Eslie O. Barlow passed away October 23, 2024, on his terms, peacefully in his home. The same home in which he was born, May 2, 1942.
He was affectionately known as “EO” in many circles, in particular the billiard scene. He played competitively well into his early 80’s.
He spent the winter months enjoying the warm companionship of his wood burning stove in the kitchen, where his intake of philosophy, homemade soups and the occasional makers mark or wine was a constant, and his output of colorful stories, cigarette smoke, and intense emails were a staple in the vicinity of his beloved stove.
The warm months were spent in his chair on the porch, or the greenhouse, then the garden, where the pride for his homegrown organic tomatoes, arugula, basil and other fresh herbs and vegetables was shared with all who came to visit.
He was the 3rd youngest of his fathers 39 children, and of his mothers 7 boys and 6 girls.
He is preceded in death by his parents Ianthius Winford, and Cleo Olson Barlow, along with many of his elder siblings. He is survived by his 11 children: Michelle Ranae, Carolee, JoLynn Cleo, EsLee Buckley, Clayton Burnham, Albert Eslie, Cleo Marie, Abraham James, Emeilia Olson, Eliot Robert, and Stuart Paul, whom have given him 26 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held on Friday, November 1 from 6:00-800 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens 10600 S 1950 E. Funeral Services will be held at the same location Saturday, November 2, at 11:00 a.m. with a viewing from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. The service will be livestreamed via Zoom and can be accessed by clicking the "Watch Services" button above.
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What a great guy. We sure had some great times. Eslie loved adventure and family. I am so sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for all of you 💕 I remember him always laughing and jokes.
Uncle Eslie knew of my love for him in some of our last emails together. I will always remember his bigger than life approach to all he did. I will miss you Uncle Eslie. May the lord bless your family in their time of need. Love Gary
EO I will miss you dearly my friend and considered uncle
A Honorable man in my life and many others too
I know you shared the love of your family and your home with me. Thank you.
Our intellectual talks have been with me our whole life together since we met
I thank Mr.Bro Jim Morris for introducing us
Such along time ago
Many condolences from the Parker family and Hurricane, Utah. Please let us know how we can help participate and be there for the family for years afterwards.
EO Thank You for all you done for everyone
You change my heart, my beliefs, and I know for without a dought Your thoughts will be with me forever. Love you EO and your families.
Our hearts go out to the Barlow family. Without a doubt Eslie left this earth a much better place than when he found it. His word was everything to those that knew him. He is in our prayers with love.
So sorry for the loss of your father, grandfather and friend. I will remember him as a very colorful personality with strong opinions. He was a good friend to my late husband.
What to say about Eslie.
He was a man after God's own heart. A deeply complex and magnificent man. He was the wisest man I’ll ever come to know, I’m absolutely sure of it. He had this stern, but all encompassing love that really made you sure that he cared about everyone so unequivocally to life.
He was a dedicated scholar and I adore that. God imparts the wisdom on the elder and boy was he the eager epitome of creation and preparation for the fight ahead. Even if we didn’t always have the same views, more often than not, we shared a deep and honest friendship that truly made me feel like I finally belonged in a place.
His honesty and dedication was something to marvel. He truly cared about what was going on around him, god bless his soul.
His love for my children also his grandson Zael Robert Artimus Barlow, was humbling and helped me grow as a mother. I never felt short of his daughter.
Thank you for the absolute journey these last couple years. You’ve blessed my children and I in ways that will impact future generations and we’re all better for having known you, Dad. Uncle. Grandad. Friend.
His Dad came and picked him up. Praise God.
Words truly do not suffice for a man like Eslie Olsen Barlow.
Fly High.
You will be missed you were my Dad for a lot of my important years your children Michelle Carolee were sisters to me spent a lot of time with them so sorry for your loss my love and prayers are with you ,
I’ll miss your fierceness, your love for the simple things, and your passion for freedom.
Sayings that last in my mind:
Pigs get fed, hogs get slaughtered
You have to buy your freedom
There is only one God- be weary if anyone who tells you anything different.
He always challenged us to think. He taught me how to go all in. He knew the difference between being nice, and loving others.
Sorry for your loss Albert Eslie and to your family.