind heart and I was sad to hear that she passed.

Kami Milne American Family Insurance (Draper, UT)

April 19, 2007

Mom,
I am trying to keep on going.But it is difficult.I'm not sure that I can do it.I don't wear boots.And I really don't like cowboys.Cowgirls are cool though.I am trying to hook up summer semester,but my financial aid is out.And now that I have to find a home for Dogg,Tex,and Squack I just don't know if I can do it.I am trying to find a way.Trying hard.I really miss you and there isn't a day that I don't cry thinking about how I should of done things different.Too late for that now.All I can do is trust in the lord.And I don't trust ANYBODY.I guess I better learn too quickly.
I Love You,I miss you
David

david Barnes ( West Valley , UT )

April 17, 2007

I worked with Joyce at Alpine Access on the ASAP program. I am very sorry to hear of her passing and we will all miss her funny remarks and comments in our chat room. I never met her personally, but I could tell she was a great person and had a great love for her family as she spoke of you all often. May God bless you all during this time and bring you all the comfort and peace you need as you have truly lost something that can never be replaced---just remembered.

Julie Ratliff ( Glendale , AZ )

April 17, 2007

I dont know why they didnt print yesterdays, i said i wouldnt sign this in public again, but i just couldnt help it. i see things, or hear them and want to tell you about it so bad, all those times we sat at your little table talking, i am so lonely for you. without you and monique i dont know what i will do. i cry all of the time. all of the time and i cant stop, it just comes from no where. who will i talk to now? god i miss you so much. i know you would tell me, "my mother said you have to just pull yourself up by the boot straps and go on!" but what happens when those boot straps are broken? what happens when you realize the only thing you had that mean anything to you is gone. i know i have to go on, and i will, and i will find a way to hold my family a little tighter and tell them all the stories you told me. i dont see you old and sick, sad, i see that young girl, that nerdy young girl, jumping up onto the back of her horse, the older lady laughing about how offensive some people would take that picture of you making a drink, god you were annoying and the greatest all at the same time. i can only pray one person in this world will love me, miss me, as much as i miss you. i will always hold you close. you were more then my mother, you were my best friend. i love you.

Patricia Clark (West Valley, UT)
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April 15, 2007

I worked with Joyce at Alpine Access. I always enjoyed her comments on chat and her sense of humor. She always spoke dearly of her children and grandchildren. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Take care.

Margie Thilmont ( Fort Collins , CO )

April 15, 2007

Mom,
I love you so much. I still need you, so I will keep you with me always in my heart. I hope, wherever you are, that it's all you hoped it would be.

Richard Barnes (West Valley, UT)
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April 15, 2007

Dear Joyce
You will never know how much you meant to me and my family. You were one of the greatest people I had ever known. Thank you for all the love and wisdom that you passed on to me I will never forget you you were a huge part of my life and it was a honor to get to know and my pleasure to help you through the last two years of your life I'm sorry I couldn't do do more for your pain and suffering. And all of the stress you went through in your life. I tried to make it as easy on you as possible. You will never be far from my thoughts and don't worry, I will take care of your son and grandchildren. I will always love you, forever. Be at peace my dear kindred spirit, you have earned your rest. You were more than just a mother-in-law, you were a dear friend and I will always cherish the many gifts and compliments you graced me with.
All my love Lisa

Lisa Barnes (West Valley, UT)
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April 14, 2007

Mom,

I miss you so tonight. I hope you were able to be a part of your service and that you are okay with the small service we held in yor honour. It was also nice to have dinner out with family afterwards. I worry about David, and Richard of course. I know this is bound to help them grow. I am confused if your with Dad, Larry or whom over there. Non the less, I hope your spending time taking it easy and enjoying your grandson Holden. I miss you though, and I love you.

Debbie

April 14, 2007

Joyce: I know our lives took different paths. But I did think of you often, as I know you did me. You are in a much better place. Sue (niece)

Susan Johnston ( West Valley City , UT )

April 14, 2007

I dont really know what to say..Im Joyce Barnes Granddaughter.. She was my grandma and i loved her very much but i know she is happier now that she doesnt suffer and im gonna miss her very much but she would have wanted it this way.

Krystal Clark (Salt lake, UT)

April 14, 2007

my dearest mother,
there was not a day that went by that we did not speak. not a week that went by that we didnt go out to breakfast and/or lunch at least 3 or 4 times. the last ten years you have been so much more my friend then my mother. but i never let go of the site of who you were and how much you meant to me. i loved you for who you were and not ever did i worry about who you werent. a life time of change and hard work, of taking for granted what we wouldnt be able to even understand. what changes you saw through the years, but one thing never changed in all of that time, your love for your family and your desire for us to all be together. I was proud of you as my mother, and more proud to be considered your friend. Our visits and our phone calls will be missed dearly, leaving an empty hole that no one will ever be able to fill. I am happy your passing was as peaceful as it was, i only wish i could have been by your side. no more fear for you, no more worry. you have reached your just rewards and i for one will celebrate the life of a women well loved, of a friendship that can never be replaced. i rejoice in what was and in the knowledge of seeing you again. say hi to all and give monique a good talkng to, until we meet again, i hold you dear.

Patricia Clark (West Valley, UT)
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April 14, 2007

there comes upon a time a woman has many children and cares for them all. not only her own but those who come upon her, Be grateful you met her and talked to her for you were blessed as those who spoke to her as they were blessed. God is with her now and she smiles upon all of you.

Ralph Elnes (W, UT)

April 14, 2007

Mom,

I love you and I miss you terribly. I want to be unselfish but I also want to keep you close.

