Keith Gordon Barney

Keith Gordon Barney, born September 10, 1938, to Walter Llewellyn Barney and Isabella Lynn Keith, died March 17, 2026, in South Jordan, UT from normal age-related causes.

Born in Payson, UT but was raised in Elberta, UT. Preceded in death by his parents, his sister Velia Horrocks, his wife Launa Carol Garrett, his son Todd Keith Barney, and his son Dennis Gordon Barney(Shanna, still living). He is survived by his brother Ivan Barney, his children Tami(Tim), Eric(Brenda), Stacy, Alaina(Jamie), and Anthony(Annette) and his grandchildren, Todd(Heather), Brooke(Tyler), Carly(Cody), Jason, Allison, Jordon, Bodhi(MaKenzie), Kelty, Brent(Elle), Chase, Anna(Jordan), Lauren(James), Noah, Aaron, Farrah(Parker), and Corbin.

Keith and Launa were married for eternity in the Manti Temple on June 13, 1958, and both knew they would remain sweethearts forever. Now that Keith has achieved this final mortal victory, they can begin anew on their plans for eternity.

Keith was raised as a farmer, the hard work of which he loved. His favorite horse was Fleet. His favorite dog was Cheerio, who sniffed him out from miles away when he was married and moved to a new home (where the dog had never been). He searched for good hard work all his life, preferring work over leisure. Continuously teaching the prime virtues of hard work, education and integrity; his 3 rules for success were: 1) Show up; 2) Show up on time; 3) Show up on time, ready to work.

Keith graduated High School from Payson High School. He then completed a 2-year technical degree from Utah Technical School in Provo, UT, and served in the US Army, completing basic training at Aberdeen Ordinance School in Aberdeen Maryland.

His dream was to ensure that his children had a better life than him, this was the driving force for all he did. Wanting to be sure that he could provide the best opportunities to prosper for his children, he left his beloved farm life and became a machinist in the “Big City”. This later led him to found his own contract machine shop called Advance Manufacturing Technology (AMT). This business went on to provide prosperity and opportunity for all his children and many of his grandchildren, as well as all the employees he loved very much. Keith always made sure that employees were treated fairly and generously. The business is still majority owned by his sons, Eric and Anthony.

Keith was always generous with his resources and his time, helping others even when it meant he would have to sacrifice his own comfort to do it. Even his hobbies seemed like work to anyone else, he enjoyed making things for other people in his machine shop, caring for horses, raising beef cows, restoring antique tractors to like new condition, and jigsaw puzzles. He also loved the outdoors and camping with his family. He often disappeared for days, wandering the desert in search of wild horses.

Keith was an ardent and faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Some of his notable callings include High Priest Group Leader, High Council Member, Gospel Doctrine Teacher, Stake Missionary, Temple Worker (Jordan River and Provo Temples). He also served a senior mission with his sweetheart Launa to New Jersey from 2005 to 2007.

A viewing will be held from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Probst Family Funerals at 79 East Main Street, Midway, UT 84049 on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Following the viewing, there will be a graveside service at 11:30 AM at the Midway City Cemetery at 600 West 500 South, Midway, UT 84049.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor Keith’s memory in other meaningful ways.