Elaine Barnes
June 30, 1928 - February 4, 2017
Elaine Barnes, age 88, passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2017. She was born and raised in Los Angeles. She was married and raised her 6 children in the Santa Barbara area. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Doretta Merlin; one son, Kenneth Ray; and her sister, Merlin Eleanor. She is survived by her two daughters, Ellen Anderson and Hazel (Larry) Hertzler; two sons, Hap (DeDe) Blackwood and Jack Barnes; 6 grand children, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great- grandchildren. She is also survived by 3 brothers, Claude, Floyd and Clifford Hague; and many nieces and nephews. We are going to miss you very much, Mom and Memaw! A graveside service will be held at Santa Barbara Cemetery, Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. The family wishes to thank Mission Terrace and staff for their wonderful care for our mother. We also want to thank Welch-Ryce-Haider for taking care of all our needs.
Elaine Barnes, age 88, passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2017. She was born and raised in Los Angeles. She was married and raised her 6 children in the Santa Barbara area. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Doretta Merlin;... View Obituary & Service Information