Gail Ann Barney

Gail Ann Barney, 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the American Fork Hospital surrounded by her friends and staff.

She was born on November 8, 1962 in Salt Lake City, Utah, a daughter of William Robert and Delia Elizabeth Koenecke Barney.

She was admitted to the Utah State Training School in 1967. She called USDC home for 58 years. Gail almost always had a smile on her face. She was friendly, outgoing, and liked to tease staff. She would reach to pull hair with a smile on her face.

Gail liked to go on walks and ride the wheelchair bike. She enjoyed attending dances and various social and recreational activities on campus. Gail loved her roommates and had lived with them for many years. She liked to spend time with people and time outside in the sun, even if it was cold. She enjoyed sitting on the outdoor swing as well as looking out the window from inside. She also loved to flip through and destroy magazines.

Gail was a person who radiated happiness, light, and love. She will be dearly missed.

Entrusted to Gillies Funeral Chapel, Brigham City, Utah. Gail is going to be interred in the Brigham City Cemetery at a future date