September 29, 1933 - April 26, 2024
Donald Keith Barry, son of Lewis T. Barry and Dorothy L. Barry, was born Sept 29, 1933 in Denver, Colorado and passed away on April 26th. Donald or “Don” was the oldest of 2 children.
Don graduated from Colorado State University, was a pilot in the US Navy, moved to the Bay area where he met his beautiful wife, Shirley. They were married in 1961 and moved to Stockton where they made that their home for 63 years. He and his wife, Shirley, had 3 children; Diane, Michael and Sandra.
He managed Hydraulic Controls for nearly 30 years and was an instructor of Hydraulics at Delta College for 10 years. Don was active in the community; he coached little league, was a board member for Stockton Swim Club, ushered at Lincoln Presbyterian Church, was a member of Rotary, becoming President. Don participated in Toastmasters, Engineers Club, Grandparents Club and Power Squadron.
Don, or “Pa” as his grandchildren called him, was a family man. He enjoyed spending time boating, skiing, kayaking, camping and fishing. He spent many hours on the Delta, hiking in Yosemite, Skiing in Tahoe and vacationing in Hawaii or Santa Cruz. He was always available to have fun! You could count on Pa to be there.
Don was preceded by his wife Shirley and is survived by his sister Ruth Snyder, children Diane and Kelly Gallagher, Michael and Michelle Barry, Sandra and Ronnie Potter. He had 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Please join us as we remember Don, Monday May 13 th at 1:00 pm at Cherokee Memorial Vineyard Hall, 14165 Beckman Road, Lodi, CA. Reception immediately following, at Micke Grove Park, Memorial Building, 11793 N. Micke Grove Road, Lodi CA 95240.
SERVICE
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, May 13th, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Barry family.