Herbert Eliot Barquist

December 18, 1950 - January 30, 2018

Herbert (Herbie) Eliot Barquist was given the gift of life on December 18th, 1950, and, unfortunately, gave it back on January 30th, 2018. This was a tenacious man who led a beautiful existence surrounded by loved ones, friends and family alike, for 67 adventurous years. He was a brother to more than just those by blood, an incredibly proud father and grandfather, a son, and a good friend to so many. Those who know Herbie would be quick to associate him with music, dirtbikes, camping, and a good time. His adventurous nature drove him around the country for most of his life, visiting national parks, campsites, fishing holes, and dirtbike trails, creating memories with everyone who came along. In 1955, Herbie and his family moved to Des Moines, Iowa from Oskaloosa, Iowa, where he was born. He spent his early years working a paper route and fulfilling his big brother duties of equally caring for and teasing his younger brothers, sister, and cousins. The family moved again to Kansas City, Missouri in 1964, where his group of friends quickly grew. Herbie graduated from Oak Park High School in 1970. In 1971, Herbie married his high school sweetheart, Cinda Alkire, and throughout the next decade they welcomed their eldest daughter, Kelly (Calon), their middle daughter, Kristen (Hittner), and their youngest daughter, Lyndsey (Barquist). He became a grandpa to the first grandchild, Anthony Calon, in 1991. Three years later, he was grandpa to a granddaughter, Alix Calon. After nearly two decades of spoiling his grandkids, Herbie’s heart grew again as he welcomed three more grandchildren into his life: Baret Herbert Barquist, Paul Hittner, and Molly Hittner. Herbie was so grateful to know all his grandchildren and holds a very special place in his heart for each of them. Although it is important to remember how courageous he was as he navigated through his battle with illness, ill is not how he would want to be remembered. Remember Herbie as the man he was, full of life, curiosity, and passion. It is truly unfortunate that he had to give his gift of life back much too soon, but to know this man for any amount of time is an honor, and for that time we should be grateful. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held 3pm-5pm, Monday, February 5th at The Upper Room in Northland Christian Church; 6120 NE 48th Street, KCMO 64119. Fond memories and words of comfort may be shared at: www.CashattFamilyFuneralHome.com.