Barnett, Jolene

60, passed away on May 8, 2014. Jolene was born on August 20, 1953 in Bismarck, North Dakota to Joseph and Cecilia (Dilger) Wetch. She graduated from Bismarck High School and North Dakota State University in Fargo with a degree in psychology. She lived in several states, calling North Dakota, Washington, Alaska home and then ultimately settling in Arizona. She married Ross Barnett and they had one son, Chad. After graduation she worked several different occupations with both small and large companies; she accepted each new challenge with determination and gusto. People enjoyed being around Jolene; she impacted and touched those who knew and loved her. She will be remembered for her contagious laugh; she found humor in every day life. She was very clever, witty, hard-working, and fun to be with. She loved good music, especially Jimmy Buffet. She enjoyed cooking, many crafts, which most recently included scrapbooking, and shopping. Jolene was preceded in death by her parents Joseph A. and Cecilia M. Wetch; she is survived by her husband, Ross and son, Chad; sisters, Sandra (Bill) Illich, Idaho Falls, ID; Kathleen Kotin, Phoenix; brothers, Timothy (Carla) Wetch, Bismarck, ND, and Joseph A. (Lori) Wetch, Jr., Fargo, ND; 10 nieces and nephews and 8 great nieces and nephews. A celebration of life ceremony will be on June 28th at 12:00 at 8303 E. Valley Vista Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260