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Jeffrey Alan Barkhurst

July 2, 2021
Jeffrey Alan Barkhurst, 59, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Oct 5, 2021.
Jeffrey was born Nov. 22, 1961, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Loyd and Audrey Lashley Barkhurst. He was a 1979 graduate of Weeping Water High School in Nebraska and earned a business degree from Washburn University, Topeka.
Jeffrey served our country in the U.S. Navy and later served in the Resource Management Squadron, 190th Air Refueling Wing, Kansas Air National Guard, from which he retired.
Jeff loved being a father, fishing and gardening. He had a root beer colored Harley Sportster and enjoyed riding.
Grateful to have shared his life are his son, Joseph Barkhurst (Elizabeth Manderscheid); grandson, Carson Barkhurst; his father, Loyd Barkhurst (dec.); his mother, Audrey Barkhurst, Wichita; brothers Gene Barkhurst (Cheryl), Avoca, Nebraska, and Michael Barkhurst, Derby; Joseph’s mother, Colleen Sabatini, Topeka; and many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Oct. 16, at 10 a.m. at Mater Dei Holy Name Church. The rosary will be prayed 30 minutes prior to Mass.
Inurnment with military honors will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka VA Hospital for patients’ needs, and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614.
Condolences may be sent online to https://www.kevinbrennanfamily.com/obituaries/Jeffrey-Barkhurst/#!/TributeWall
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