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Tobin Barlow Obituary
Tobin was born on July 29, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri. Tobin grew up in Lawrence, Kansas and was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. He attended Lawrence High School where he met and briefly married his high school sweetheart, Mary Gibbs. In 1980, the two had a daughter, Angela to whom he was the world's best dad and her very best friend.
In 1982, Tobin proudly joined the United States Marine Corps. While off base in San Diego, he survived an attack that left him paralyzed from the waist down. This did not keep him from a life well lived, full of good times with family, friends and a little bit of trouble to keep things fun. Underneath a big red beard and some great tattoos, was a kind, intelligent man who worked hard to be a son his momma was proud of.
He will be remembered by his Mother, Margaret (Allee) Barlow, his daughter Angela Barlow and her wife Kathryn Barlow, brother Bruce Barlow and his wife Kristen Barlow, sister Amy Barlow and her husband Nathan Kramer, nephew Austin Barlow, niece Zoe (Barlow) Smith her husband Casey and their two daughters Ebben and Ardis, as well as extended family, countless friends and his rotten little dog Scruffy.
He was preceded in death by his father Alfred Barlow.
Memorial services are postponed until a safer date in an effort to protect Tobin's loved ones.
Memorials may be made to a local charity of the donor's choice in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence KS 66044.
Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tobin Barlow
Bell Robin
September 17, 2020
Very sorry to hear about Tobin’s passing. He was a long time acquaintance and friend since our high school years at Lawrence High Extension. I laughed when he would ride his motorCycle around the school parking lot and other places at Holcomb Park back in the late 70’s. We were real rebels back then! He will be sincerely missed!
Byron Miller
September 8, 2020
Very tough to loose a family member.
Much love from our family to yours, in these times.
Byron & Ann Miller
Helen Piley
September 1, 2020
My condolences to Tobin’s family. He was a good guy. Keeping you in my thoughts.
Helen
Linda
September 1, 2020
Dear family, I'm sorry to hear about Tobby. He will be missed by so many. Sending prayers. Linda McInroy
amy adams
August 31, 2020
Tobin and I were in Orchestra together at LHS. I remember his great sense of humor. We also played pool together while in his wheel chair. My sympathy to his family.
Amy Adams
Beverly Boyle
August 30, 2020
Tobin was one of a kind, he loved to tease me and throw me onto his lap while we had a few drinks at Johnnies, he will be missed dearly, Rest In Peace friend until we meet again, all memories will remain within my heart❤❤
Beverly Boyle
Gloria Souza
August 30, 2020
My heart goes out to all family and friends of Tobin Barlow. Rest in Heavenly Peace Tobin. You will truly be missed by many people .
Debbie and Bo Chaffee
August 30, 2020
Tobin was such a remarkable and memorable character that was full of life and so many jokes. He touched our lives from the day I met him! Bo and I both loved and enjoyed Tobin’s outlook on life. He was right up front at our wedding almost 25 yrs ago smiling and wishing Bo and I many well wishes. We couldn’t ask for a better friend.
Tobin you will be so missed that my heart aches. We love and miss you already my dear friend. I am so proud to have called you our friend for many years. Till we meet again on the other side!
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