Barbara Barrus

Barbara Jean Larson Barrus passed on Sunday, October 30, 2016 in Rigby, Idaho at the age of 90. She was born in Burley, Idaho on August 2, 1926 to Charles William and Bessie Mae Fisher Larson. She spent her childhood on a farm south of Burley and graduated from Burley High School. She married Matthew Clark Barrus in the Salt Lake City Temple on October 23, 1944 and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Barbara and Clark lived most of their lives in Burley and then Rupert, Idaho, until 2006 when she moved to North Logan to live with her daughter. Barbara was a valiant member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, reading, and camping. She especially loved music, even until the very end. Barbara is survived by 8 of her children: Barbara (Gary) Burgess of Rigby, Idaho; Alan (Phyl) of Eagle, Idaho; Nancy (Ronn) Phillips of San Marcos, Texas; Kathy (Rick) Wall of Rupert, Idaho; Bonnie (Bruce) Adamson of North Logan, Utah; Andy (Penny) of Dallas, Texas; Becky (Fred) Hand of Del Norte, Colorado, and Laura (Lemuel) Leavitt of Gunlock, Utah. She is also survived by a brother, Glen Eugene Larson, of Burley, a brother-in-law, Milton (Sandra) Barrus of Twin Falls, 55 grandchildren, and 104 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clark, a son, Dan Eugene Barrus, a brother, Gerald Wayne Larson, her parents, a granddaughter, and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the Rupert LDS 5th Ward 324 East 18th St. Rupert. Viewing for family and friends will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2016 at the Hansen mortuary and for one hour prior to the services at the church. Services will conclude with burial in the Rupert Cemetery under the direction of Hansen Mortuary. The family thanks Aspen Home Health and Hospice for their loving and attentive care.

Funeral Service Date of Service: Nov. 5, 2016