Joel Barbee Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 13, 2023, at the age of 83, Joel Barbee (Las Animas, Colorado) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Harriet Elizabeth Barbee (Hartzell) and Ralph Burton Barbee; his wife Louise Overdeer Barbee; his stepchildren, Danielle Hettema and Ben Hettema; his brothers, Gene Barbee (Sue) and Ron Barbee (Sue); and his stepbrother Steve Knox (Marlene).

Memorial contributions may be made to Bent County Historical Society in care of Horber Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 431, Las Animas, Colorado, 81054.