John E. Barrus

December 1, 1954, to George and Merlynn Barrus, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The third of

eight children, John was raised in Utah, graduating from Provo High School. He married

the love of his life, Anna Leesa Stanley, in the Provo LDS temple in 1978. John earned

a degree in accounting from BYU followed by an MBA from the University of Washington, and

a Juris Doctor from BYU law school. He worked as a self-employed attorney in both Fresno

and Roseville, California, doing estate planning for the past 27 years, a job he truly

loved.

His life was marked by service and love toward all. As a young man, he served a mission

for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many positions in

the church, including as a bishop and a stake president. One of his favorite opportunities

was working with youth, especially in the Boy Scouts.

John loved Sunday walks, Calvin ball, and running, especially with his kids. He enjoyed

backpacking, read avidly, and was always trying to learn. He rarely sat still, yet he

had time for everyone. He was a child at heart but the best of men.

Though loved by all who knew him, he will be especially missed by the family he leaves

behind. John is survived by his wife, Anna Leesa, his son Steve (Sunny), his daughters,

Emily (Nate), Katie (Drew), Kristy (Steve), and Brianne. He was loved by his ten

grandchildren as well. He is also survived by his parents, siblings, their spouses, and

many nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, Oct. 2, and will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,1880 Gettysburg Ave., Clovis.