PHONE: (972) 562-2601 Peter Galbreath Barr January 28, 2000 - March 11, 2008 Peter Galbreath Barr, age 8, of McKinney, Texas passed away March 11, 2008, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 28, 2000, to Scott Brian and Christina Jean (Bergen) Barr. Peter attended Walker Elementary School and was in Mrs. Trimble s second grade class. He attended church with his family at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in McKinney. Peter loved swimming and playing soccer. He loved all animals, especially polar bears, penguins and kangaroos. He also enjoyed playing Pokemon. He is survived by his parents, Scott and Tina Barr of McKinney; brothers, Nathan and Spencer Barr and sister, Lindsey Barr; his dog, Scamp; grandparents, Ann Bergen of McKinney, Mr. and Mrs. James Galbreath of Hickory, North Carolina and Ellen Saputo of Bozeman, Montana; and great grandfather, Ted Clement of Sacramento, California. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2008, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Eldorado Parkway in McKinney. Bishop Mark Ogletree will officiate the services. Interment will follow at Ridgeview West Memorial Park in Frisco, Texas. The family will receive friends for a visitation beginning at 7:00 p.m., Friday at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home. Memorials Dear Barr Family: We just returned from vacation and found out about Peter. I continued to pray for your family while we were gone (not knowing what was happening), but the Lord knew so I asked for Him to minister in which ever way He knew it was needed. May the Lord be with each of you as you remember Peter. In Christ, Shel Green Bay, WI
SHEL RODDAN, MARCH 16, 2008 Just a note to tell you we never meet in person. But you and your family I got to know through Caringbridge. You'll are an amazing family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless, Lisa LISA H FIVEASH, MARCH 15, 2008 My boys and I never had the pleasure of actually meeting Peter, however, Scott has kept us so connected through Caringbridge that we feel like we live next door! I wish I could put words together as well as Scott has for so long. I can just tell you that our hearts ache with yours and we continue to pray for strength for each of you as your family heals. Lots of love, cousin Colleen, Nick & Jason COLLEEN CAVANAUGH, MARCH 14, 2008 Dear Barr Family, It's Friday evening and we are sitting here in the comfort of our home in Maryland, thinking about Peter's funeral service going on right now in Texas. This is all so sad & hard to fathom. You have all been in our thought for so long. Such a beautiful, precious family. I wish there was a magic formula to soothe your aching hearts. It was obvious to us that Peter had inherited his daddy's wonderful warped sense of humor, and I am sure all the Barr children are similarly afflicted. What few times I have shared with the Barr family were always so enjoyable due to that incredibly great humor. Whenever possible, try to laugh all you can and look for the fun in everything. God bless and be with you all. With love, Jane & Joel Leff JANE & JOEL LEFF, MARCH 14, 2008 It is impossible to describe how I feel about Peter's death. As part of the DIPG Warriors he will be missed so very much. Yet, there is joy that is earthly journey has ended and he is free and whole once again. Perhaps as an angel he can send special blessings on those Warriors still on the journey. JOAN GILLESPIE, MARCH 14, 2008 I like many others have never met your sweet Peter but have followed his progress through my friend Cindy Fish. It is amazing to me to read all of the thoughts coming from those who never had the pleasure of knowing Peter
personally. I hope you find a small measure of comfort knowing that there are hundreds of people out there who are thinking about and praying for the comfort of your family. I feel like I do know Peter. He has made an impression on my heart, he is truly an angel and I admire you as his parents. May God Truly hold you in his arms at this time in your life. CHERIE MERKLEY, MARCH 14, 2008 I learned about sweet Peter just yesterday though a friend of mine. Peter is truly a handsome young man and I have NO doubt that he made you very proud in the short time the Lord loaned him to your family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I hope that you will always see Peter through your children's eyes, actions and hearts. THE MORELANDS, MARCH 14, 2008 I so happened to look at the Obituaries today and came across Peter's, and I was just so compelled to just send my condolences to your family. I do not know Peter or your family; however, the loss of a child is a great one. I have a 9 year old son and just cannot fathom the thought. My prayers are with you all and just know that God has got him close to his heart. May God bless you all - JONILLE ALEXANDER RAMSEY, MARCH 13, 2008 I hope you will accept my sincere condolences. I was always impressed with Peter s ability to have fun and he made people smile, especially me. I loved seeing his photos with small animals and the funny ways they seemed to always be entertaining him. It was my pleasure to go fishing with him and he showed me what fun fishing can be to a young boy. I am proud and honored to have associated with him during his short sojourn here on Earth. He came to a great family who will always love him. He is a special spirit worthy of the greatest glory God can grant his children. Peter, May God bless you forever. BRAD MINSON, MARCH 13, 2008 My son Joshua Snead went to Walker elementary with Peter, he was diagnosed with a tumor in his stomach the same week that peter was diagnosed. I have been follwing up on peter since. May God wrapped his loving arms around you and your family at this time, my family and i will
