Barbara Barry

Barbara L. S. Barry of Lakewood, Colorado, a daughter of Ira T. F. and Antoinette L.J. Stoneback, died May 1, 2016 in Denver after a courageous battle with cancer. Her close family and friends were with her for her gentle last days at Denver Hospice. Born in 1942 in New Jersey, Barbara graduated from Smith College and did graduate studies at the University of Massachusetts, Brown University, and Montclair State Teachers’ College. She lived in Schenectady, NY, working as a project manager for Dudley Observatory’s Skylab project. In the 1970’s she moved to Colorado, doing Environmental Impact Studies for the Department of Highways and Department of Transportation, where she was Manager of the Office of Environment. She directed the cleanup of the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Facility. In 1984 she married Charles T. Barry, who was the great love of her life. They shared a love of dogs, bird watching, rambling in the mountains, and exploring the western states. In Lakewood, Barbara led the Applewood Valley Association, galvanizing public awareness and action on developments that could have been detrimental to the community. Her work resulted in irreplaceable Open Space being protected for future generations. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, and by her husband, Charles T. Barry. She is survived by her son, David W. Reynolds of Lakewood, her sisters Katharine S. Christie and husband Peter L. Christie of Etna NH, and Martha S. High and husband Colin J. High of Enfield, NH, and many nieces and nephews and their children. She loved all of her family and friends very much and will be remembered for her passionate community work, her compelling smile, and her cheerful, positive spirit. Memorial gifts may be sent to Foothills Animal Shelter in Golden, CO, http://foothillsanimalshelter.org/donate/donate-online/.