Obituary
James “Jim” Barney
James “Jim” Edward Barney, 53, of Onalaska, Wis. passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in Hatfield, Wis. He was born in Milwaukee, Wis. on April 25, 1963 to Donald and Nancy (Patterson) Barney. Jim graduated from Onalaska High School, class of 1981, then went on to join the Army in 1982. During his service he was a member of the US Army Ski Team in which he found much enjoyment and success. He was honorably discharged in 1986 and returned to Onalaska. Jim was a talented Carpenter and took great pride in his work. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and outdoorsman. He spent much of his life hunting, camping, canoeing, and capturing the beauty of wildlife and nature through photography. He cherished the time he spent with his family and friends, and never took this time for granted. Jim is survived by his father and stepmother Donald and Theresa Barney; two children Mackenzie Barney and Jake (Julie) Barney; four grandchildren Aizalyn, Maddalyn, TJ, and Carter; six siblings Jeff Barney, Kathy Barney, John Barney, Don (Heidi) Barney, Jason (Jill) Barney, Jenny (Chad) Kime; many nieces and nephews; his significant other Laurie Lyons, and their husky Meeko. He was preceded in death by his mother Nancy. The Barney family would like to thank the Hatfield, WI community for their support of Jim over the years.
A celebration of life will be held from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm on Saturday August 27th at Coulee Region Cremation Group, 133 Mason St. Onalaska.
Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.
To view Jim’s memorial video please visit the link below.
https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/FPRS5JDKCZDZSYT6
Jim and I helped each other through our divorces. We were roommates in Minnesota, living on the river. I have many fond memories of the good times we had on the railroad bridge and ice-skating the back waters. Jim was such a free spirit, much like myself. If he thought we should have a party; We had a party; hot tub on the deck and the best party supplies money could buy at the time! Jim loved life and “living it”. I was deeply saddened when I heard of his passing. We ended up living 10 miles apart over 20 years after our time together, I just ran into him a couple months ago; Glad I did. My heart goes out to all of his friends,(he had many), and his family. My prayers are with you. He will be truly missed. Nancy I
Sending heartfelt condolences. I have happy memories of Jim when he and my girls were growing up in the Coulee–he was a happy, vibrant boy.