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Rion Motley
September 17, 2007
Barry advised me several years ago regarding a patent I was seeking, and his knowledge and guidance has proven invaluable. I found the NASA notice when looking him up regarding a new project. I can't thank him enough for the input he gave me.
My sincere condolences to his wife and family
Tom Moriarty
September 5, 2007
Dear Gibbens family,
I just read the notice in the U.Va. magazine and was shocked and deeply saddened. I first met Barry thirty years ago on my first day at Virginia as I walked into Dunglison dormitory. That was my lucky day because Barry proved a great friend at school as he could always offer a calming smile and attitude in the face of the infamous engineering student workload. We talked of Leon Redbone, Pink Floyd and the Ohio swimming scene and always succeeded in putting the week's problem set in perspective.
I last saw Barry ten years ago when he was contemplating law school - yet another challenge that would have left others weak in the knees. He and Janice were in D.C. and I was lucky enough to join them and several old classmates for dinner at the Old Ebbitt Grill. Barry's college contentment was still intact and that dinner's pleasant memory will stay with me forever.
Len Westenberg
April 28, 2007
Dear Gibbens family, I an very truly sorry for passing of Barry. I went to school with Barry and His mom was one of my teachers. We swam together and hung out. My home seem to be the place my friends all hung when we were in high school and college. People even hung there when I was away. My mom and dad treated all my friends like their very own. I remember one night when i was away at school I received a phone call from my mom informing me Barry and his brother Dirk when involved in an auto accident, they hit a house..lol no one was hurt but they called my mom and dad. Dad picked them up, took them home after making sure they were both okay then support them with informing their mom and dad. I have not seen or heard from Barry since college however, after reading the guesr book Barry stayed the same, a very true friend to everyone who crossed his path. He truly will be missed. Warmest regards and God Bless
Brian Schneider
April 24, 2007
Dear Gibbens Family:
It was with a heavy heart that I read the notice in this month's Virginia Lawyer that Barry had passed away. Though I had not spoken to Barry since the day we graduated from law school, I often think back fondly on our days studying together in the law library at U of R. I am lucky to be able say that I counted Barry as a friend. Barry was a gentleman of the first order and touched every person he met with his friendship and kindness. God bless your family.
Connie Jones
January 5, 2007
Janice,
I just heard about your loss. I was Barry's secretary at NASA from 1988 until 1993 or beyond. My heart is sickened, for I feel that I basically raised Barry as well as his other co-workers during our time in the Model Engineering Section of AEB. He will be missed more than I can put into words. Barry was loved by all of us but GOD loves him best. If there is ever anything that I can do for you or your family, please do not hesitate to let me know.
Laurie Johansen
January 3, 2007
Dear Gibbens Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. I have known Barry for the 25 years that he has been at NASA. He is sadly missed by the NASA family. Barry was a good, decent, and honorable man. His hard work and dedication will never be forgotten. I pray that God's love will comfort you now and help you heal.
Karen Smith
January 3, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May the memories you hold dear comfort you in the coming days. Barry's great sense of humor will be truly missed.
Wendy Paquette
January 3, 2007
I am so sorry for your unexpected loss. I pray that you feel the comfort of Gods arms around you & your family in your time of need. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.
Leah Robinson
January 3, 2007
Janice, Bradley, and Amy,
Barry was a tremendous person, mentor, and friend. I've always held him "responsible" for my career choice. His guidance and friendship made a huge impact on my life. I'm really going to miss him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leah, Grover, and Ava Robinson
Connie Buffin
January 3, 2007
I will miss seeing Barry's smiling face. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sam Miller
January 3, 2007
Dear Gibbens family, in the course of my work at NASA I had opportunity to work with Barry, and came to greatly appreciate and respect him. I am deeply saddened by his passing, but stand with you in faith believing he is in a far better place. I pray God will give you strength and comfort during this difficult upheaval!
Cecelia Fletcher
January 2, 2007
Dear Gibbens family,
I am so very sorry to learn of your very suddent loss. May God give you comfort in the coming days.
Kathy Hymes
December 29, 2006
Janice,
I worked with you at Bethel Baptist Nursery School - maybe 4 years ago. I wanted you to know that you, your daughter, & son are in my family's thoughts and prayers. I pray God will wrap his arms around you and your children.
Rob, Karen and family
December 29, 2006
Janice, Bradley and Amy,
We just heard about Barry's passing. Our prayers are with you. Please let us know if you need anything.
The Panchisions
Yang Family
December 29, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Our hope is your memories will bring great joy and comfort as do ours.
