Dell Alden Barfuss, 91, entered into eternal rest on February 17, 2022, at a memory care facility in Bozeman, MT with his two sons by his side.
He was born January 26, 1931, in River Heights, Utah, son of Leo H. and Erma M. Barfuss. He was raised in Logan, Utah.
Dell was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps and served during the Korean War. He married Sue Ann Smellie on August 15, 1959 in Las Vegas, NV. They were sealed in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ Logan Utah Temple on July 25, 1995.
Dell spent his entire professional career working for Pepsi Cola in Ogden, UT, and Coca Cola in Missoula, MT. In 1978, he and Sue moved to Montana. Dell spent many days in the outdoors, hunting and fishing with family and friends. He later moved to White Sulphur Springs, where he thoroughly enjoyed working for the Catlin Ranch.
Survivors include his two sons, Nick (Stephanie) Barfuss, Missoula, MT and Kirk (Janie) Barfuss, White Sulphur Springs, MT, his two sisters, Beth Blanchard, Logan, UT and Beverley Burkhart, Claremore, OK, his granddaughter, Amber Sue, his four grandsons, Kevin, Logan, Morgan, and Jordan Barfuss, two great-granddaughters, Madison and Charlotte Tracy and one great-grandson, Marshall Barfuss.
Dell was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Ann, his mother, Erma, father, Leo, two brothers, Leo Barfuss Jr. and Paul Barfuss, and two sisters, Shirley Tarbet and Joyce Murray.
Dell has joined the “love of his life”, Sue Ann, at Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Missoula, MT.
Burial with military honors took place on Tuesday, February 22nd at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Missoula.
Service Schedule
Burial with Military Honors
Tuesday February 22, 2022
Sunset Memorial Garden
Missoula, Montana
Service Schedule
Burial with Military Honors
Tuesday February 22, 2022
Sunset Memorial Garden
Missoula, Montana
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Angie stewart says
Nick and kirk, I am so sorry to hear about uncle Dell. I have always thought so highly of him. He was such a kind, gentle man. My mom sure loved her older brother too! The thought of your dad and mom being reunited in heaven makes me smile ! Imagine what a wonderful reunion that was !!! I hope you are feeling peace at this time. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Love Angie Murray stewart.
Tom Hamilton says
Nick and Kirk, so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your families!
Paul Grimstad says
Thinking of you and your family, Kirk! Take care Paul
James Smellie-Scott says
Nick and Kirk, your Dad and Mother gave you great examples to follow. Now its up to you to carry on the Barfuss traditions. Thoughts and prayers for your happiness during your loss.
💕Uncle Jimmie and Bonnie
Andrea Fabian says
Kirk, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad.
Both he and your Mom were wonderful to me.
Prayers for you and your family,
Andrea