CHRISTINA BARNSON Christina Margaret Barnson, 71, a retired school teacher and counselor, of Austin, Texas, passed away Feb. 4, 2012. She was born Oct. 13, 1940 in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada and was a 25-year resident of Nevada. Tina lived in Canada as a child and moved to Phoenix, where she graduated from North Phoenix High School. She earned a B.A. in liberal arts from ASU, a B.A. in secondary education from UNLV, and a M.Ed from ASU. Tina married Roger Barnson in 1960 and had two children, Leigh and Roger, Jr. She taught French, English, and was a guidance counselor for Bishop Gorman High School. In Austin, she worked as a guidance counselor at University of Texas, and was recognized by students for outstanding service in the College of Engineering. She also served as a tutor for the UT athletic dept. Tina loved books and going on special dates with each of her five grandchildren. Her spirituality and faith was an example to all. Her many close friends were a source of inspiration and love over the years. She was preceded in death by husband, Roger Joe Barnson, a coach and administrator at UNLV athletic department in 1970's; and son, Roger Jr., "Barney". She is survived by daughter, Leigh Germann of Austin; two sisters, Susie Green and Patti Calvino; three brothers, Peter Georgas, Richard Georgas and Ted Georgas, all of Phoenix; grandchildren, Eric and Lauren Gene Germann of Provo, Utah, David Germann of Toronto, Andrew Germann, Alison Germann and Lauren Germann of Austin. Services are Tuesday, Feb. 7 in Austin, arranged by Superior Memorial Services.
Published in Las Vegas Review-Journal from February 6 to February 7, 2012
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