Edward Barnard

Vallejo, California

Edward Lloyd Barnard, lovingly known as “Saint Ed,” passed away on July 23, 2025, in Vallejo, California, at the age of 85. He was born on April 26, 1940, in Webster, South Dakota.

Ed dedicated his life to education and service. For 37 years, he taught World History at Lompoc Junior High/Middle School in Lompoc, California, where he inspired generations of students with his passion for learning and his steady kindness. He earned his teaching degree from Minot State University and later received a Master’s degree from Cal Poly University.

A man of deep faith, Ed was active in the Methodist Church in both Lompoc, California, and Minot, North Dakota. His life was marked by compassion, patience, and a quiet strength that endeared him to everyone who knew him.

Despite being sight-impaired from birth, Ed excelled at athletics, especially basketball, tennis, and bowling. His perseverance and determination were an inspiration to his family, friends, and students alike.

Ed was a devoted husband to his beloved wife of 64 years, JoDee Barnard. He was a loving father to Robert Barnard (Eveline) and the late Mark Barnard. Proud grandfather to Blake, Coary, Mallory and Lucas and great grandfather to Ryan, Eric, Ady, Summer and Nash. His legacy of love, faith, and dedication to family will live on in the lives he touched.

He will be deeply missed and forever cherished.