Dan Barrus

December 16, 1951 - August 8, 2015

Dan Deloy Barrus, 63, was surrounded by family when he was called home to our Heavenly Father on August 8, 2015 due to complications of kidney failure. Dan was born in Laramie, Wyoming on December 16, 1951 to Deloy Rodney Barrus and Ruth Beverly Simmons Barrus. He grew up in Sacramento, California. Dan graduated from Casa Robles high school in 1970. After high school Dan served a Navajo speaking LDS mission in Arizona and New Mexico. He attended BYU and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in English and a Master’s degree in Public Administration. Following graduation he pursued a career in Human Resources as a recruiter. He married his sweetheart Nancy Marble on December 21, 1989 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple and they had three children together: Natalie, Eric and Justin. He was an extremely dedicated father, caring husband, loving grandfather, wonderful cook, and a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had a beautiful baritone singing voice and marvelous sense of humor. He served as temple worker for his church and as a Republican Utah County Delegate Precinct Chair. He enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing, football, racquetball, music, and politics. Dan endured health problems for many years including, diabetes, strokes and Alzheimer’s. He was fortunate to be lovingly cared for by his wife and sons during those years. Dan was preceded in death by his grandparents: Lila and Rodney Barrus, and Fred and Josephine Simmons. He is survived by his parents: Deloy and Ruth, his wife Nancy, his children: Natalie (and her husband Ryan), Eric, and Justin, his siblings: Loren, Valerie, Joyce, Delane, Randy, Cheryl and Dana and his granddaughter: Audrey (who loves her “Papa” very much!) Dan left behind a wonderful legacy of strength and faith and will be greatly missed! Dan’s family would like to thank his many doctors, nurses, CNA’s and caregivers along with wonderful friends and neighbors who showed an outpouring of love and service both during his health struggles and since his passing. Funeral Services for Dan will be held Monday, August 17th, at 11:00 am, at Grandview 14th Ward, 1122 Grand Avenue, Provo, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior from 9:00 am to 10:45 am. Interment in Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State Street, Provo, Utah. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.