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• Obituary: Barner, Harry E. Jr. EAST GREENBUSH Harry Barner, 91 of East Greenbush, passed peaceful ly on December 25, 2020, in his home. He was predeceased by Elizabeth, his wife of 61 years; and his children, Robert, Marie, and Susan. He is survived by his children, Virginia "Ginger" (Bruce), Stephen, Harry "Bud," Philip, Paul, and Timothy. Harry and Betty were very active serving their Lord and Savior as well as their community. Together they sought opportunities to demonstrate God's love to others, in gratitude for all He did for them. Harry started teaching industrial arts at Rensselaer City schools in 1958 and retired in 1991 but continued to substitute teach for many years, becoming a familiar face for 50 years of Rensselaer's youth. He couldn't go anywhere in town without hearing "Hey, Mr. B.!" accompanied by a friendly wave. Harry was too young for service during World War II, and instead worked as a messenger for the railroad, riding his bicycle in all kinds of weather to wake trainmen at their homes when they were needed to make up a crew. He worked 48 hour weeks beginning at age 16 and still excelled in his schoolwork. He met Betty while attending Oswego State. He often told the story of how he zeroed in on a beautiful soprano melody that he heard coming somewhere from a large group of young people, singing around a campfire, and he approached her with the word "harmonize." They were married in 1953, while Harry was serving in the Army, having been drafted into service during the Korean War, and they remained dedicated to each other and true to their vows, the rest of their lives. They sang many duets in church and, through the 1960s and '70s, Harry often led the singing during Sunday evening services. Music was always a big part of their lives. A memorial service will be held when restrictions are lifted and people are once again able to gather in large groups. No flowers please. Those wishing to make a donation in his memory should send to Paul M. Barner Ministries, 18 Eileen Dr., Rensselaer, NY, 12144. This is a ministry in the Philippines founded by Harry's son and information about the school and orphanages may be found at Barner.org. To plant trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store. Published by Albany Times Union on Dec. 31, 2020

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Barner, Harry E. Jr. EAST GREENBUSH Harry Barner, 91 of East Greenbush, passed peaceful ly on December 25, 2020, in his home. He was predeceased by Elizabeth, his wife of 61 years; and his children, Robert, Marie, and Susan. He is survived by his children, Virginia "Ginger" (Bruce), Stephen, Harry "Bud," Philip, Paul, and Timothy. Harry and Betty were very active serving their Lord and Savior as well as their community. Together they sought opportunities to demonstrate God's love to others, in gratitude for all He did for them. Harry started teaching industrial arts at Rensselaer City schools in 1958 and retired in 1991 but continued to substitute teach for many years, becoming a familiar face for 50 years of Rensselaer's youth. He couldn't go anywhere in town without hearing "Hey, Mr. B.!" accompanied by a friendly wave. Harry was too young for service during World War II, and instead worked as a messenger for the railroad, riding his bicycle in all kinds of weather to wake trainmen at their homes when they were needed to make up a crew. He worked 48 hour weeks beginning at age 16 and still excelled in his schoolwork. He met Betty while attending Oswego State. He often told the story of how he zeroed in on a beautiful soprano melody that he heard coming somewhere from a large group of young people, singing around a campfire, and he approached her with the word "harmonize." They were married in 1953, while Harry was serving in the Army, having been drafted into service during the Korean War, and they remained dedicated to each other and true to their vows, the rest of their lives. They sang many duets in church and, through the 1960s and '70s, Harry often led the singing during Sunday evening services. Music was always a big part of their lives. A memorial service will be held when restrictions are lifted and people are once again able to gather in large groups. No flowers please. Those wishing to make a donation in his memory should send to Paul M. Barner Ministries, 18 Eileen Dr., Rensselaer, NY, 12144. This is a ministry in the Philippines founded by Harry's son and information about the school and orphanages may be found at Barner.org.

