Thomas Theodore Barr
May 16, 1968 - May 31, 2014
Obituary
MCFARLAND-Thomas T. Barr, age 46, of McFarland, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014, after a long battle with depression. Tom was born May 16, 1968, in Cudahy, Wisc. and moved to McFarland shortly after. He graduated from McFarland High School, and then from Northland College with high honors, with a degree in environmental studies. Tom took a job at the Timpanogos Cave National Monument in Utah. Next he took a job at the west entrance of the Yellowstone National Park and built a beautiful log home on the continental divide in Island Park, Idaho. Later Tom transferred to the U.S. Forest Service as an information specialist at Hegben Lake Ranger Station in West Yellowstone, Mont. Tom’s hobbies included photography, long distance skiing, and racing marathons. He moved back to McFarland in December of 2013 following his mother’s death and took a job at Full Compass Systems in Middleton. He is survived by his father, Steve Barr; his brother, Michael Barr; his sister-in-law, Kika Barr; his nephews, Brian, and Brian’s wife Melanie, and Marcus Barr; and his niece, Debora Barr. He is preceded in death by his mother, Teddi Barr; and his grandparents, Laura and Walter Barr and Virginia Forcum. Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy. 51, Stoughton, at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2014, with the Rev. James Koza presiding. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2014. Memorials may be made in Tom’s name to NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) of Dane County, 2059 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704, or to the Dane County Humane Society, 5132 Voges Rd, Madison, WI 53718. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
Events
Visitation
Sun Jun 8, 2014 @ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Stoughton • 1358 Hwy 51, P.O. Box 96, Stoughton, WI 53589
Service
Sun Jun 8, 2014 @ 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Stoughton • 1358 Hwy 51, P.O. Box 96, Stoughton, WI 53589
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Sally Gray
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Love you, Tom. Always and ever. Peace and happiness. Adventures and love. And happy trails....bet it is beautiful, with gorgeous mountains and friendly bears! And always a lake. We'll all be taking care of each other till we meet again. Miss you.
RL
Regina Lee
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I'm so very sorry, and saddened to hear about Tom. He was fun to play with in the summers, along with Mike, usually at his house. I'm sure my mother will tell you about Tom "spying" on me....just ask her.
Regina (Swingen) Lee
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Kay and Wally Coombs
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Steve and family,
We were so very sorry to hear that your son, Tom, passed away recently. We can identify with your sorrow at losing a son. We can feel your pain and send our sincere condolences.
Kay and Wally Coombs
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Mike Smith
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Steve + Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Christine + I send our condolences.
Mike + Christine Smith
Waunakee
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Leon Lawrenz
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Steve, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Although I did not know him personally, he sounded like a wonderful person filled with love for the natural world about him. You have my deepest sympathy.
JS
Jan Stoddard
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Tom was part of our West Yellowstone family at the West Yellowstone Visitor Center. He always had a kind word and warm smile for everyone. He was generous in his support of our Kids'N'Snow Program for families. I remember Tom heading out on a cold, snowy Saturday afternoon with a family with four, young excited kids who probably would not be able to snowshoe for more than a block. But, he took the time to help them, and patiently offer up his knowledge about winter and the woods. The family came back beaming with smiles and the kids chattering about what they had learned. They were so appreciate afterward and said it was the highlight of their winter vacation. Tom contributed so much here in West Yellowstone in ways that may never be recognized. We will all miss him. Jan Stoddard