I hope that on your journey you can find some kindness and joy. I hope that you will have love and respect. I pray that you will know peace.

My thanks for your parenting. My thanks for your sacrifices. My apologies for taking even one minute for granted.

It means a great deal to me that we were able to have the last couple of years as close as we did. I will be forever grateful for that time. You will be forever remembered in my heart.

Theresa Elnes (West Valley City, UT)
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April 13, 2007

Mom,

I can't believe that your gone. What am I going to do without you? Did you know you would soon be leaving? Is that why you said you wanted to call and leave a voice mail message saying you loved me? I miss you so much, even though I know it is selfish of me to wish you back, I do. I had no idea you would be an organ donor, and I am so proud of you for that request, but I feel just sick about what you went through before and after death. Mom were you afraid? Was your Mom and Holden there? Maybe Larry or Dad? I do not know what to expect for me, but for you I pray your resting now. I too believe that the heart goes on. It will forever live in the love you gave. I just miss you so. I just wish I could talk to you at least once more. I am so sorry for any time I let you down. I know there were times you were so disappointed in me. I hope that as I have aged, and been better equipped to show my respect, that you realized I loved you all along. I miss you so and I know I always will. Debbie

April 12, 2007

Oh MOM,
I am so sorry that I wasn't a better son.I am so sorry that I caused you so much heartache and pain.
I tried to make it up too you,but it was impossible to do.
But I hope and pray that you know that I love you and I always will. I hope that you know that I already miss you,and that somehow,someway I can't help but keep looking for you downstairs.I don't know how I am going to survive without you in my life.But I promise to try.No matter what.
You and I haven't always seen eye to eye or got along very well.But I have never ever,ever loved anyone,anywhere like I have loved you.And continue to love you.I will always wish that we could of got along better. But we are/were to much alike.I have always been a momma's boy.
I will do the best that I can with TEX. And as you asked,I will always be the best brother that I can to RICHARD.
I miss you MOM.
Goodbye.
David Joe Barnes

David Barnes (West Valley, UT)
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April 11, 2007

To Joyces family, Your mother was one of our dearest friends, Over the last 15 years she has brought so much joy and happiness to our lives. She was always there for us. We will cherish our memories. She loved her children in her own special way. We will truely miss her weekly phone calls and chatting with her on the computer. There will be an empty space in our lives.
Love Always Tracy and Marvin

Marvin & Tracy Hawkins (Draper, UT)
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April 11, 2007

Joyce was a friendly and thoughtful person. She was a hard worker, and had strong feelings about how things should be. She always spoke so highly of all in her family and how much they meant to her. She was so proud of each one, and was so thankful her family was always close by and attentive. Joyce did much for her community and those around her, she made her mark in this world. She deserves peace now, I was glad to have known her.

Nancy Blackmon ( Littleton , CO)
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April 11, 2007

Joyce was an awesome person. I met her while working the Office Depot Program for Alpine Access and have continued to chat with her online. We shared tales of laughter and tales of woe. I will miss her greatly. My sympathies to her family for their great loss.

Johnette Hoschouer (Thornton, CO)
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April 11, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. Did not know Joyce personally, we worked together at Alpine Access. She did so love her children and grandbabies! Spoke of all of you often in the chat room. May happy memories bring you comfort in time. Hugs and prayers - Lily Cosse'

Lily Cosse ( Cypress , TX )

April 11, 2007

Joyce will be missed. I loved her dry sense of humor and her insites about life. Joyce never held back on how she felt or what needed to be said. She was a faithful friend who deserves much rest after this last painful year. Love to all her family.

Bill Backus (Waddell, AZ)
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April 11, 2007

Joyce, I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your friendship thru the years I had with you. I enjoyed working with you at Alpine Access, you were the only fellow employee I actually met in person. We had a great connection from the start. I know you are in a peaceful place, with your family and friends. You are at peace with life now. I love you, Joyce.

Debbie Merritt (Magna, UT)
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April 11, 2007

Sharon (Sisneros) Mattison. I will miss Joyce. She was a good friend and she did sacrifice alot over the years. Hope you kids are all doing well.

Sharon Mattison ( Salt Lake City , UT )

April 11, 2007

Mom,
How do you possibly say goodbye to one who has been your rock for 44 years. I already miss you so. I want to pick up the phone to see if you’re resting, or if there is anything you need. I want so bad to send you a copy of your obit, and your program to see if you approve. I know how sick you have been, and how much pain you have suffered through, and I knew I would not have you forever, but this still came as an utterly shocking experience and I was not yet ready to say goodbye. None of us are. We are all struggling with our loss. To think that in your life time, which has never been easy, that you have had 6 kids, raised them basically alone, and never faltered in your love or your ability to be there for them. The debt I owed you was never repaid, how could it have been? I think you know I love you, but I do not think you know of the depth of my love and respect for you. Had I been able to take away the years of heartache or struggles, I would have. Now there is no more pain. I have hoped you’re in some spa type setting being pampered, no pain, and back to when you were most beautiful, and in good shape, and I hope you are enjoying the peace and serenity that heaven must provide. I am ecstatic that you are again with the women you loved the most, your own mom, and that Holden and all the others you have loved are providing you with so much love and peace. Enjoy Mom, you have earned it. We will somehow find a way to cope. I know also, we will still be a family, bonded by one most valuable of things, a mother’s love. Mom I miss you. I love you completely. I am not going to say goodbye, rather I will see you again, and I can't wait for that reunion. In the meantime, if you could send me a few dimes so I know you made it and are okay. I love you Mom.

Debbie Cameron-Brown ( Salt Lake City , UT)
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