Please help fund a veteran's funeral for his family.

We have looked into VA benefits which cover the burial but not the casket or funeral services. Dad had minimal life insurance benefit outside the VA, not even enough to cover just the casket, despite trying to choose one of the cheapest at the funeral home. We just want to give him the funeral he made known that he wanted.

Steven Kenneth Barnett passed away Thursday Aug 14 2025 in Columbia MO at the Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital, from a stroke after a long battle of heart disease.

Steve was born in Colby KS on April 27 1948 to Kenneth and Beth Barnett. He graduated Atchison County Community High School in 1966. He served in the Coast Guard during the Vietnam War 1967 to 1971 in Norfolk, VA. Throughout his life he lived in Atchinson KS, Shrewsbury MA, and around Springfield MO (Strafford, Bolivar, Conway, Radar).

He met Julie Pomeroy in 1988, and they were together 36 years, their wedding anniversary on Sept. 18. He was a CDL truck driver for 20 plus years. He was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Missouri Synod.

He enjoyed working on vehicles, collecting tractor models, reading historical books, and collecting stereo systems, speakers, vinyl records and cassettes of many music genres.

He will be remembered for his love of country and generosity to the Native American children, helping donate to build schools and afford provisions.

He is preceded in death by parents and brother, Dan.

Steve Barnett is survived by his wife, Julie, sons Waylon and Anthony J., AJ’s wife Morric, sisters Beck and Kris, and nephews and nieces: Dana Kay, Tim, and Kevin; Justin, Christopher, and Lyndsey; Tony, Travis, and Tabitha; Chris, Darren, and Shelly; Ronnie, Freeman, and Becky.