Posted by Terry Powers on November 22, 2022:

Raymon Clay "Buzz" Barlow, age 85, a retired Army Colonel and veteran of 28 years service, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 15, 2011. He was born August 14, 1925 in Honolulu, Hawaii to the late Helen and Raymond Clay Barlow. He was a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, class of '49, and, of the University of Arizona where he received a Masters Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Col. Barlow was also a graduate of the Army War College. During his Military service he served during the Korean War and in the Viet Nam War. He received the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster; the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; the Joint Services Commendation Medal; and, the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Following retirement from the Army, he worked both as a stock broker, and later, for the City of El Paso, Texas, as Deputy Administrator of the Public Transit System. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather. He volunteered at both the V.A. and as a "Honey-Doer" for the San Antonio Assistance League. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Barlow. Buzz is survived by his wife of 61 years, Corie Verburg Barlow, his daughter, Karen Barlow Ford (George), his son, Raymon Clay "Buzz" Barlow III (Shaaron), his granddaughters Amy Ford Freiermuth (Mark), Melanie Ford, Ashleigh Ford Davis (Morgan), and Victoria Barlow Rubinson (Adam); his grandsons Raymon Barlow IV, Michael Barlow; his great-granddaughters Lexi Freiermuth, Samantha Rubinson; his great-grandsons Chase Freiermuth, and Benjamin Rubinson, and his sister-in-law, Lolete Barlow. He was a beloved brother-in-law and Uncle to many and will be deeply missed. GRAVESIDE SERVICE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2011 11:30 A.M. FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY WITH FULL MILITARY HONORS A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT 1:00 P.M. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (404 N Alamo St.) The Rev. George Sturch and The Rev. Scott Simpson will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church or to the San Antonio Assistance League, P.O.Box 13130, San Antonio,Tx 78213. Published in Express-News on February 24, 2011 SPOUSE Cornelia Verburg Barlow November 14, 1928 - March 19, 2021 Mrs. Cornelia "Corie" Verburg Barlow, age 92, passed away on March 19, 2021 to be with her husband, Col. Raymon "Buzz" Barlow in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. Corie was born on November 14, 1928 to the late Cornelia and Lambertus Verburg in Santa Ana, California. She was the 6th of 10 siblings. She graduated in 1946 as Valedictorian of her high School class and attended Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, VA. She married her soul mate, Buzz, after he graduated from West Point in 1949. They were married for just over 61 years. Buzz passed away in 2011. She was a devoted daughter, a wife, a Mom, a grandmother (Nanya), a great-grandmother and a friend to many. She was a devoted volunteer as a 20+ year member of the San Antonio Assistance League during which time she was awarded the Ada Laughlin Award. She loved anything to do with sewing and playing the piano and organ, having played for many school and church functions. Her sewing and needlework were legendary, including smocking and French hand sewing. She would often share her knowledge and skills with anyone who was willing to learn. She co-chaired the church sewing circle making clothes for children. Corie is survived by her daughter, Karen Ford (husband George) and her son, Buzz Barlow (wife Shaaron). Also, her granddaughters Amy Ford Freiermuth (husband Mark), Melanie Ford McKinley (husband Seth), Ashleigh Ford, Tori Barlow Rubinson (husband Adam), her grandsons Clay Barlow and Michael Barlow (wife Savannah). And her great-grandchildren Chase Freiermuth, Lexie Freiermuth, Caleb McKinley, Hannah McKinley, Anais Davis, Sami Rubinson, Ben Rubinson and John Rubinson. She is preceded in death by 5 siblings -- Jennie Hoffman, Burt Verburg, Henry Verburg, Marie Blackburn, Agnus Patton, and John Verburg and is survived by her sisters Elsie Janney, Helen Holdren and Margaret Moran. She was also preceded in death by John Barlow, her brother-in-law, and survived by Lolete Barlow, her sister-in-law. The family will receive visitors at Porter Loring North on Saturday, April 3, 2021 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Funeral Service: Saturday, April 03, 2021, 2:00 PM Porter Loring North Chapel 2102 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, TX The Reverend Scott Simpson will officiate. Interment: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Porter Loring

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