Bruce Donald Barner, age 95, of Harrisburg, passed away on Sunday December 4, 2016 at his residence in Harrisburg.
Donald was born on May 2, 1921 in Liverpool, PA to the late W. Bruce and Florence E. (Grubb) Barner. In 1938 he graduated from the Liverpool High School.
On September 14, 1942, Donald volunteered to serve in the Army Air Corps. He was a waist gunner for a B-17 bomber crew achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served with the 8th Air Force, 379th Bomber Group, 524th Squadron and was stationed at Kimbolton, England. During his deployment, Donald flew in 35 missions over Germany. On October 19, 1945, he was honorably discharged from service at Andrew's Air Force Base.
When Donald returned from service, he went back to his career he started when he was 19, as a meat cutter.
He stayed with his career until 2013. Donald loved to work, whether it be at home or in his garden or during his career, he always had a passion of seeing the fruits of his labor.
Donald was a lifetime member of the Progress Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg joining in 1961. There he served on the board of deacons and elders. He was also a member of the Perseverance Lodge #21 in Harrisburg.
Donald is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie (Bayer) Barner. They were married on November 19, 1961 and had just celebrated their 55th year of marriage. Donald is also survived by his sister, Joyce Stahl and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Bair and Betty Basom, his brother, Reverend J. Kenneth Barner, and his infant sister, Nancy Barner.
His funeral service will be held on Saturday December 10, 2016 at 11 A.M. at the Progress Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3640 Ash Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109 with Dr. Donald Rising and Lay Pastor Rosamond Presby to serve as celebrants. Friends may call on Saturday morning from 10 A.M. until 11 A.M. prior to services at the church. Interment will follow immediately at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Harrisburg. Following interment, friends are invited to a luncheon at the church.
In lieu of floral contributions, memorial donations may be made in Donald's name to Heartland Hospice, 1200 Walnut Bottom Road, Ste 302, Carlisle, PA 17015.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home. Those wishing to share memories, or offer condolences, are invited to visit www.HetrickBitnerFuneralHome.com
Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News on Dec. 6, 2016
Donald was born on May 2, 1921 in Liverpool, PA to the late W. Bruce and Florence E. (Grubb) Barner. In 1938 he graduated from the Liverpool High School.
On September 14, 1942, Donald volunteered to serve in the Army Air Corps. He was a waist gunner for a B-17 bomber crew achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served with the 8th Air Force, 379th Bomber Group, 524th Squadron and was stationed at Kimbolton, England. During his deployment, Donald flew in 35 missions over Germany. On October 19, 1945, he was honorably discharged from service at Andrew's Air Force Base.
When Donald returned from service, he went back to his career he started when he was 19, as a meat cutter.
He stayed with his career until 2013. Donald loved to work, whether it be at home or in his garden or during his career, he always had a passion of seeing the fruits of his labor.
Donald was a lifetime member of the Progress Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg joining in 1961. There he served on the board of deacons and elders. He was also a member of the Perseverance Lodge #21 in Harrisburg.
Donald is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie (Bayer) Barner. They were married on November 19, 1961 and had just celebrated their 55th year of marriage. Donald is also survived by his sister, Joyce Stahl and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Bair and Betty Basom, his brother, Reverend J. Kenneth Barner, and his infant sister, Nancy Barner.
His funeral service will be held on Saturday December 10, 2016 at 11 A.M. at the Progress Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3640 Ash Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109 with Dr. Donald Rising and Lay Pastor Rosamond Presby to serve as celebrants. Friends may call on Saturday morning from 10 A.M. until 11 A.M. prior to services at the church. Interment will follow immediately at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Harrisburg. Following interment, friends are invited to a luncheon at the church.
In lieu of floral contributions, memorial donations may be made in Donald's name to Heartland Hospice, 1200 Walnut Bottom Road, Ste 302, Carlisle, PA 17015.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home. Those wishing to share memories, or offer condolences, are invited to visit www.HetrickBitnerFuneralHome.com
Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News on Dec. 6, 2016
Bruce Donald Barner, age 95, of Harrisburg, passed away on Sunday December 4, 2016 at his residence in Harrisburg.
