Barry Scott

SCOTT Barry Alistair RobertsonJuly 8, 1932 - August 23, 2008 Barry died suddenly from a heart attack on August 23, 2008. He was born in West Point Grey, Vancouver, and lived there all his life, graduating from Lord Byng High School in l950, and then from the University of B.C. with a B.A. in l954. As a student, he worked in the UBC Bookstore, and then continued his permanent employment there in a number of positions until his retirement in 1994. He was popular with both students and faculty; and in particular for performing the complex task of supervising the gowns and regalia for all students in all degrees at the graduation ceremonies. Barry understood the importance of graduation to the graduates and their families, and did everything in his power to help make their graduation day perfect. He was advisor, tailor, fashion consultant and occasionally family peacemaker for the thousands of UBC grads who were "gowned" by him. In l990 , he was awarded a special medal at the 75th UBC anniversary celebration for his long service to the University, and in l992 he was again recognized with the President's Service Award for Excellence. He was a long-time member of the 25 Year Club at UBC and was the President of that organization in l994. In retirement he travelled extensively, he maintained his connections with his Bookstore fellow-employees, and was a consistent attender at the Byng Class of '50 reunions. Barry was predeceased by his parents Allison and Bryant Scott, and by his sisters Beverley and Karen. He was a favorite uncle to Karen Davies and Kenneth Davies (Maria), and Brad Tingley (Wanda) and Katannya Kaylor. He will also be greatly missed by great-nephews Christopher and Bennett Tingley, Nicholas and Jeremy Davies, and Jonathan and Jason Davies, and by great-great nephew Riley Davies. There will be a Celebration of Life at Brock House, Vancouver, on September 20th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a spoken service at noon for family, friends, workmates and classmates. The family would also like to thank Dr. Henry Chong for his long service as Barry's physician. Donations may be made in his memory to the charity of your choice.