HAPPY JACK, Ariz. — Kevin Barnard, 68, passed away quietly in Happy Jack, Ariz. on April 28th.

Brother, friend, smoke spotter and mountain man. Longtime resident of the northern Arizona mountains that he loved. 

Leaves behind brothers John and Pete; and sister Suzanne. 

A ceremony and scattering of his ashes will be held on Oct. 3rd in the mountains surrounding Payson, Ariz.

Nothing but good memories of our brother and friend. He lived happy and content on his own terms. RIP Kevy.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 16, 2025