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Barney Vachal

December 19, 1926 - October 14, 2009
Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Tuesday 10/20, 2:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Monday 10/19, 4:25 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705

Barney Vachal, 82, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel in Midland with Rev. Bob Porterfield, officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland.Barney was born December 19, 1926 in Wichita, Kansas to Demetria and Barney A. Vachal. He married Bonnie Bailey on November 26, 1952 in El Dorado, Kansas. He was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church.Barney was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the South Pacific Theater in World War II. He was a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. He was known as "Opa" by his grandchildren, whom he loved dearly. He enjoyed hiking, fishing and playing golf. He never raised his voice, was always calm and collected. He was patient and unselfish. Barney enjoyed playing board games, especially chess. He taught his grandchildren to play chess and enjoyed letting them win. He was a very creative person.Survivors include wife, Bonnie of Midland; daughter Penny Othold of Midland; daughter Peggy Franks and husband Kent of Midland; grandsons, Clayton Othold of College Station and Cole Franks and Kyle Franks of Midland; granddaughter Katie Othold of Midland; and sister Geri Allen of Denver, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Jackie Vachal.Memorial donations may be made to Home Hospice of Midland, 901 W Missouri AVE, Midland, TX 79701.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Tuesday 10/20, 2:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Monday 10/19, 4:25 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map

Barney Vachal, 82, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel in Midland with Rev. Bob Porterfield, officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland.Barney was born December 19, 1926 in Wichita, KansasContinue Reading

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Eva Vachal left a message on November 8, 2009:
Dear Bonnie, Annamarie recently informed me of Barney's passing. I extend my deepest sympathy to you, Penny and Peggy. My thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Eva Vachal
Ludi Navarro left a message on October 20, 2009:
Penny and Vachal family, I am so sorry for your loss. Although I could not attend the service you were in my thoughts and prayers. I didn't know your dad, but I do know he must have been a wonderful one because he left behind a wonderful and loving family. All my prayers are with you and your family.
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
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