Barney L Cooley

Barney L. Cooley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend completed his earthly mission on April 13, 2017. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.

He married Caron Byrd; they raised their six children in Overton, Nevada;
they later divorced. He married Diana Sickles Byington on April 17, 2009 and gained 3 more children.

He was a natural and gifted school teacher, which was his occupation for 34 years. He cherished his memories from his days as a teacher and many of his students recall him as an outstanding teacher who helped them in more ways than just teaching school related subjects.

He was born and raised in Kanosh, Utah. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served a mission for the church in Holland.

He is survived by his wife Diana Sickles Byington Cooley; children Scott (Tammy) Cooley, Jill (Nathan) Porter, Gena Cooley, Heidi (Dave) Ewell, Creg Cooley and Brian (Amanda) Cooley, Cindy (Bill) Black, Kenneth (Kristina) Byington and Clarance (Dawn) Byington; 27 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; six brothers and one sister. He is deeply loved and will be missed immensely.

Barney always had a kind heart and loving smile for everyone he met. He was ready and willing to give whatever he had to anyone in need. He left a lasting impression of kindness and charity with all who knew him.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday April 18th at 11:00 am at the Lorin Farr 4th Ward, 480 E. 7th Street in Ogden, UT 84404. A viewing will be held Monday, April 17th from 6 to 8 pm at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 and on Tuesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park where Military Honors will be accorded.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
April 17, 2017
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
ServiceLorin Farr 4th Ward
480 E. 7th Street
Ogden, UT 84404
April 18, 2017
11:00 AM
CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
April 18, 2017