June 12 1941 July 17 2019
Stephen Ray Barlow, 78, of Mason City, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice in Mason City. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, with Rev. Dr. Pat Hall officiating. Burial will be at Clear Lake Cemetery with military honors provided by the Clear Lake VFW Post 4868 Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2019, at the funeral home in Clear Lake. Steve was born June 12, 1941, the son of Vern and Marion (Spillman) Barlow in Burchinal, IA. He was united in marriage and to that union three daughters were born. He later married Connie Fraser. Steve grew up and attended school in Clear Lake and Mason City before enlisting in the United States Air Force and serving in Panama during the Vietnam War. Throughout his life he worked as a mechanic and also drove a semi for many years. Steve loved racing cars, eagles, leather work, working on cars, and watching Westerns. He also loved taking care of his house and completing projects outside on his property. Steve is survived by his wife, Connie of Mason City; two daughters, Mysti Acosta and Tammy Quirindongo, both of Austin, MN; two step-children, Brian Barlow of Rudd, IA and Jennifer Barlow of Waterloo, IA; eleven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Vern Barlow, Jr. of Mesa, AZ, Kae Barlow of Tempe, AZ and Roland Barlow of Clear Lake; a special niece and caregiver, Cherryl Poole and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and youngest daughter, Michelle R. Barlow-Kelly. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Stephen Ray Barlow please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Stephen Ray Barlow June 12 1941 July 17 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Manly, state: Iowa