Sad indeed. We came from opposite sides of the political spectrum but agreed on most things weather related. Had some great discussions with him over the years, especially when he was considering moving up to the Dorrigo region -was excited by that possibility and the chance to have two live stations so close to each other but so different at the same time. Was never meant to be.
I not only loved Keith's work on data but the number of times he would post on here, listen to the advice given and go away, work some more and come back with something even better than the great results h had already produced.
Blessings to you Keith, hope to see you on the other side some time.

From his Church's Facebook site:

Keith Barnett’s funeral will be at 10:30am on Thursday April 19 - this coming Thursday.
At St Peters Seven Hills Anglican Church (97 Best Rd Seven Hills)

Will be thinking of him at that time. I sent his Minister a link to this thread in case he felt it would work to share some of the comments about Keith with the congregation. Hope this was OK with all who have posted here.

Thanks Kev...

He will be missed, he seemed to have been here for so long, a fixture. I hope it was quick.

Fine with me too Kev.

Just noticed this thread and it is very sad news, Keith will be missed very much on these forums.
R.I.P Keith.

Martin.

Never met Keith but he seemed to be a very knowlegable man! He Loved his data/weather & ECL's and past history weather, he will be sorely missed.

Rest in the hands of our Lord Keith. You will be missed on these forums without a doubt.

Hi All.

To Keith's family, this is sad news and may he rest in peace. He had been a valuable member of the Auspacwx forums for years where I first started over a decade ago. Sad to hear that he has passed and condolences go out to his family. Regards Shane.

Its rain events like this one that we have right now that got keith excited. Streaming never ending rain band from the NE onto the central coast and into sydney... he would give averages and peak rain rates and all the exciting stuff that goes along with a prolonged rain event.

Sadly I cannot make it to the funeral on tomorrow. Though i will visit the site in the next couple of weeks. A tragic loss and terribly missed by many of us.

Very sad news indeed! Whenever I read Keith's posts I always remarked to myself what a knowledgeable and wise man he was. I never met him, but I didn't have to, to know he was a fine person. May he rest in peace!

Rest in peace Keith, And condolences to his family . He will be missed.
Regards Doug.

I did not know Keith personally, but regarding the many posts from saddened members here on WZ, I gather he was an inspiration, very valued and knowledgable member of the WZ community.
I am sure her will be tremedously missed by many, many people and I offer my sincere condolences to his family and friends.
DuckWeather.

Very sad news about Keith.
A great contributor to these Forums.
Condolences to his family & friends

Have not been on the forum for a while and was very sadened to hear about this. I will miss his posts and updates. Please pass on my condolences to his family for me.
Duane.

I don't read the forums as extensively as I used to, usually just pop in briefly these days, so I was sad to finally read of Keith's passing. Keith was one of the original members here and at aussie-wx list, there are some lovely folk from that early era.

I echo the sentiments about his kindness and honesty. Five years ago (to the day, effectively) my family had a notable heart-ache (don't we all, at times) and Keith was one of the original forum members I reached out to. He was supportive and respectful and for that I will always be thankful.

You are with God now Keith, which would make you eternally happy, I am sure.