Dean F. Barton, age 58, devoted Husband and Father, of Pear Court, Fogelsville PA, died Thursday, November 17th, 2005 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township PA. He is the husband of Brenda D. (Davis) Barton.
Born in West Chester PA, he is the son of the late C. Francis and Kathryn (Goodwin) Barton. Dean worked as a Clinical Supervisor in the Provider 50 Program at Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit, Schnecksville PA, for 5 years until 2001. He also was a Psychiatric Social Worker for 20 years at Muhlenberg Hospital Center, Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Bethlehem PA, of which he was the Supervisor for the last 10 years.
He earned his Master's Degree in Social Work in 1982 from Marywood College, Scranton PA. Dean served his country honorably during the Vietnam War in the United States Army as a Social Work Psychology Specialist. He was a Member of First Presbyterian Church of Allentown PA and the Pennsylvania Veterans Association.
In addition to his Loving Wife of 34 years, he is also survived by his Loving Children; Son, Nathan D. Barton at home; Daughter, Adriane E. Barton at home; and Sister, Sandra, wife of James Fairchild of Lake Mathews CA.
Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, at the First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, 3231 Tilghman Street, Allentown. Family and Friends may call 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Interment to follow services at the Union Hill Cemetery, Kennett Square PA. The Reverend Dr. Gregory K. Palmer will officiate at the service.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to your local Humane Society and/or Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, Allentown.
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Dean,
You were the first of the wonderful Barton family that I met some 30 years ago. You were my supervisor at the mental health clinic and modeled so many fine attributes that a social worker should possess in our profession. Your steadfast patience, kindness, concern, clinical expertise and sense of humor, both with myself and our patients, always impressed me.
Your beautiful and loving wife, Brenda, was the next Barton to enter my life some two years later. Her office was across the hall from mine at Family and Children's Services at my first "real" job out of graduate school. Once again, I also learned a great deal from observing Brenda in her daily counseling endeavors, as well as listening to her present cases in our countless hours of peer supervision together. She also left an impression on me as the kind of social worker I would continually strive to become. We also began a friendship that has continued for over 25 years!!!
Some eight years later, our paths would cross again. This time it was at the home of our mutual babysitter, Barbara Anderson. It was the first meeting for our two young daughters, both about 9 months of age at the time. It was
there that a bond began between our two beautiful girls that has lasted more than 20 years.!! Our family vacations that included Adrianne were always extra fun and "full of excitement and her exuberance for life".
I had always heard stories throughout the years about your son, Nathan, but never really had the chance to spend time with him until a few years ago. He came to our home while working for one of those companies who promises to help college kids make lots of money!!
Well I'll tell you--if his earnings would have been based solely on performance, presentation, ability to get in there quickly and connect with the customer, then he should have made millions that summer. He did such an exceptional job and really believed in his product. He really impressed me those two hours he spent at my home that summer and I was so happy to finally get to spend some time with your son. I could surely see a combination of you and Brenda in his appearance, mannerisms and dedication to his cause!!!
I know this may be an "old-fashioned" concept, but I still believe that the man of the home establishes the pace and mood for the family. He sets the tone and leads by example.
Dean, you have set quite an example for your family, especially during your most difficult times in your life. You have fought many tough battles, but always kept your sense of love and dignity in your life and your strong commitment to providing a nurturing family environment. Whenever I spoke to you on the phone, I always enjoyed our conversations and could always appreciate how you kept your finger on the "pulse" of your family. You will be sorely missed by the many whose lives you have touched and inspired to do better. The essence of the kind of man you were will surely be forever evident, as I look forward and continue to spend time with your extraordinary and special family.
God Bless You and Your Family Forever
Judy Puchyr and Family
Saturday, November 26, 2005 5:19 PM EST
Dear Brenda, Nathan, and Adriane,
We were so sorry to hear of Dean's death. Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire family. If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to call.
With sincere sympathy,
Janice, Ken, Kristen and Kelly Gerlach
Friday, November 25, 2005 6:47 AM EST
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