UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1969 - My Illinois State ...

Married: to Debra Martin Barford for 35 years
DAVID BARFORD
Children: 2 Emmie (studying to be a Doctor of Osteopathy), Nathan (getting a Masters in
Violin)
Currently: David and Debbie have played the horn and oboe respectively in the Oak Park
and River Forest Symphony since the 1970’s. Both are managers of computer systems –
David at Trustmark Insurance, Debbie at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Favorite Memories: I really enjoyed acting a small part in Our Town and playing in the
orchestra for Carousel. I liked going to Normal Pool and also State Farm Park with Kirk
Norton (In 1993, I played horn for Kirk at his funeral in Alpena, MI).
Songs that make me sing: Can’t Buy Me Love
Interesting stuff about the last 40 years: I marched in Mardi Gras in New Orleans in ’73
and ‘74 with 60 th Army Band, played in the University of Illinois Jazz Band in the later
‘70’s, lived in Germany for a year, raised two great children.
Words of Wisdom: It’s more fun to do things than to sit and watch other people do
things, I like to keep having fun and do things outdoors.