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James Michael BARRETT

  • September 15, 1990 - April 1, 2012
  • Gwinn, Michigan
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“I hadn't realized til recently that this site existed. Two of my wonderful childhood friends passed away unexpectedly, both from Sawyer. Jimbo, the...Read More » ”
1 of 18 | Posted by: Your Pal

“Steph So sorry to hear about your brother. My thought and prayers are with you. ”
2 of 18 | Posted by: Cassie Colleur - Marquette, MI

“Vicki, Mike and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories help you through...Read More » ”
3 of 18 | Posted by: patti pellow - gwinn, MI

“So sorry for your loss...Wook was a friend of my son Cord and I have heard many crazy stories of the fun times they shared...I remember him sitting...Read More » ”
4 of 18 | Posted by: Alison and Kevin Martin - SC

“Mike,Vicki and Michelle: We are so sorry to hear about Jim. We wish we were there to be of some help.Please know that you all will be in our prayers....Read More » ”
5 of 18 | Posted by: Glen and chris - gwinn, MI

“For years we grew up together. Shared classes in school, went to the same parties, kept inside jokes. Jim was never just a friend but family to many....Read More » ”
6 of 18 | Posted by: Nicole Cheney - skandia, MI

“We all love and miss you Wooki...may you rest in peace. Prayers and thoughts go out to the family that you may find comfort in this time of tragedy ”
7 of 18 | Posted by: Kimberly Kay Lambert - Gwinn, MI

“To you all...fond memories will carry you through this terrible time. Hugs to you all as Heaven has another angel to watch over us. ”
8 of 18 | Posted by: Mary Jo - Gwinn, MI

“Mike and Vicki, I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find the peace and understanding which will help you cope. I have missed visiting with you...Read More » ”
9 of 18 | Posted by: Mike Ilmonen - Negaunee, MI

“To the entire family and friends of the Barrett family...We are Alannah's Great Aunt and Uncle.We wanted to give your family all our thoughts and...Read More » ”
10 of 18 | Posted by: Ramsey and Amy Gauthier - MI

“Mike and Vicki and family: My sincerest sympathy in the loss of your son/brother/father. I did not have the honor of knowing Jim but my heart...Read More » ”
11 of 18 | Posted by: Nona L.Uren - Negaunee, MI

“Mike, Vikki, and family: We are so very sorry. We will keep you all in our prayers. The Micheau's ”
12 of 18 | Posted by: Tj, Andrea, and kids - MI

“Mike, Vikki, and family: We are so very sorry. We will keep you all in our prayers. The Micheau's ”
13 of 18 | Posted by: Tj, Andrea, and kids - MI

“You will be strongly missed, Wooki. You were a great friend with such a big heart. I can't believe you are gone, the last time I talked to you... You...Read More » ”
14 of 18 | Posted by: Kelli - Gwinn, MI

“Vicki & Mike we are so sorry on the loss of your son. Our hearts are very heavy for all of you, Alannah will always know that her Daddy loves her...Read More » ”
15 of 18 | Posted by: Paul & Michelle Uhlbeck - Skandia, MI

“Marrilyn, Vicki, Mike, Stephanie, & Michelle You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort and love at this time from family and...Read More » ”
16 of 18 | Posted by: Pat & Art Cheslog - Limestone, ME

“Jim you were a great man, you had a big heart and you will always be remembered. I will always rememer the good times, and when our beautifal...Read More » ”
17 of 18 | Posted by: Chelsea Gardner - marquette, MI

“Mike Vicki Steph & Michelle - On behalf of Donny & I - Please know we are here for you. We are heartbroke for all of you - Remember the good times...Read More » ”
18 of 18 | Posted by: Bobby Glenn Brown - Marquette, MI


James Michael "Wooki" Barrett, 21, of Gwinn, died unexpectedly, Sunday, April 1, 2012. Jim was born on September 15, 1990 in Marquette to Michael and Vicki (Pelkie) Barrett and was a lifelong area resident. He had attended Gwinn High School. Jim enjoyed going to deer camp with his friends all year long as well as fishing. He loved to snow board, go snowmobiling, dirt biking and 4-Wheeling. Jim especially enjoyed playing with kids and spending weekends with his daughter. He was known to always be there to open his heart and his home to a friend in need. Survivors include his parents, Michael and Vicki Barrett of Gwinn; two children, Aaron James and Alannah Nicole; two sisters, Stephanie (Terry) Barfield of Grand Rapids, MI and Michelle (Michael) Hill of Eglin AFB, FL; three nephews, Michael, Nicholas and Mathew and a niece, Makayla; maternal grandmother, Marilyn Ryan of Marquette; also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends at Sawyer. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Michael and Blanche Barrett; maternal grandfather, Harlan Pelkie and an uncle, Pat "Clubfoot" Barrett. Friends may call at the Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home on Thursday, April 5, 2012 from 1 to 3 p.m. where a memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Lon Russell officiating. Burial will take place in the Gwinn Cemetery. Memorials are preferred in lieu of other expressions of sympathy. Memories may be shared at www.canalefuneral.com