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James R. Barner
May 28, 1937 - October 23, 2009
New Paltz, NY
James R. (Jim) Barner, of Barner Books, New Paltz, NY, passed away Fri
day, October 23, 2009 after a long illness.
Jim, born in Ogallala, NE on May 28, 1937, left there to attend colleg
e in Wyoming and Mexico. His love of travel and adventure took him t
o live in Alaska, San Francisco, Buenos Aires, PA, Nova Scotia and Ne
w York City. Jim wrote a book, "Bus to Buenos Aires," about his trip w
ith his wife, Alice, overland from San Francisco to Buenos Aires in 19
67-68. He also wrote numerous travel articles and short stories. For s
ome years he was active in public relations with Carl Byoir and Assoc
. in NYC, and for some years he ran a sheep farm and hand-weaving stud
io in Nova Scotia.
In 1990 Jim moved to New Paltz, NY where he settled. He spent some o
f his happiest times there, fulfilling a long dream of having a bookst
ore.
It became a gathering place for lovers of books, who enjoyed Jim's com
pany and wit, and his constant companion, Harry the dog.
Jim is survived by his loving daughter, Elizabeth Barner of Leicester
, England; his wife, Alice of NYC; and many friends.
A memorial party and informal service will be held at 36 Main, 36 Mai
St., New Paltz on Saturday, November 7, from 1-4 p.m., a service wil
l take place at 2 p.m., share a memory if you wish. The family has ask
ed that no flowers or gifts be given.
The family has asked that no flowers or gifts be given. Jim loved th
e written word; if you wish, please bring something to read, or leav
e for him.
Arrangements by Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 South Putt Corners Ro
ad, New Paltz, NY 12561; 845-255-1212. Condolences may be made to th
e family at www.copelandfhnp.com.
Published in Times Herald-Record on November 1, 2009
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