Barry Thomas Wisdom

1960 - 2016

Barry Thomas Wisdom

1960 - 2016

BORN

1960

DIED

2016

Barry Wisdom Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 28, 2016.
Barry Thomas Wisdom, born on June 8, 1960 in Sacramento to John and Maria Wisdom. Died Sept. 3, 2016 from a gastric hemorrhage. Survived by sister Candace Donovan, Calgary, Canada. He captured life through photography. A world traveler and writer he most recently photographed performing arts in the Sacramento region, including ballet, B Street Theater, community theaters and companies, colleges and high schools. A memorial will be held at 6 pm, October 2, at The Sacramento Theater Co., 1419 H Street, Sacramento. As Barry often referred to his dog Bonny as "the dog who rescued me," donations in his memory can be made to the Sacramento County Animal Shelter. http://www.acr.saccounty.net

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May 24, 2025

Eric Brown posted to the memorial.

September 6, 2024

Michelle Champoux posted to the memorial.

September 22, 2022

Michelle Champoux posted to the memorial.

Eric Brown

May 24, 2025

Barry , was thinking about a ply you wrote in seventh grade and the class did the production of it... talent and humor...

Michelle Champoux

September 6, 2024

Dearest Barry,
Had you on my mind .
I have so many things to share and laugh together about .
I have a sweet little dog " Chloe" I´m sure you´d love as she would adore you .
Never forgotten dear friend Barry.
Until we meet again.
Love ,
Michelle Champoux & Chloe

Michelle Champoux

September 22, 2022

Dear Barry,
Thinking of you w light & joy .
I can only imagine all the incredible photos you´ve taken . With love & care ,
Michelle & Peri

Michelle Champoux

September 22, 2021

Dearest Barry,
Thank you for visiting Peri & myself in our dreams . We think of our laughter and special Christmas times shared together. Sending love & light to you . Love , Michelle & Peri

Michelle Champoux

February 2, 2021

Thinking of you Barry . Thanks for visiting me in my dreams .

Michelle Champoux

January 3, 2017

A light for you Barry.

Michelle Champoux

January 3, 2017

Dear Barry,
You came to me in my dream the other night . It was so good to see you again . You looked healthy and held a smile on your face . We did not speak this time but am hoping we will upon next meeting .
Please know I continue to hold you in my thoughts and heart .
With love ,
Your pal
Michelle Champoux

HJ Martin

October 20, 2016

Fare thee well, O long ago friend.

Jack Keaton

October 2, 2016

Rest in peace, Barry. You were a gentle sole.

ann Kasline

September 30, 2016

Your wonderful eye for the beauty in our city and our world will be missed. Thank you for sharing your gift with us all.

Candace Donovan

September 29, 2016

Your memory will shine on in my heart, little brother.

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