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Warren Barry Obituary
Mar. 4, 1922 - Mar. 11, 2015
Resident of Antioch
Warren Barry, age 93, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2015, in Antioch, CA. Warren was born on March 4, 1922, in San Francisco, CA, later moving to Richmond with his family. At the age of 20, Warren met Carol Beecher, the love of his life, and they married on Sept. 5, 1943. Carol and Warren were married for 72 years; Warren passed away exactly one month after his wife. They are survived by their six children; Patricia, Robert, Margaret, Stephen, Nancy and Susan; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
From 1943 to 1946, Warren served in the Army Air Corps as an instrument flight instructor. His enthusiasm for flying was life-long, and as a recreational pilot he was a member of the Delta Flying Club in Antioch for many years. He joined the Civil Air Patrol in 1952 and served as leader at every command level of the California Wing. Continuing to rise through the ranks, Warren became a Brigadier General and served as National Commander from 1990 to 1993.
Warren worked in the newspaper industry for much of his life, starting as a newspaper carrier as a teenager at the Oakland Tribune. Later he was appointed to various managerial positions there and at the Contra Costa and East Valley Times. He retired from his position as facilities manager at the Contra Costa Times at age 70.
He enjoyed his time supervising newspaper carriers, as he did his highly regarded performance as National Commander of the Civil Air Patrol. Warren was also a tireless, generous volunteer at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Antioch, where he readied the church for early morning mass and was an usher for over half a century. He was also a frequent volunteer at Holy Rosary School.
Friends are invited to join Warren's family for a funeral mass on Friday, March 20, 2015, at 11:30 a.m. It will be held at Holy Rosary Church, 1313 A St., in Antioch, CA. A reception will be held immediately following mass at the Parish Center. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Warren's memory to Holy Rosary Church or School.
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Suzanne Gribble
May 4, 2015
My fondest regards for a very sweet man.
Suzanne Gribble
Kit Reichow
March 19, 2015
As a young senior member, I was the beneficiary of Gen. Barry's confidence and trust serving as a neophyte Cadet Programs Director. His quiet steady patience, understanding, wisdom, and support fostered a legacy of programs which continues to bless so many to this day. CAP and this world are all the richer for his mentorship, and much, much sadder that he's finished his task. I salute you Sir, and will be forever grateful for your leading and teaching and will likewise forever respect you. Rest in Peace, Sir.
Col. Jim Bigelow
March 19, 2015
I had the extreme pleasure to be Warren's California Wing Director of Operations, Pacific Region Director of Operations and CAP National Headquarters SAR Advisor. Colonel Barry supported me at all levels in moving SAR technology forward for the United States Air Force and CAP National Headquarters. We brought Satellite Weather and FAA Radar Tracking into the national system and as a result the Air Force credited us with saving thousands of lives in our search and rescue operations and implementing stored FAA Radar Data to reduce search hours nationally by over 25,000 hours of flying per year. Warren was a great leader and we all accomplished much together. He was the best of the best. His life in support of National Search and Rescue is a credit to the USAF motto "That Others May Live"! We also did much to improve our CAP response for natural disasters in a similar manner.
Jim Bigelow, Colonel CAP
March 18, 2015
Dad
I love all the talks we had about you and Mom and your many years of memories. I know your heart was broken, but now you are together again. Love you guys so much
Pat
Margaret Tickner
March 18, 2015
Dad you left us too soon after Mom passed away. I will miss you all the rest of my days. Love you.
Joan (Warren) Klung
March 16, 2015
March 15, 2015
Warren and I were first cousins, the only 1st cousin each of us had. While growing up, our families would spend many holiday dinners together, though in those years, he lived in Richmond and I was in Burlingame. In 1955, typical of his kindness, he and Carol met my A.F. husband and me at night in pouring rain at SFO when we returned from Texas to spend our first Christmas at "home". He also visited us a couple of times when we were living in other parts of the U.S., and he was always interested in all things connected with flying. In recent years I've had the pleasure and privilege of being included in several of his family's holiday dinners. I will always treasure the memories of my dear Cuz Warren.
Debra Teitzel-Taylor
March 14, 2015
Warren was a wonderful man, both he and Carol will be greatly missed by all. It is so hard to put into words how much of an effect he had on mine and my husband's lives. My condolences to the family, and know that he will be in my prayers.
March 13, 2015
From 1990 to 1993, I served as Warren's CAP National Vice Commander and have the highest respect for his selfless service to our country and Air Force. I succeeded him as CAP National Commander, and he was a trusted advisor during that time, as he was to all CAP National Commanders since. Warren was honored by an article in Reader's Digest magazine, which captured the selfless and humble nature of this great and noble man. CAP and our country are better for his service, and his legacy will endure always.
RICHARD L. ANDERSON
Colonel, USAF (Retired)
Brigadier General, CAP
National Commander, 1993-1996
Rick Franz
March 13, 2015
I was a Cadet in Concord CA back in the late 60's my brother even had a job inserting the ads in the Sunday paper. When my family moved to NM, I really missed the unit, but I stayed CAP until I was transferred to Spain by the USAF.
I rejoined CAP in the early 90's in SD. I remember his name and face from that time. I never had a chance to meet the General, I wish I had.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rick Franz, Col, CAP
Kansas Wing Commander
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