Obituary for John Barrett
One-time bush resident on Peter’s Creek between Petersville and Trapper Creek, John Barrett died peacefully on December 12 in the care of his family and hospice. Born in West
Born in West Virginia and graduate of Kent-Meridian High School in Washington, John spent his time in both the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. During his life, he was a skilled carpenter, fisherman, hunter and trapper. He had an amazing memory, a head for math, and wry sense of humor as well as being very practical and pragmatic. To quote his grandchild, “he loved his family, fishing, and SpongeBob”.
He is survived by his three children—Diana, Ben and Adam—his grandchild Sebastian and three siblings—Joe, Chuck and Peggy—as well as numerous cousins. Anyone wishing to contact his children can e-mail them at PetersCreekJohn@Gmail.com.
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