News-Sentinel file photograph
George Barber, who served as a San Joaquin County supervisor for 24 years, dies at 75
Former San Joaquin County Supervisor George Barber is seen at his Thornton ranch in May 2008. Barber died Friday, April 30, 2011, at the age of 75.
News-Sentinel file photograph
George Barber, who served as a San Joaquin County supervisor for 24 years, dies at 75
George Barber stands on his property near the Mokelumne River on his ranch in 2006. Barber, who died Friday, April 30, 2011, was concerned that Sacramento County was looking to connect a sewer pipeline from Walnut Grove to Elk Grove.
- Service for George Barber
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A celebration of the life of George Barber will be held at 11
a.m. Thursday at Fairmont Seventh-day Adventist Church, 730 S.
Fairmont Ave., Lodi.
Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
- George Barber at a glance
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Born: Aug. 17, 1935 in Lodi.
Residence: Lived on the family ranch in
Thornton his entire life.
Education: Attended New Hope School in
Thornton, graduated from Galt High in 1953 and earned a bachelor’s
degree in liberal arts at what is now known as California State
University, Sacramento. It was Sacramento State’s first graduating
class.
Public service: Elected to the New Hope School
board at age 25; San Joaquin Delta College trustee for almost eight
years, some of it while serving at New Hope; San Joaquin County
Board of Supervisors, 1974-98.
Other service: Lodi Grape Festival board for 13
years; Thornton Chamber of Commerce board for 24 years; 33 years
with the Lodi Lions Club; member of S.J. Farm Bureau Federation’s
Water Committee.
- George Barber’s family tree
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George Barber (great-grandfather): Constable of
what was then Union Township, covering Thornton south to about
Highway 12. He also was a New Hope School trustee and justice of
the peace.
George Barber (grandfather): New Hope School
trustee; founding director of the county Farm Bureau.
Jim Barber (father): Constable; Galt Joint
Union High School District board member.
Posted: Saturday, April 30, 2011 1:43 pm
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Updated: 10:00 am, Mon May 2, 2011.
George Barber, who served as a San Joaquin County supervisor for 24 years, dies at 75
By Ross Farrow
News-Sentinel Staff Writer
Lodinews.com
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George Barber, who served on the San Joaquin County Board of
Supervisors for 24 years until leaving in 1998, died Friday
morning. He was 75.
Barber died of a blood clot at his Thornton home, according to
his niece, Lori Blix-Remington of Stockton.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011 1:43 pm.
Updated: 10:00 am.
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George Barber,
Lori Blix-remington,
Mokelumne River,
Cosumnes River Preserve,
San Joaquin County Board Of Supervisors,
Mark Armstrong,
Tom Flinn,
Lockeford Schoolhouse,
Lodi Grape Festival Board
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Sam Heller posted at 5:35 pm on Mon, May 2, 2011.
I met George a few years ago. He hosted my friend's wedding. He was such a kind, generous man. I spent hours listening to him share the history of his homeplace and of the county. After just a few hours I considered him a friend. He will be missed.
Rich Hanner posted at 12:32 pm on Mon, May 2, 2011.
From Rich Hanner: Having covered the controversial chapter in Mr. Barber's career, I discussed it with Ross and suggested it be included low in the story, which he did. I personally liked and respected Mr. Barber, but that incident and surrounding controversy was part of the record of his tenure with the county. I noted The Record also alluded to it in its story. It is a classic damned-if-you, damned-if-you-don't situation. In my view, Ross did a good job handling a sensitive feature obituary. Not easily done.
Doug Chaney posted at 10:37 am on Mon, May 2, 2011.
Why should Lodi taxpayers tolerate a $400 per month vehicle stipend and literally pay for public servants to use any of that for personal use of their own vehicle. They should be allowed a per diem per mile for business only or use a city owned vehicle to complete any city related business only. There is nothing but waste that can, and should be, cutback on not only vehicle expense, but lodging at reasonable hostels, with bar tabs and spa treatments excluded, meals at inexpensive, yet reputable eateries.
Bill Bishofberger posted at 10:33 am on Mon, May 2, 2011.
It should be noted that Supervisor Barber was not termed out. He had the opportunity to run for one more term, but chose to retire.
(Once term limits were enacted, Board Members were allowed to run for 2 more full terms).
Doug Chaney posted at 10:25 am on Mon, May 2, 2011.
Only the Lodi News-Sentinel would be so vindictive. Why don't they report on the current and past city credit and debit card usage of public servants and their abuse of the system at local hotels, spas, restaurants, events, etc?
mark armstrong posted at 6:32 am on Mon, May 2, 2011.
george barber will be missed.........why would you end such a nice article with that negative crap against george? george barber was a strong leader with a huge heart.....are you kinding me ross..poor reporting