This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Barnet, Thaten, Richon Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4386/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 10 June 2010 A memorial service for Dede "Dee" Barnet will be held at the Unitarian-Universalist Church, 2000 S. Solano Dr., in Las Cruces on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 3 p.m. A reception will follow at the church's RE building immediately after the service. Flowers may be sent to the church between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2010. Dede passed away peacefully at Mesilla Valley Hospice Monday, May 24, 2010 with her son, Jeff, and dog, Sophie, by her side. She was born to Max Thaten and Lina Richon Thaten on November 19, 1922 at the family home on Silver Lake Road in Staten Island, New York. Dede graduated from Dongan Hall-Arden High School in Staten Island in 1940, where she played varsity hockey and basketball. She earned a degree from Finch Junior College in 1942. During World War II, she worked in Manhattan, and served for a time in the Department of War. In August 1942, she married Lt. Robert Ayres Barnet III of the U.S. Navy and also of Staten Island. They had four children, who survive: Anne Alison Barnet of Boston, Mass.; Robert Ayres "Bobby" Barnet IV of Scaggsville, Md.; Christopher Dwight Barnet of Greenbelt, Md.; and Jeffrey MacNab Barnet of Las Cruces. She is also survived by her neice Jean Richon of Green Valley, Ariz.; nephews Peter, Jaime and Tom Killie of New York state; cousin Joan Zuhl of Las Cruces; and four grandchildren: Robert Ayres Barnet V of Seattle, Wash.; Jason Bryant of Poundbrook, N.J.; and Charlotte and Colby Francoeur, both of Greenbelt, Md. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, her half-brother Fritz Roethlisberger; half-sister Isa Roethlisberger Alf; her brother Carl Thaten; and her former husband. A very kind and caring person, she will deeply missed by her many friends and by her family. Thank you to the many good caregivers from Home Instead and the Village at Northrise Morningside and Desert Willow. You are all exceptional and your work is appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.