Donald was born on May 2, 1921 in Liverpool, PA to the late W. Bruce and Florence E. (Grubb) Barner. In 1938 he graduated from the Liverpool High School.
On September 14, 1942, Donald volunteered to serve in the Army Air Corps. He was a waist gunner for a B-17 bomber crew achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served with the 8th Air Force, 379th Bomber Group, 524th Squadron and was stationed at Kimbolton, England. During his deployment, Donald flew in 35 missions over Germany. On October 19, 1945, he was honorably discharged from service at Andrew's Air Force Base.
When Donald returned from service, he went back to his career he started when he was 19, as a meat cutter.
He stayed with his career until 2013. Donald loved to work, whether it be at home or in his garden or during his career, he always had a passion of seeing the fruits of his labor.
Donald was a lifetime member of the Progress Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg joining in 1961. There he served on the board of deacons and elders. He was also a member of the Perseverance Lodge #21 in Harrisburg.
Donald is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie (Bayer) Barner. They were married on November 19, 1961 and had just celebrated their 55th year of marriage. Donald is also survived by his sister, Joyce Stahl and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Bair and Betty Basom, his brother, Reverend J. Kenneth Barner, and his infant sister, Nancy Barner.
His funeral service will be held on Saturday December 10, 2016 at 11 A.M. at the Progress Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3640 Ash Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109 with Dr. Donald Rising and Lay Pastor Rosamond Presby to serve as celebrants. Friends may call on Saturday morning from 10 A.M. until 11 A.M. prior to services at the church. Interment will follow immediately at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Harrisburg. Following interment, friends are invited to a luncheon at the church.
In lieu of floral contributions, memorial donations may be made in Donald's name to Heartland Hospice, 1200 Walnut Bottom Road, Ste 302, Carlisle, PA 17015.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home. Those wishing to share memories, or offer condolences, are invited to visit www.HetrickBitnerFuneralHome.com
Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News on Dec. 6, 2016
Donald was born on May 2, 1921 in Liverpool, PA to the late W. Bruce and Florence E. (Grubb) Barner. In 1938 he graduated from the Liverpool High School.
On September 14, 1942, Donald volunteered to serve in the Army Air Corps. He was a waist gunner for a B-17 bomber crew achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served with the 8th Air Force, 379th Bomber Group, 524th Squadron and was stationed at Kimbolton, England. During his deployment, Donald flew in 35 missions over Germany. On October 19, 1945, he was honorably discharged from service at Andrew's Air Force Base.
When Donald returned from service, he went back to his career he started when he was 19, as a meat cutter.
He stayed with his career until 2013. Donald loved to work, whether it be at home or in his garden or during his career, he always had a passion of seeing the fruits of his labor.
Donald was a lifetime member of the Progress Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg joining in 1961. There he served on the board of deacons and elders. He was also a member of the Perseverance Lodge #21 in Harrisburg.
Donald is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie (Bayer) Barner. They were married on November 19, 1961 and had just celebrated their 55th year of marriage. Donald is also survived by his sister, Joyce Stahl and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Bair and Betty Basom, his brother, Reverend J. Kenneth Barner, and his infant sister, Nancy Barner.
His funeral service will be held on Saturday December 10, 2016 at 11 A.M. at the Progress Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3640 Ash Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109 with Dr. Donald Rising and Lay Pastor Rosamond Presby to serve as celebrants. Friends may call on Saturday morning from 10 A.M. until 11 A.M. prior to services at the church. Interment will follow immediately at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Harrisburg. Following interment, friends are invited to a luncheon at the church.
In lieu of floral contributions, memorial donations may be made in Donald's name to Heartland Hospice, 1200 Walnut Bottom Road, Ste 302, Carlisle, PA 17015.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home. Those wishing to share memories, or offer condolences, are invited to visit www.HetrickBitnerFuneralHome.com
Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News on Dec. 6, 2016
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