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Obituary for BARTON


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday June 03, 2012

LEE EDGAR Age 89, a resident of Tijeras, New Mexico since 1993, died Thursday May 31, 2012 at home in Tijeras. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Berniece of Tijeras, his daughter, Linda Edwards of Tijeras, his son, Alan Barton and his wife Kathy of Omaha, Nebraska, his granddaughter, Tara Freeman and her husband Kevin Freeman of Kinder, Louisiana, his sister Ruth Lebecki of Kalamazoo, Michigan; he is also leaves behind many loving sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews and close friends. He was a long-time bowling fanatic, avid hunter, fisherman and sports fan. After serving in the U.S. Army in WWII, he joined his father in the building industry in California eventually becoming a licensed building contractor. During his career, he built many custom homes, schools as well as a shopping mall in Breckenridge, Colorado. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 5 at French - Lomas at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Canyon Crossroads Animal Hospital Angel Fund, PO Box 1450, Tijeras, NM 87059 or the donor's charity of choice. Please visit the online guestbook for Lee at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500


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