Tempe detective’s family, friends, carry on fight against prostate cancer
Autumn Barber, Anson Timothy, Ayla James
Autumn Barber with the twins, Anson Timothy (left) and Ayla James (right), who were born in January. Autumn’s husband, Tempe police Detective Tim Barber lost his battle with prostate cancer on Aug. 27, 2011. Autumn and Tim’s family and friends, carry on Tim’s message of fighting against prostate cancer and the importance for men to get checked for it. (Photo courtesy of Steponme Photo)
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Autumn Barber, Tim Barber
Autumn and Tim Barber pictured shortly before his battle against prostate cancer. Barber, a detective with the Tempe Police Department was diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 40 in 2010, and died at age 42 from the disease on Aug. 27, 2011. (Tribune file photo)
Brittany Barber, Ayla James, Anson Timothy
Brittany Barber (holding babies), older daughter of Tempe police Detective Tim Barber with her sister, Ayla James (left) and brother, Anson Timothy (right), twins born in January. Brittany returned home from attending Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff to help take care of her father who lost his battle against prostate cancer on Aug. 27, 2011. (Photo courtesy of Autumn Barber)
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Elisabeth posted at 11:56 am on Fri, Aug 24, 2012.
Nice story anout my brother. He would be very pleased that his message to have men tested is being carried on.