Bill Text: IL SR1253 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Harold Eugene "Fuzz" Barton.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-01-13 - Resolution Adopted [SR1253 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-SR1253-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Harold Eugene "Fuzz" Barton of Hartford,
who passed away on June 19, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Harold Barton was born to Tillman and Velma
(Neisler) Barton on April 22, 1937; he grew up in South Roxana;
he graduated from Roxana High School; he served in the U.S.
Army, and he was stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany; he married
Emma Fin in 1962, and she preceded him in death on March 1,
2014; they lived in their first home in Roxana and then moved
to Hartford in 1971; he met his companion Loretta O'Neal in
2014; and
WHEREAS, Harold Barton worked for his father at Barton
Lumber Company; he then worked with his brother at Barton
Construction; he finished his career in construction with his
son, Matt, at BERCO Construction prior to his retirement; over
the years, he built many homes, roads, bridges, and utility
infrastructures in the River Bend area; and
WHEREAS, Harold Barton was an avid water skier and was a
member of the Alton Water Ski Club throughout the 1960s; later
in life, he became an avid cyclist, and he rode in the MS 150
Ride with a team of family and friends to raise money for the

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Multiple Sclerosis Society; throughout his life, he enjoyed
spending summers on Sanibel Island, Florida with family, where
he learned the sport of shelling; alongside his wife, he made
many beautiful shell crafts, and they would attend flea markets
to sell them; he had many interests, including solving puzzles,
eating out, camping, and attending concerts; he loved being a
grandfather and spending time with his grandchildren; he was
known for his ability to make friends wherever he went, for his
ever present smile, and for being a great caregiver; he was an
extraordinary man whose generous and caring spirit was a
blessing to many; and
WHEREAS, Harold Barton was preceded in death by his parents
and his wife, Emma; and
WHEREAS, Harold Barton is survived by his daughter and
son-in-law, Stephanie and Terry Griffin; his son and
daughter-in-law, Matthew and Barbara Barton; his six
grandchildren, Taralei, Marissa and her husband David, Steven,
Ethan and his wife Adrianna, Tysen, and Cayden; his companion,
Loretta O'Neal; his three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Lela
Ellis, Marilyn and Jimmy Gebert, Marcia and David Feldman; his
brother and sister-in-law, Don and Vera Barton; his many nieces
and nephews; and countless other extended family and friends;
therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Harold Eugene "Fuzz" Barton and extend our sincere condolences
to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Harold Barton as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.