Stephen “Barney” Barnes, age 75 of Zeeland passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023.
He is survived by his children and grandchildren: Joshua and Stacy Barnes (Dillon Barnes), Ben Barnes (Chelsea and Andrew Funckes, Kaila Barnes, and Tarrah Barnes); his significant other Cindy Amatangelo; his siblings: Doug Barnes, and Tracy and Bruce Zylstra; and his sister-in-law Nancy and Paul Blauwkamp.
Barney was preceded in death by his wife Beverly in 2013.
Barney served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Holland Board of Public Works where he was a lead electrical lineman. In his retirement he taught the apprenticeship program at Great Lakes Energy.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 pm Monday, November 13, 2023, at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State Stret, Zeeland. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association. www.yntemafh.com
RIP Barney. Thanks for all the laughs and memories. You will be missed.
Jimmy Mac