Date Of Birth: August 27, 1945
Date Of Death: February 12, 2012
Robert J. Barron, 66, passed away on February 12, 2012. Bob loved baseball, especially the Yankees, and was a big fan of the New England Patriots. He also enjoyed working with the Indy Racing League for several years, where he made many life-long friends and earned the nickname “Snoopy.” Bob retired from the federal government as a highly skilled Air Traffic Controller. He was a loving father and is survived by his children, Todd (Jody) Barron, Traci (Mark) Kistner, and Kelley (Ron) Barron, and his granddaughter, Lauren Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Helen Barron. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 16 at Harry W Moore Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Road. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until service time.
Pat Charlie Johnson says
We were so very sorry to hear of Snoopy’s passing. I still hear him and his dad at station 7 taking care of the safety of the drivers. His voice was so familiar and I knew when we heard something from him it was noteworthy. He gave us weather reports from turn 3 so those of us on the frontstretch knew what was coming. We will all have a great race in heaven with our fellow observers one day.
Star says
Bill I wish to express my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your brother
He that touches our heart shall forever reside there
always and forever your friend
Star
Friends from the Indy Car Observer Team says
Our deepest sympathy is extended. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss Bob (Snoopy) but we will never forget him. Although he’s departed we’ll probably still get an update or two on the radio from turn 3. And as always, it will be a solid and accurate report. May God bless you Snoop and your family that you’ve temporarily left behind. God Speed!
N Bennett Benny says
Just a short note to say.See Yaa
To a special kind of GUY.If you need help there he was.
At the speedway He was always ready to lend a hand.I was with him lots of times and he was one you could depend on.Only can i say SEE YA. You are in a better place.GOD BLESS. Your Friend Benny
Glenn Timmis says
I and my wife Mary have known Snoopy for over thirty years and never would we have imagined for things to turn out this way. As a matter of fact I worked with Snoopys’ father over thirty if not fourty years ago. We remenber the whole family from those days. This is very tragic and may he rest in peace. The countless days at race tracks, on airplanes, in adult beveraGE ESTABLISHMENTS. i CAN ONLY SAY godspeed MY DEAR FRIEND.
Rick Hoehnke says
I would like to say the same things that Glenn Timmis said also so very true. He was a great friend a great fellow observer and a great travel Friend. I will always remember you on airplane’s pavement races and dirt races and the drinking establishments were the guys get together You better keep the races going up there in heaven. YYY Rick Hoehnke
Bruce Morrett says
When I first started as an observer Snoopy was one of the first ones I was fortunate to have teach me the “ropes”. His knowledge and professionalism was first rate. His attention to detail when providing information on the track and drivers was “spot on”. My deepest condolences to his family. He will be missed.
Bill Lisa Radez says
We are deeply sorry for the Family’s loss in the death of Bob Barron. He will be missed by all.
Sincerely: Bill & Lisa Radez
Don Henley says
I grew up across the street from Bob & he graduated with me. I’m so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Praying for each of you.
Raine Hurt says
Snoopy- You were always a friend and will be missed more than you knew. You were a good observer, and always ready with a hug or a joke. We wore a lot of racetrack dirt together over the years, but it bonded the whole crew together. I know you, my dad, and the rest of the guys are at that big racetrack in the sky. I love and miss all of you. – Raine
Rudy Lisa Brinker says
Please accept our heartfelt condolences to Tracie & Mark Kistner
Dave Price says
Snoopy.. Thank You for making all the long days at the track in the cold, the rain, the snow, or the heat more bearable. Thank You for your contributions to safety and the well being of the competitors. Thank You for your friendship and support. Your passion and dedication for motor sports will be missed by us all. Dave and Fern Price
Traci Kistner says
Dad,
I feel like you were taken from us way to soon, and I’m not ready to say good-bye to you so soon. I feel we’ve gotten closer in the past five years and stayed in contact consistantly finally. I didn’t get a chance to see you near enough growing up. I will, however, remeber all those years at the track and sitting right behind you watching you work. I know my love for racing came from your introduction early on( I think I was about 5yrs. old). Thanks for all the great memories. I love you!
Your oldest daughter,
Traci Michelle
Traci Kistner says
Ilove You and miss you!
Traci Michelle
Brothers and Sister says
As long as we have memories, you will never be forgotten.
Mary Glenn Timmis says
When Snoopy passed away Mary & me were on vacation in Honolulu so we were not able to be present for any services which saddened us greatly. I remember Bob for our IRL trips to Motegi Japan which were very interesting to say the least. On our first trip I remember him ordering a pizza which arrived and did not look like or taste like what we are used to. He thought there was some kind of sea food in it and refused to eat THAT BAIT. THat became his trade mark statement everywhere we went each and every year. He would say you guys are just trying to feed me BAIT. After the first couple of years we started eating most of our meals at the track, so that took away some of the adventure, however every chance we got we would remind him of THE BAIT just to keep him on his toes. He took ir all pretty well and just indulged us for our mischief every now and then. Snoopy is greatly missed and will be forever our OBSERVER who went to OBSERVER HEAVEN! Thank You!
Robert J Barron says
To my Dad,
It’s been one year since I last talked to you. I miss your smile, your laugh, and your odd since of humor which I inherited.
The six years before you died, we had gotten closer than we had ever been before. I’m so greatful for that time. Your picture of you on your boat, along with a plaque I gave you sit on my bookshelf, and I look at it everyday, knowing your smiling at me. I miss you. I love you!
My daughter, Traci Michelle
Brothers and Sister says
As long as we have memories, you will never be forgotten.