continue to pray for you all. God Bless The Sneads DIANA SNEAD, MARCH 13, 2008 The last time we got to see your family Lindsey was a new baby. Thanks to your Grandma Ellen and Caringbridge we feel like we know you like we were neighbors. I'm already picturing you in your new eternal body. Introduce yourself to your grandpa and grandma Burnisky. They will be so happy to see that great smile of yours. Our prayers will continue to be with your family. We thank God for that "blessed hope". AUNT LINDA AND UNCLE BRUCE GRISI, MARCH 13, 2008 Although we have never met Peter or his family, we have certainly heard of lot about everyone in the Barr family. We have been friends with Peter s grandparents (Jim & Mary) since 1973. We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolence at this difficult time. Sincerely, Shirley Buck & Walt Forbis SHIRLEY BUCK & WALT FORBIS, MARCH 13, 2008 Dear Scott / Barr family - I was very saddened to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Regards, Ethan ETHAN EISNER, MARCH 13, 2008 Peter was in my sons first grade class, and though I did not know him well he always impressed with his inner strentgh. My son kept me up on Peter and it brought a smile to my face everyday he was able to be at school. My deepest Symapthy and Prayers go out to you and your Family The Duran family LEROY DURAN, MARCH 13, 2008 Tina and Scott, Thanks for allowing Community Hospice Of Texas to be a part of Peter's care. You are truly a very special family! DIANA LAMBRECHT, MARCH 12, 2008 I have been keeping up with Peter on the caring bridge web site. The mother of Gunner Gillespie had posted Peter's web site on Gunner's. I have been praying for both little boys. I don't know neither one of them but they have touched so many of our lives. My prayers will continue for Gunner and the Barr family. Peter made a cute little blue eyed angel. Thank you again for sharing
Peter with strangers as myself, he touched my heart. Thoughts and Prayers to you all. GINGER MARI GUTHRIE, MARCH 12, 2008 Dear sweet beautiful Peter. You are indeed one of the brightest stars I will look for tonight. What an honor to get to know you if only by cyberspace on Caringbridge. Prayers to your family... ETTA ANGEL_WINGS, MARCH 12, 2008 Peter and my son Nicholas were in the same class in church, and in preschool. I had the opportunity of teaching Peter music in Primary. He was always willing to learn, and always raised his hands to participate. My fondest memory, though, will be of the day of his baptism, and how, at the open house, he was able to chow down several drops of tabasco sauce, right from the bottle. He was having fun, and the smile on his face is what I will remember the most. Thanks Peter and Barr family for teaching me and my family so much with this journey. May you find the comfort you need right now in the words of this wonderful Primary song: "Families can be together forever, in Heavenly Father's plan..." Love and prayers, always. Hauptmann's THE HAUPTMANN, MARCH 12, 2008 So Sorry for your loss. God Bless You all. JUDY AVERY, MARCH 12, 2008 May God wrap your whole family in his arms to give you warmth, love, comfort, and peace. MARY E. BEARD, MARCH 12, 2008 Though I never met Peter or his family, I kept track of the progress of his last trip to Monterey County, California through the Monterey-Salinas listserve. It is with heartfelt sadness that I offer my condolences to his family. May the peace of God rest in your hearts at this difficult time. God Bless You EILEEN ESPLIN, MARCH 12, 2008 My heartful sympathy goes out to your family. I have been following Peter's site for awhile. I have prayed for him and your family each day. Peter is healed in heaven. God bless you all.
JOYCE L. HODGES, MARCH 12, 2008 I just learned about Peter a couple of weeks ago from Sinjin Andrukates web site. I was totally captivated by Peter's photo and story. What a marvelous child. I am sorry that you lost your precious child and pray that God will comfort all of Peter's family in this difficult time. May God bless you. In Christ Phyllis Devers Benton Ky. PHYLLIS JUNE DEVERS, MARCH 12, 2008 Peter use to be my neighbor boy a few years ago. He was so sweet playing with his siblings and in the flower garden with his mom. I smiled at him as he learned how to walk down the sidewalk with his dad. I loved his beautiful red hair!! He was really blessed to have such a wonderful family. LYNNETTE VANBEEST, MARCH 12, 2008 We've com to know peter through the caring bridge journals as one of God's very special young man who only needed to be on earth for a short time, we will get to know him in our next life and it will be our priveledge. Our prayers continu to flow from across the ocean for strength and everything you need to get through the time until you all meet him again! The Vermeer family ALIE AND HANS VERMEER, MARCH 12, 2008 Peter your legacy of love, laughter, will, determination, endurance, bravery, jokes, and smiles will be with us always. Always CTR, my friend, you have returned Home with honor. I know you and grandpa will be having a great time getting that cabin ready. POLLY FROM ANGEL WINGS REMEMBERS, MARCH 12, 2008 I had Peter in my Kindergarten class at Reuben Johnson Elementary school several years ago. I wil always remember the cute way he talked and phrased words. For example, one day he came in with a red mark on his face. I asked him what happened. He looked up at me with those bright blue eyes and put his little hand up and said, "I got in a fight with a ladder, and the ladder won." Thank you for sharing him with me. RHONDA MARTIN, MARCH 12, 2008 Both my boys went to Walker. That is how I became aware of Peter and his
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