Comments on: Barney C. Helton

By: Fred Dederman

Fred Dederman — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:13:09 +0000

Barney was a true leader in the military. I served under him as a lieutenant and we became good friends. I stayed at his house and we would run the lincoln trails in the morning. Had some good times with him. Had a lot of respect for him

By: John Turner

John Turner — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:39:45 +0000

I’m very sorry for your loss. I worked with Barney at the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA). We immediately hit it off because of our mutual love for music. We often recommended classic rock YouTube videos to each other. I loved all of his stories. We spoke the last day he was at the office about what it was like to have our adult sons still living at home. He loved his boys and enjoyed talking about them often. That always impressed me about Barney. He will be missed at NIFA and by me. I’m listening to Little Feat in his honor today. RIP Barney.

By: Ron Convey

Ron Convey — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:30:42 +0000

Barney and I met in the Guard. We attended officer candidate school and got our commissions together. We then were roommates while we attended our officer basic course in Ft. Benning, GA. Since we both loved the outdoors and fishing, we went on a couple of trips to Canada with our packs, fishing gear and a canoe. We spent many hours working on his cabin in Colorado. As we grew older, got married and had children, we grew apart. I truly regret that aspect of our friendship. He was a man with solid core beliefs and he was dedicated to his two boys. Even though I’ve not seen him in some time, I miss him now. RIP brother

By: Brad Irland

Brad Irland — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:18:22 +0000

Connor Barnes (Barney) Helton was a true friend of mine. Even though we grew apart as we aged, I know that if I ever needed anything, he would have helped me. I also know that he knew that I would do the same for him. Barney was a good man, and I’m confident his boys will be just fine, because they had him as their Father. RIP Brother.

By: Popoff Kathleen

Popoff Kathleen — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 17:23:33 +0000

Cathy,
I’m so sorry to hear of Barney’s passing. You and your sons have my deepest condolences my friend. You will all be in my prayers. May he rest in eternal peace. 🙏🏻I miss you and I love you.
Hugs-
Kros

By: Frank Smith

Frank Smith — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:06:12 +0000

Barney, thank you for being such a great friend and good person – you will truly never be forgotten. Your friend Frank

By: Teresa Robinson Moody

Teresa Robinson Moody — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 14:10:34 +0000

The Superior NE High School class of 1978 extends their sympathies to Barney’s family and friends.