Barry Robert Phaneuf, age 71 of Payson, AZ died August 31, 2016 in Goodyear, AZ. He was born September 5, 1944 in River Falls, WI to Robert and Viola Phaneuf. He graduated from Amery High School in Amery, WI in 1962. He served in the US Navy from 1962 to 1966 as a General Aircraft Mechanic. Barry was a custom home builder and a car enthusiast. Most importantly he was a proud father, husband, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.
Barry is survived by his wife, Virginia Phaneuf; step-mother, Marge Phaneuf; daughter, Staci Phaneuf; sons, Jason Phaneuf and Patrick Phaneuf; brother, Stans Phaneuf (Sharon); sisters, Cindy Morton (Rick), Becky Swenson (Jerry), Mary Kastens (Terry), Barb Brannan (Greg), and Beth Thompson (Mark) ; mother-in-law, Grace Davis; three grandchildren one great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Viola Phaneuf and sister, Becky Selzler (Larry). The family suggests that donations be made to Hospice of The Valley.
