George David Barrett

George David Barrett passed away on July 24, 2024. He was born April 4,1938, to David H. and Johanna Marie (Andersen) Barrett in American Falls Idaho. George grew up on the Barrett Homestead in the Lake Channel Area and graduated from American Falls High School in 1957. George joined the military after high school and served as a medic for several years. After his stint in the Army, he met Judith L. Fisher and they were married August 13, 1964. Together they built a life they loved where they raised their family. George worked various agricultural jobs throughout his life, he was the sexton of the Falls View Cemetery and then retired from 20 plus years at Snake River Cattle Company. George loved to fish and hunt, being outdoors, feeling the sunshine was therapeutic for him. He never shied away from hard work and was always willing to lend a hand. He loved to laugh and was forever the jokester.

George was preceded in death by his wife Judith, his parents Dick and Marie Barrett, his sisters Elsie (Herb) Schritter Jarvis, Lois (Frank) Gobel, and Mary (Mac) McConnell and his brother Ralph (Susan) Barrett. George is survived by his sister-in-law Susan Barrett, his sons Andrew (Tina) Barrett and Matthew (Suzette) Barrett, his daughters Rita Collins and Rhonda (Joseph) Byers, 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

A viewing will be held at Davis Rose Mortuary in American Falls, ID on Friday August 2, 2024, at 10 a.m. with life sketch reading at 10:45 a.m. Immediately following the viewing will be a short interment at the Falls View Cemetery. 

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