Ray Barrett

Dad never liked long obituaries so I'll try and keep this short. Bud passed away in the early morning of June 29th using every last ounce of life in his 96 year old body. He remained sharp and shared his brilliant sense of humor through to the end. He was born on Sept 6th 1918 to Ray Theodore and Mae Giles Barrett. He married his childhood sweetheart Wilma Young on February 17th 1939 and spent the next 76 years together. Their life long relationship was an exceptional example for all us. They were never apart. At a young age dad played the clarinet and saxophone so well that he played in many bands. He was so small they couldn't find marching uniforms to fit him. He graduated from Provo High, and then went on to serve in the Air Force in WW ll. He tore his first engine apart at the age of six, his father told him to put it back together and he did, starting a lifelong love of engine mechanics. He taught auto mechanics at the Technical Collage and eventually opened Barrett's Garage in Provo where he worked his entire career. Dad lived life to the fullest. He was a pilot, a cowboy, a farmer and excelled in the training of horses and dogs. He was an expert in hunting, fishing and tracking. His cougar and bear stories fascinated everyone that knew him. He spent every weekend with his family at the cabin, raising generations of kids, teaching them patience, respect and love of the outdoors. After retirement Dad and Mom traveled for many years, fishing the oceans, living in Oregon, Canada, Arizona and travelling as far as New Zealand. Dad was larger than life, when he spoke everyone listened. You didn't want miss what was coming because you knew you were in for a belly laugh, a life lesson, wise words of encouragement, and always a story to fascinate you whether it was the first or the hundred and first time you heard it. He taught through example. His integrity, respect, and love of life is unmatched. He will be missed by everyone. Dad was proceeded in death by his siblings Tom Barrett, Margie Kirby, Maurine Frandsen, and Mary Lou Brown. He leaves behind his wife Wilma, daughter Bonnie (Jim) LeVitre, son Danny (Jane) Barrett, numerous grand children, great grandchildren, and great, great grand children. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Dad would not want you to mourn, he would want you to take a kid fishing.

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