Dean Carroll Barriball, Jr., 65, of Big Spring, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2005, at his home with all his loved ones surrounding him. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at the Trinity Memorial Park Peace Chapel, with Rev. Jim Liggett, pastor of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, officiating.Dean was born on June 29, 1939, in Bedford, Ohio, to Dean, Sr. and Margaret Barriball and married Janice R. Wallis on August 15, 1959 in Shortslands, Bromley, Kent, England. He was a member of St Mary's Episcopal Church and the Air Force Sergeant's Association.He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of forty-five years, Janice Barriball of Big Spring; his two much loved children, Dean Barriball III and Mandy Collins and her husband, Glenn; and three granddaughters, Destiny, Haley and Shelby Collins. He is also survived by his sister, Joan and her husband, Bill Raymond, their daughter, Leslie and husband, Jim Leffler; his Aunt Marion; brother-in-law, Paul A. Wallis and wife, Pam, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Margie Martell.Dean's chosen careers were the United States Air Force for twenty years, postal worker and devoted, loving nurse for numerous years. He excelled in all of his chosen careers and made many, many friends who loved him. Dean was a loving, genteel, patient husband and father. He gave his all to his family and as Mandy has said "What do you say when the most wonderful man in the world has gone?". You were our love, our friend and our hero, and all of us are so proud to call you husband, Daddy and our friend. It was our honor to be part of your family and life and know each of us held such a special place in your heart.Wait for me my darling husband and friend, you gave me two beautiful gifts with Dean and Mandy who have made us so very proud always.You always made all of us feel so cherished and loved, Dean, you were the wind beneath my wings lifting me up and giving me the love, courage and faith I needed during dark and sad times. You always filled our home with love, laughter and fun with your funny jokes and happiness.Sleep well my precious, you were my precious, precious diamond who always shown brighter than the brightest star.Sweet dreams my love, you'll be in hearts and lives forever, your loving wife, Jan, your daughter, (Baby Girl) Mandy and your son, Dean III.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the National Ataxia Foundation, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Research, 2600 Fernbrook Lane, Suite 119, Minneapolis, MN 55447.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
