William Stratford Barney

William Stratford "Bill" Barney, 74, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona. Born on December 4, 1951, in Seattle, Washington, Bill lived a life marked by dedication to his family, faith, and profession.

Bill earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University in 1974. After completing his education, he became a Certified Public Accountant and began his career at Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., one of the prestigious "Big 8" accounting firms. Over the years, he applied his expertise in accounting for various companies in Oregon and Arizona. In the later stages of his career, Bill shifted his focus to assisting others with teachers’ retirement planning before retiring himself.

Bill was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a man of deep faith and service. He served as a missionary in Norway from 1970 to 1972 and later held leadership roles as Bishop of the Bend (Oregon) 2nd Ward and Chandler (Arizona) 4th Ward. His commitment to his faith was evident in the care and guidance he provided to those he served.

Bill’s family was the cornerstone of his life. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Judy Barney; his four children Chris (Beth) Barney, Janine (Christian) Pacheco, Julianne (Santiago) Pérez, and Andrew (Jennifer) Barney; his grandchildren Anthony Brooks, Charissa Brooks, D’Angelo Pérez, Jacob Pérez, Luca Pacheco, Cole Barney, Nicolas Pérez, Dimitri Pacheco, Eli Barney, Alexia Pérez, Olivia Barney, and Juniper Barney; and his siblings Kathy Barney, Davd Barney, Larry Barney, Lynnelle Hite, and Shirlene Hicken.

Known for his big laugh and great sense of humor, Bill brought joy to those around him with his warmth and sensitivity.

May the memory of William Stratford "Bill" Barney bring comfort to all who knew him. A Viewing will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM at Gilbert Memorial Park Funeral Home 2100 Queen Creek Road, Gilbert, AZ. Additional viewing prior to funeral service (at Preston LDS Church), 9-9:45 AM. Funeral Details below:

Preston LDS Church

6655 East Preston St.

Mesa, AZ 85215

Family Prayer: 9:45 AM

Funeral Service: 10 – 11:00 AM

Burial: 12:30-1:00 PM, Gilbert Memorial Park Cemetery

Family Luncheon: 2:00 PM, Preston LDS Church