Harold Lynn Barger - Obituary

arold Lynn Barger, 62, of Huntingtown, MD, passed away peacefully at Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC on September 28, 2017, with his wife and two daughters present. Harold was born in Wilmington, DE on May 19, 1955 to Evelyn (Bomar) and Herbert Barger. Harold enjoyed growing up military as part of the US Air Force family. His fondest memories were living in Japan as a young boy while his family was stationed there. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in November 1973 at the age 18. After basic training, he was stationed at Andrews Air Force base where he worked as a dental specialist. He received a Commendation Medal for his outstanding service for identifying victims of the Pan Am 747 flight disaster in Tenerife, Spain. During his time in the Air Force, he worked as a projectionist in the evenings and received his Bachelor of Arts from University of Maryland in 1987. Harold married the love of his life Carol Wozniak in September 1979 and had two daughters, Jennifer and Johanna. He entered the Federal Government as a Program Manager for Navy Family Housing. This position enabled him to do what he did best, travel! After the end of his 10 years of Federal service, Harold and Carol started a successful computer business in Alexandria, VA. He also obtained a real estate license and a Virginia Class A Build Contractors License. Harold then took on another new challenge and attended Belmont Technical College in Ohio, earning an Associates Degree in Building Preservation and Restoration. While at Belmont Technical, he was selected as the President of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. He applied his knowledge to several notable historic monuments and artifacts, including Thomas Jefferson’s grave memorial at Monticello. Harold ended his diverse career as a Property Manager of a condominium complex in the heart of Washington, DC. Harold was a man who had everlasting love for his family, a strong belief in God, profound respect for the military and truly cherished his life. He had many joys: making memories on many family vacations, spending time at Disney World, watching his grandkids in sports and school events, family dinners every week and cookouts on the Big Green Egg. Harold was always looking for a new adventure. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Carol; his children, Jennifer Johnson (Clifford) and Johanna Keena (Brendan); three grandchildren, Matthew, Gabrielle and Tara; three sisters, Linda Patterson (Jim), his twin sister Pamela Buell (Frank) and Rebecca Hart (Michael) and other family and friends. The family will welcome friends at George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill, MD on October 11 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. A celebration of Harold's life will be held October 12 at 10:00 a.m. at Providence-Ft. Washington United Methodist Church, 10610 Old Fort Rd., Friendly, MD 20744, with Rev. Kermit Clifton Charles Moore and Harold's nephew, Justin Patterson, officiating. Private burial will take place at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Harold’s honor to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) or the National Military Family Association.