Obituary of Victor M. DeBarr

DeBarrVictor Victor M. DeBarr Victor M. DeBarr, age 76, of Buckhannon, WV died Friday, January 9, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. He was born July 12, 1938 in Buckhannon, a son of the late Freeman D. and Alma Catherine Grim DeBarr. On June 2, 1963 he married Malinda Catherine “Cathy” Mills who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Beth Materne and husband Kevin of Buckhannon; one granddaughter, Grace Materne of Buckhannon and one grandson, Garrett Materne of Buckhannon. Mr. DeBarr graduated from Buckhannon-Upshur High School in 1956 and WVWC with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry in 1961. He earned his Master’s Degree in Administration from WVU. Victor worked for Upshur County Schools as a Math/Science Teacher and Administrator from 1961 to 1994, retiring with 33 years of experience. He also served on the Upshur County Board of Education from 1996 until 2000. Mr. DeBarr was a member of the Chapel Hill UMC where he served on various committees in addition to singing in the choir and teaching Sunday School classes. As a youth and young adult, he was active in 4-H and was a life member of the 4-H All-Stars. Victor was involved in a variety of community activities including: member and past president of the Buckhannon Country Club, past member of Buckhannon Lanes Bowling Leagues, former member and past president of the Buckhannon Choral Society, member of the St. Joseph’s Hospital Aux and hospital planning committee, member of the WVWC Emeritus Club and a member of the Upshur County Association of Retired School Employees. He volunteered for the American Red Cross Blood Drives, Relay for Life and frequently delivered Meals on Wheels. Mr. DeBarr enjoyed golfing and bowling with his friends, singing and cross stitching. He loved traveling and spending time with his family and friends and dogs and reading the Bible. He especially enjoyed the daily visits with his grandchildren. Friends will be received Tuesday, January 13, 2015 from 4-8 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 11 AM Wednesday at Chapel Hill UMC with the Rev. Helen R. Oates and the Rev. Ron M. McCauley officiating. Burial will follow in Buckhannon Memorial Park in Buckhannon. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Upshur County Association of Retired School Employees Scholarship Fund c/o Marty Eshelman 1679 Heavner Grove Rd. Buckhannon, WV 26201. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Tuesday, January 13, 2015 from 4-8 PM Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Funeral Service Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 11 AM Chapel Hill United Methodist Church Burial Buckhannon Memorial Park