4 days sgo Richard Barr posted this beautiful song on his Facebook page.
"This song was recorded last night. Words by Rick Barr Melody by Jean Barr, arrangement by John Dawson. Sung by DUMC choir members."
Quiet of the night
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ahr8fd71opz2lj0s8l0q5/In-the-Quiet-of-the-Night-by-Jean-and-Rick-Barr-setting-by-John-Dawson.mp3?rlkey=lqrgcqocsw0iaiz4w1hzsba4l&dl=0
this morning this post by Rick appeared as a comment
"Jean completed her life at 5:43 yesterday. I was and still am blessed to have such a beautiful soul as my life’s partner. God bless! Rick"
so sad they were THE LOVE STORY of the class of 1972.
Jean will be missed by all who knew her and I know that her memory will be a blessing to all who knew her.
Leslie Parsons (Brittain)
Rick and family, I don't really "do" much media, but Classmates is one of which I follow I am so very sorry to hear of Jean's passing, and wanted to say the song you both offered was beautiful . Blessings and peace to you and family; you two were indeed the couple of '72!!!!
Susan Wright (Brandt)
Oh, my, I remember Jean! And the Bethesda Methodist teen choir, if I am right. And John Dawson, it has been a long time but I remember your singing voice. It is a sad thing to live to the age of goodbyes, but what a beautiful song to wake to this morning, and it evokes such love. Music and faith sustain us. My heart goes out to Jean's family and friends. Susan Wright
William Flather
Rick amd Jean- I knew you both; it was my pleasure to have you both as friends through Wingate and NBJHS.
Jean was the sweetest and prettiest girl in class, I know you were a perfect couple and I am intensely saddened by her passing.
I'm sure your loss of a best friend and soulmate is deep and personal, and that the years you had together were amazingly special.
God bless you both.
Bill Flather
Jackie Ryan (Molligo)
Oh, Rich, I'm so sorry to learn of Jean's passing. I'm so glad that you were both able to attend the reunion and that we, your classmates, could visit with you there. God Bless. Jackie Ryan Molligo
Donna Wilson (Ratliff)
Rick and Family
I hate hearing this news about Jean.I remember walking home from elementary and junior high with Jean and Diane Smith and roaming the neighborhood. I always enjoyed spending time with her.You and Jean were always a couple from junior high on. I always admired that about you. I remember parties and double dating with the two of you. I enjoyed seeing you again at the reunion and reconnecting. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
Donna Wilson Ratliff
Paul Vaky
Jean was a sweetheart. She and Rick a beautiful couple. Prayers for Jean, prayers for you Rick.
Daniel Stafford
I sat near Jean in homeroim. A definition of beauty whom I had a mild crush on.
Ah life. Pain and joy. Rest in peace, Jean.
Katharine (Kate) Zener (Rossier)
Oh Rick, I was so sorry to hear about Jean passing. I was so thrilled to see her at the reunion and had no idea what she was going through healthwise. I'm sending prayers for and love to you and your whole family. Kate