Brent Weathered
December 29, 2006
Janice
and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I had the pleasure of working
with Barry both in the Model Engineering Branch and in some recent
patent activities and I always looked forward to our conversations.
Barry will be sorely missed by all who had the opportunity to work with
him.
Brent, Linda and Catherine Weathered
Anne Trueblood
December 29, 2006
Janice,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers during this time.
Jim Richardson
December 28, 2006
Janice, So sorry to hear this news. Dad passed away last week also. Our hearts and prayers are with you and the kids. Let me know if you need anything.
Jimmy and Judy Richardson
Wilson Lundy
December 28, 2006
Jane,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sincerely,
Wilson
Amy Jones Mattock
December 28, 2006
Dear Gibbens family - my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I went to law school with Barry and he was always just the nicest, most genuine person. He spoke of you all often and loved you very much. May your memories provide you with comfort during this time.
Rosa Webster
December 28, 2006
Jan and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Barry's passing. I am in total shock. I worked with Barry for almost 10 years. He was a wonderful person. You will be in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Rosa Webster
Mitchell Bruce
December 28, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sue and Michael Sorokach
December 28, 2006
Dear Jan, Bradley, and Amy,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Barry. Our sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with you. We pray that God will grant you peace, comfort, and rest during this difficult time. If we can help in any way, please do not hesitate to ask.
Sincerely,
Sue and Michael Sorokach
Steve Glass
December 28, 2006
Dear Jan, Bradley, and Amy;
My heart grieves with yours at the sudden passing of Barry. Although he is no longer with us in this world, we can take comfort in knowing that he is safe with God in the next. Barry will always be near each of us in our hearts and memories. May God bless you and comfort you in this time of grief and loss. While our time here on earth is short, God’s love for us is boundless and life with Him is eternal.
Diana George
December 28, 2006
Jan--My heart is so heavy for you, Bradley and Amy at this time of great loss in your lives. I remember the great joy it brought me by singing in ya'lls wedding. I consider it a great privelege to have known Barry! What a humble man he was! Please know that you and your family are in my daily thoughts and prayers as you walk these hard days ahead! Much love & sympathy...Diana George & family.
Dave and Nancy Bouteiller
December 28, 2006
Janice,
Words really seem to be so inadequate to express to you our sorrow at Barry's passing. We are praying for Amy, Bradley and you and your family. When we think of Barry we think of a quiet man with a big heart. With deepest sympathy, Dave and Nancy Bouteiller
Jenny Mosier
December 27, 2006
Jan--you, Bradley, & Amy have been in our prayers. We are so sorry for your amazing loss. We cherish the memories we've had with your family, including eating breakfast in West VA after passing each other on I-64. Our hearts ache for you all.
Dennis & Susan Leonard
December 27, 2006
Dear Jan,
Our hearts are broken. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you, Bradley and Amy are in our thoughts and prayers. Dennis and I were remembering you and Barry and the time that you purchased tickets for us to attend the Valentine's Day dinner at Northside and the kindness that you showed to us during a difficult time in our lives. We feel certain there were many times that you and Barry went above and beyond to help others in need. God is surely saying, "Barry, job well done good and faithful servant." We pray that you are able to feel the loving arms of our Father God around you during this difficult time.
Our friend Barry Gibbens
December 27, 2006
Sharon Kosier
December 27, 2006
Jan,
I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God's strength carry you through this very difficult time. Your "Northside family" still loves you very much. Sharon
Alan Gummo
December 27, 2006
Jan, Bradley, and Amy,
Joanie and I are so sorry for your loss. Barry will be missed by many. I will treasure my friendship with him and never forget his quick wit and sense of humor. Our lives have been truly blessed by having known him. Our prayers are with you.
Joanne Edmonds
December 27, 2006
My deepest sympathy for the Gibbens family. Barry was a truly friendly and warm person who I've came in contact with, on nearly a daily basis, at the fitness center. His presence will be greatly missed.
Jesse Midgett
December 27, 2006
Barry was always there with some dry humour and a laugh. He was in the fitness center a lot, and was one of the few guys who could bench press more than I could :) We corresponded often on legal matters, and I commented he was "starting to sound like a lawyer" and he laughed and said he had noticed that himself. I'll always remember the way he treated my questions with interest and professionalism.
Theresa Haskins
December 27, 2006
Jan and children,
I am so, so sorry for your loss. We share your faith and know that Barry is rejoicing with the Angels and our Savior in Heaven today! Please know that we are praying for your family without ceasing.
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