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Barry Bodkin
BARRY BODKIN
Olin
Barry L. Bodkin, 56, of Olin, passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at the Iowa City VA Health Care System. His family has granted his wishes of cremation, with a burial at a later date at Green Center Cemetery in
Morley.
Barry Lynn Bodkin was born Oct. 18, 1958, to Daryl "Red" and Norma (Smith) Bodkin in Anamosa, Iowa. He attended the Olin school district until going into Job Corps in Pine Busch, Neb., where he received his GED in 1976. Job Corps is where he learned many of his carpentry and electrician skills. Barry served in the United States Army from 1976 to 1978 and learned his heavy equipment and truck driving skills.
He was a carpenter and also drove truck for VIP Sanitation of Scotch Grove until retiring in March 2014. He loved to tinker with everything, go fishing and drive trucks. Barry liked hanging out with his friends and spending time at Fall's Garage. He adored spending time and watching movies with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his father, Daryl "Red" Bodkin of Olin; two sons, Adam Bodkin of Olin and Danny Bodkin of Monticello; three grandchildren, Heath, Isaiah and Nevea Bodkin; and one sister, Trudy (Randy) Fisher of Olin.
Barry was preceded in death by his mother and one brother, John.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com.
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