Memorial
Brenton Lysaght Barnett, 74, of Fairfax, died Friday, May 26, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11:30 am Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Stonebridge Church, 1829 Stoney Point Road SW, Cedar Rapids, with visitation beginning at 9:30 am. Private Family Inurnment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Brenton was born July 25, 1942, the son of Glenn and Grace (Lysaght) Barnett, in Cherokee, IA., on October 1, 1966 he was married to Linda K. Fugate in Cedar Rapids. Brenton worked as a machinist for Goss Graphics in Cedar Rapids for thirty-seven years. He had many hobbies including, racing, restoring cars, and collecting guns. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, a Hunting Instructor for the Izaak Walton League. Brenton was an avid hunter and marksmen. He also worked as a hospice volunteer at St. Luke’s Hospital. Brenton had a strong faith and was a whole-hearted follower of Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He participated in the Men’s Bible Study at Stonebridge Church and was also a children’s assistant for the Men’s Bible Study Fellowship International.
Survivors include his wife, Linda K. Barnett; two daughters, Brenda Lynn (Dean) Sturgeon, Brook Lea (Quinn) Goodson; ten grandchildren, Jade, Kristi, Breanna, Bryce, Quinn Jr., Mariah, Sierra, Dalton, Quintin, Leilah; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Katherine (Raymond) Davidson, and Glenna Lynn Green.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Lynn Barkley.
Memorials may be directed to Stonebridge Church or St. Luke’s Hospice of Cedar Rapids in memory of Brenton.