Barney Kengla |
| Posted 2016-09-25 by Sharla |
| The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 09/23/2016 Barney Herman Kengla February 16, 1927 - September 9, 2016 The only son and youngest of five children, Barney Herman Kengla was born Feb. 16, 1927 in Tucson to Herman and Joaquina Kengla. He was the cherished husband of the late Jana (Reusser) Kengla, loving father of Polly Grimm (Richard), Ted Kengla (Donna) and Christopher (Sandi), proud grandfather of Tiffany, Kevin, Natalie, Jeremy, Chris, Barney and Katie; and 13 great-grandchildren. He is survived by two of his sisters, Dorothy Fitzpatrick and Edith Swann. Barney graduated from Tucson High School and then enlisted in the Navy during WWII. He attended the University of Arizona on the GI Bill where he received a degree in plant pathology. During his final year of college he married his high school sweetheart, Jana, Aug. 2, 1949. Daughter, Polly, was born in 1951 shortly before Barney was drafted into the army (Korean Conflict). While serving in Korea he became a decorated war hero, earning a Silver Star for valor/gallantry in action, one of the highest military honors. Son, Ted, was born in 1953 and Christopher in 1955. Prior to the Korean Conflict, Barney started Kengland Nursery with his father; he returned to run that business for the next 25 years. In 1976, Barney and son, Chris, started a nursery in the White Mountains of Arizona. After eight years, he passed the full reins to Chris and retired. For the last 30 years, Barney taught his grandchildren the fine art of cat fishing, became an accomplished jeweler, and an energetic square dancer. He brightened every room with his smile and “can do” attitude. At age 89, on his way to pick up his best friend and square dancing partner, Dovie, he passed away on September 9, 2016. His life was celebrated in a memorial service in the White Mountains. He will be interred with full military honors at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at East Lawn Palms Mortuary, 5801 East Grant Road in Tucson. Barney was a man of faith, character, and integrity. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low handled arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book, visit website www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com. See Also: Find A Grave |
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