[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 161 (Friday, September 17, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E986]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIVES OF FRED AND YVONNE BARBER

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                           HON. PAUL A. GOSAR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 17, 2021

  Mr. GOSAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of 
Korean War Veteran and great American, Fred Eugene Barber and his wife, 
Yvonne Barber. Fred passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 90 
years old. Fred's beloved wife, Yvonne, passed away only 13 hours 
earlier of heart failure at 88 years old. They are survived by their 2 
daughters, Karen and Jan, in addition to 5 grandchildren and 8 great-
grandchildren.
  Fred and Yvonne married in June 1953 after dating for only 6 months. 
This year involved several exciting milestones for the couple, as they 
celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in June and family and 
friends gathered to celebrate Fred's 90th birthday in August.
  The couple was also extremely active in their community and held a 
deep love for Lake Havasu City. Fred and Yvonne were involved in the 
Republican Party, PACE, and their local church. Fred taught a 
Constitution class at various schools and other local organizations in 
addition to writing and publishing over 25 novels about American 
historical fiction and spy fiction.
  Madam Speaker, I am here to express my deepest condolences to the 
family of Fred and Yvonne Barber and to honor their memory. Fred and 
Yvonne's selfless public service and local impact will never be 
forgotten by the people of Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

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