To plant trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published by Albany Times Union on Dec. 31, 2020

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Harry married Elizabeth BRACKETT on 6 Jun 1953 in Fulton, Oswego Co, NY. Elizabeth was born on 22 Jan 1932 in Fulton, Oswego Co, NY; died on 13 Aug 2014; was buried in Barners Lutheran Church Cemetery - Liverpool. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

V.G. married J.R. BRUCE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

S.H. married J.Y. BROSSEAU [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Community Trader,
Springs, New York

February 3, 2004 Tuesday

Susan B. Christiansen

CLIFTON SPRINGS -
Susan B. Christiansen, 46, of 3196 Route 488, went home to be with th
e Lord after a long illness Friday, July 25, 2003 at her home.
Friends called Sunday, July 27 and Monday, July 28 at the Canandaigu
a Baptist Church. Funeral services followed at the church, with the Re
v. Doug Allen officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Barner Learning Cente
, Davao City, Philippines, c/o the Canandaigua Baptist Church, 5026 N
orth Rd., Canandaigua, 14424.
Susan was born July 26, 1956, in Fulton, the daughter of Harry E. an
d Elizabeth Brackett Barner. She was a member of the Canandaigua Bapti
st Church, where she was a former trustee and was involved in youth mi
istry. She loved singing, skiing and being involved with the youth.
Susan graduated from State University at Geneseo with a master's degre
e. She was a special education teacher for the Phelps-Clifton Spring
s School District for the last 14 years. Prior to that she worked at t
he Finger Lakes Community College Resource Center. She was a member o
f the New York State Teachers Association.
Susan helped run the family farm with her husband, Richard.
She is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, Richard Christianse
; her parents, Harry and Elizabeth Barner of Rensselaer; sisters an
d brothers, Virginia (John) Bruce of Rensselaer, Stephen (Jeanne) Barn
er of Vermont, Harry Barner Jr. of Rensselaer, the Rev. Philip (Sandra
) Barner of Elwood City, Pa., the Rev. Paul (Elvira) Barner of Davao C
ity, Philippines, and Timothy (Amy) Barner of Middletown, OH; materna
l grandmother, Mildred Brackett of Nedrow; mother and father-in-law, J
ohn and Pauline Christiansen of Phelps; brothers-in-law, the Rev. Denn
is (Judith) Christiansen of Elmira, Terry Christiansen of Toronto, Dar
yl (MaryBeth) Christiansen of Fairport and Gregg Christiansen of Genev
a; sister-in-law, Kirsten (Christopher) Palmeri of Canandaigua; and ma
y nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was predeceased by a brother, Robert, and a sister, Marie.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Cheney Funeral Home in Phelps.
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Christiansen, Susan - Susan B. Christiansen, 46, of Clifton Springs, d
ied July 25, 2003 at her home. Susan was born July 26,1956, in Fulton
, the daughter of Harry E. and Elizabeth Brackett Garner. She was a me
mber of the Canandaigua Baptist Church. Susan graduated from State Uni
versity College at Geneseo with a master's degree. She was a special e
ducation teacher for the Phelps-Clifton Springs School District for th
e last 14 years. She worked for eight years at the Finger Lakes Commun
ity College Resource Center. She was a member of the New York State Te
achers Association. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Richar
d Christiansen; her parents, Harry and Elizabeth Barner of Rensselaer
; sisters and brothers, Virginia (John) Bruce of Rensselaer, Stephen (
Jeanne) Barner of Vermont, Harry Barner Jr. of Rensselaer, the Rev. Ph
ilip (Sandra) Barner of Elwood City, Pa., the Rev. Paul (Elvira) Barne
of Davao City, Philippines, and Timothy (Amy) Barner of Middletown
, OH; maternal grandmother, Mildred Brackett; mother and father-in-law
, John and Pauline Christiansen of Phelps; brothers-in-law, the Rev. D
ennis (Judith) Christiansen of Elmira, Terry Christiansen of Toronto
, Daryl (MaryBeth) Christiansen of Fairport and Gregg Christiansen o
f Geneva; sister-in-law, Kirsten (Christopher) Palmeri of Canandaigua
; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was predece
ased by a brother, Robert, and a sister, Marie.


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Susan married R.H. CHRISTIANSEN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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P.R. married S.J. BYRNE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

P.M. married E.G. EGAN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Marie died as result of traffic accident in Albany, NY.


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T.B. married A.S. TURNER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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