Wyatt Barto #522 - "Rest in Eternal Peace"

[Motodad393]

Sadly, I added the name of another 10 year old boy, Wyatt Barto #522 to the "Remembering Those Who Rode" Memorial List. He died on Sunday, February 3, 2008 from injuries he received while riding on Saturday. I became aware of this through RiderDown and some friends of the Barto family.

Wyatt's dads name is John and as you would expect he is having a real rough time. John's wife is Shelly and she too is suffering. I have briefly spoken with John and he will call me back. He was making funeral arrangements when I called him and he answered his phone.

Please keep the Barto Family in your prayers and thoughts. Thank you.

I will post more as I find out more information.

Sincerely,

Mike Berg
"Motodad393"
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Wyatt M. Barto Fredericksburg, PA

Wyatt M. Barto, 10, of 251 Airport Road, Fredericksburg, died Monday, February 4, 2008, in Children's Hospital at the University of North Carolina Medical Center, Chapel, Hill, N.C., following injuries sustained in a motocross accident while practicing in Henderson, N.C. Wyatt was born in Lebanon on May 29, 1997, and was the son of John L. Barto Jr. of Fredericksburg and Corie M. Noel of Jonestown. He was a fifth grade student at Fredericksburg Elementary School, where he participated in the school chorus, played on the Northern Lebanon Viking Pony Football Team, and was a wrestler with the Viking Matt Club. During release time from school, he attended Mt. Zion Road Church of the Brethren. His passion for motocross racing began at age four. At age seven, he was sponsored by MCW (Miller's Cycle Works, Leola) and Conti USA, Italy, to race nationally. Wyatt was the first individual in the United States to be sponsored by Conti USA in motocross racing, of which he was very proud. By the time he was eight, he was rated 32nd in National Motocross Racing and won the District Six Championship three times.

Surviving in addition to his parents are two brothers, Evan L. Barto and Shayden O. Barto, both at home; two sisters, Kylynn M. Klopp and Madison G. Klopp, both of Jonestown; a stepbrother, Damian M. Klopp of Jonestown; a stepmother, Shelli L. Barto of Fredericksburg; and a stepfather, Michael J. Klopp of Jonestown; maternal grandparents Jerome Noel Sr. of Hanover and Shawn Gilbert of Jonestown; paternal grandparents John Sr. and Linda Barto of Annville and Brenda Barto of Lebanon; and paternal great-grandmother Mildred Flocken of Annville.

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FUNERAL ARRAMGEMENTS: Wyatt Barto
I just spoke with John Barto and as you would expect he is hurting. He is like us and loves the motocross community. He asked me to post the time and place for the Funeral Service for his son, Wyatt. He said that "anyone who would like to come, please do. Wyatt loved being around everyone in the dirt riding community. He said that everyone is welcome to come."

Kreamer Funeral Home
618 E. Main Street
Annville, PA.
Phone: (717) 867-4811

Friday evening: 2/8/08 VISITATION FROM 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday morning 2/9/08 Funeral Service: 10:00 AM to 11:00AM

Please keep the Barto Family in your prayers!

[Jkt 393]

Rest in peace Wyatt.

[char393]

Rest in Peace Wyatt.

You will be remembered.

[OlSchoolFool393]

Another Very Sad Day in Our lives
To the Barto Family I don't Have the
words to comfort ...But will Pray the
Lord gives You Strenght .
Don "OSF"

[Motodad393]

I just updated my original post with the Funeral arrangements.

For those folks in the area of our country, please try and attend and show your support for our brother and his family in need. This is close to the Fredericksburg, PA area.

[MotoMan]

Rest in peace Wyatt.

[Aus_Rider_22]

My condolences to the Barto family.

Rest In Peace Wyatt.

[Keetoman393]

My prayers to his family. Rest in peace, Wyatt - you will be remembered.

[Synyster06Gates]

RIP.

[mxracr121]

These things are never good to hear. 10 years old, is way too young!
RIP!

[yzernie]

I cannot imagine the pain the parents must feel. I pray for the parents, family and friends of this young boy. Godspeed young man.

[sidewayz4u]

#529 Wyatt Barto "PUNK" RIP we miss you.
Condolences and cards can be sent to:
John Barto+Family
251 Airport Road
Fredericksburg,Pa 17026

[dhighlan]

My condolences, can even imagine the sadness being felt by this family. Godspeed.

[DRGSin393]

Thoughts and prayers from Indy, rest in peace little man.