Larry L. Barr

1926 - 2018

BORN

1926

DIED

2018

Larry Barr Obituary

April 19, 1926 - January 12, 2018 Larry L. Barr, Ph.D. passed away peacefully in Laguna Woods, CA on January 12 holding Diane Barr's hand, his wife of 68 years, and surrounded by family members. Larry is survived by Diane, his three sons Phil, Steven and his wife Mary Frey, and Dennis and his wife, Firkins Reed; his grandchildren Ariel Rideout and her husband Colin Cross, David Barr, and Zoe and Mia Barr; his great grand-daughters Karen and Lisa Cross; his sister Bea Breslaw; and cousins, nieces and nephews. Born in NYC, Larry was a clinical psychologist, educator and the founder/director of Hidden Trails Camp in Agoura Hills, CA. He touched the lives of thousands of young people; he was big-hearted, fun-loving, wise, adventuresome, generous and, above all, kind. He was gifted in supporting young people through difficult phases of their lives. He wrote, "I tried to make a real positive difference in the lives of my family, friends, patients and students." He loved hiking, swimming, puzzles, games, and racquetball. May his bright light and love live on in the hearts of all of those who had the good fortune to know and love him. No funeral/memorial are yet planned. Family can be reached at [email protected]. Contributions to the charity of your choice in his name are welcome.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Jan. 16, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry Barr

10 Entries

David Fergeson

April 19, 2023

Larry was a Big Inspiration for me to become a Therapist over the last 47 years, having mentored me in High School as my Counselor and my first employer at Hidden Trails.

Dr. Lyle G McNeal

April 5, 2023

i remember Dr Barr as I was hired in 1960 to be in charge of the horse program at Hidden Trails, and under on-site Manager, Pete and his mother in cook kitchen. I managed the horses and took people out on long and short trail rides. Back in those days I was also attending Pierce College in Woodland Hills around my work schedule. One time when El Camino College, Los Angeles came out to Hidden Trails, one of the Homecoming Queens fell in love with me because she liked horses too, and we dated on trail rides when free at Hidden Trails, and got married on 10 August 1962. We've been married over 60 years, and I'm a doctor of Animal and Veterinary Science. I was a professor for 10 years at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, and Outstanding Professor; and then moved to Utah when I was offered a position at Utah State University, Logan, UT in remote high mountain Cache Valley and rural agriculture. I was a Carnegie Professor at USU for over 40 years in the Animal and Veterinary Science Department and I retired at 77 years old in 2019 in order to be with my super wife, Nancy McNeal. We've had 8 kids, 4 boys, and 4 girls, and 16 grandkids. While at San Luis Obispo, CA I also founded a now famouse non-profit, "The Navajo Sheep Project" in order to rescue from extinction, search and find remnants on the Navajo Reservation and breed them so I could start bringing them back to also preserve the historic sheep, their unique wool for weaving the famous Navajo Tapestries too. Our website is www.navajosheepproject.org and we survive on tax deductible donations too as we are a 501 c 3 legally.
Dr. Barr and his family were great and I've never forgotten my experiences there at Hidden Trails and with all our guests, and fun being in charge of the horse program. My email is on the Navajo Sheep Project website too. I would love to hear from Diane and the family too. I'm an octogenarian living rural, a Professor Emeritus still working with animals, and being tested for cancer this week. Oh well. My sincere love and respect to Dr Barr and the entire Barr Family.
Dr. Lyle G. McNeal, Nibley, Utah

Paul Mirkovich

March 26, 2023

I know Larry passed a few years ago but I just saw this obit after a search for him.
He was a great man.
Kind, caring, generous of spirit.
I met him as a teenager who lived with a very difficult father.
Larry took an interest in me, listened, talked to me and made a difference in my self worth.
I never think of him without smiling.
God bless Larry wherever he is now and thanks Larry.
Your friend,
Paul Mirkovich

Stephanie Crane

February 11, 2022

Some of my friends and I were reminiscing about Hidden Trails. Larry was such a kind and wonderful man. My sincere condolences to the family.

Debbi Passin Lewin camper and Debbie Fisch Halfon camper

Debbie Fisch Halfon

July 3, 2019

I have so many life long amazing memories of The Barr family and Hidden Trails Camp. Thank you for the great summers spent in Agoura.

David Gray

March 4, 2019

To the Barr Family,
Larry was like a father to me in my teenage years. He will be forever a great man. I am blessed on got to know him and work for him.

June 26, 2018

Larry made a major impact on my life as a teen. It's been 36 yrs since he was brought into my life by Paul and was there for me thru very hard times. I will always carry the memories of his kindness and good heart with me the rest of my life. My condolences to the family.

Vicki Knox

June 20, 2018

Just wanted to send my condolences and say that even though it's been around 55 years since I've seen Dr. Barr, I still remember him and his wife when I went to HT when I was five/six.

Phil Berns

January 18, 2018

Diane, Dennis, Phil and Steve (and the rest of the family, grandchildren I never met, etc.): I am so SO sorry for your loss. I learned so much from Larry, have so many wonderful memories, and am so sorry I did not have a chance to see him more recently as I'd hoped. My heart goes out to you. Cousin Phil Berns

Mathews Family

January 16, 2018

Sincerest condolences for your loss. May precious memories of your dear loved one, along with encouraging words such as those found at Hosea 13:14, be of comfort to your family in this difficult time.

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