Thank You

My sincere thanks to everyone that was a part of the memorial celebration weekend that we held for Jan and Morris Barley. They wanted a party to celebrate their lives, and it was wonderful to spend the time with you for that celebration. Thank you. Take Jan and Morry with you wherever you go, and they will be with us forever.
-Daniel
November 16, 2019

Safe Travels, Jan and Morry

I love you Jan. I love you Morry. Until we meet again.

-Daniel
November 9, 2019

Celebration Of Life For Morris and Jan Barley

We will be holding a celebration of life for both Morris Barley and Jan Barley at the Hampton Inn, near Perrysburg, Ohio on Sunday, November 10th from 1 to 5pm. The address for the hotel is 9753 Clark Dr, Rossford, OH 43460. Please join us as we celebrate the lives of two beautiful people. Spread the word, and more information will follow.

-Daniel

October 22, 2019

Thank You Everyone

My sincere thank you to everyone that sent along their best wishes and condolences on my father-in-law's passing. It really has meant a lot. Tell your friends and loved ones that you love them, and remember that yours, and their love is forever. See you soon, and see you on the road.

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-Daniel

December 11, 2018

RIP Morris Barley

This morning, my father-in-law Morry Barley left this earthly place for his next adventure. But this day does not define him, or his life. It is not even the most important day in his life, Sixty-one years ago today, he went on his first date with Janet Crane, who would soon become his partner for more than sixty years. You cannot encapsulate a full life like his in one day, or any day. Morry was, and will always be, more than that.

Morry was born into the depression, and like many of that time, had to find his own way to health and happiness. He spent time in the Army reserve, and saw much of the world. He worked 44 years at GMAC. He had a head full of opinions and observations, and was often more than willing to share them. He enjoyed great restaurants, fine drinks and a good sports game on TV. He and Jan would live across much of Ohio, while raising Dean Barley and Sandra Barley. I first met Jan and Morry in early 2000, about a month after Sandra and I started dating. I had not met a grilfriend’s parents since I was 12 years old, and I knew that at the time, being a videographer that liked to photograph rock & roll bands may not possibly be promising son-in-law material.  But Jan and Morry took me in, and I soon became part of their family, just as they became part of mine. 

Through it all, Morry remained an individual, Through the health ailments, and various bouts of cancer, he never let go of who he was. He was a character, as they used to say, and I still say. In a world of sameness, Morry was never that. And that will never change. As of today, the cancer is gone, and the pain is gone. All that remains is the love and life experiences that he shared with all of us that knew him, and we will continue to share that as we, his family and friends, take his lifetime of stories and adventures with us, wherever we go. His story goes on, beyond this day, or any day.

Safe travels, Morry. Thank you. Until I see you again, someday. 

-Daniel

December 7, 2018