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Brian Barber Obituary
BARBER, Brian Paul-- Died Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at UCSF Hospital in San Francisco after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family and a few close friends. Brian was born in San Jose, March 3, 1957. He lived and worked in this area his whole life. At the time of his death, he was happily employed at Casto Travel in Santa Clara.
Brian, who had been clean & sober for over 13 years, was active in Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Al-Anon. He described himself as having a very big life in recovery, full of laughter & love. He was quite the animal lover enjoying his two deaf, albino cats Beethoven & Clorox, his tropical fish, and his killer Fischer's lovebird, Kitty. He was an avid scuba diver, traveling throughout the world, diving with friends. His many interests and hobbies included puppet making, poetry, knitting, gardening and fishing.
He had been a member of St. Cyprian's Church in Sunnyvale, until recently moving to Livermore where he was an active member of St. Bartholomew's Church.
Brian is survived by his parents Paul and Joyce Barber of Campbell; his sisters Brenda Iwami of Watsonville; Janice Portesi of Campbell and Julie Wootten of San Jose, and his brothers-in-law Paul Portesi and Ken Wootten. He also leaves behind his adored nieces and nephews, Elizabeth Evenson, George Alvarez, Trevor Ihlen; Michael & Matthew Wootten; Madison & Kennedy Portesi; and Joey, Jake, Alexandria and Josh Evenson; and his best friend and travel companion, Tim Meier. He will be missed by the many people whose lives he touched: those he taught to play, those he taught to pray, those he taught to work, and those he taught to love.
A Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 5th at Darling-Fischer Mortuary, 615 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. The Funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 6th at Queen of Apostles Church, 4911 Moorpark Ave., San Jose. Another memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10th at St. Bartholomew's Church, 678 Enos Way, Livermore.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Barber
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Julie Wootten
April 3, 2025
23 years
David Gilchrist
April 2, 2025
The memories we shared keep me laughing every time I think about them. Know you are missed by many. As the years pass by we all have wonderful thoughts of you and will continue for years to come. I hope one day we will meet again. Miss you Brian.
David Gilchrist
March 29, 2024
Brian, you haven´t left my memories of our wonderful times together during our travels around the world. I know the gang is thinking of you often. The pictures I´ve saved of you and our wonderful friends help to keep me together as the years fly by. Those times bring a smile to to me. I haven´t sailed off into the sunset yet as health woes have caught up with me. The boat sits at the dock waiting patiently for that day. Say hello to our friends who have joined you. Miss you.
Julie Wootten
April 2, 2023
I miss your beautiful smile and silly sense of humor. I know you´re with mom and dad watching over us and that gives me some peace Love you big brother
David Gilchrist
April 1, 2023
David Gilchrist
March 29, 2023
The world is slowly getting back to "normal". Thinking of you on this 21rst year of your vacation in heaven. I miss your laughter which helped to make our lives happier in work and home. Miss you.
David Gilchrist
April 3, 2022
Brian, Missing you and our antics over the years. As I get older I feel I´ll be seeing you and the gang in the near future. Hugs to you, Joseph Kieffer, Lee Banks, and others.
Janice Lowery
April 3, 2021
I miss you very much. I'm glad you are my angel lifting me up during these crazy times. Love you.
Julie Wootten
April 2, 2021
Thinking of you my beloved brother.
David Gilchrist
March 29, 2021
The years flyby Brian but you are forever in our hearts and memories. Missing our laughter and travels. I’m land based for awhile as every country in the world has shutdown due to the Pandemic too cruisers sailing the seas. I added some pictures for our friends to remember.
David Gilchrist
September 1, 2020
David Gilchrist
July 24, 2020
David Gilchrist
July 24, 2020
Donna Vick
April 3, 2020
Currently, we are going through a major pandemic in the world and are required to stay at home. One of the things that is getting me through is closing my eyes and seeing your smiling face. Plus, all the fun times we had at work with Halloween costumes to just having a laugh fest in the middle of the day when we were waiting on travelers to call in for their booking air travel. Thank you for making my day and you will always be in my thoughts even when I know you are in heaven looking down on us still here trying to survive in this crazy world. Hugs to you Brian!
Julie Wootten
April 2, 2020
Love and miss you every single day!
David Gilchrist
April 2, 2020
Thinking of you on this anniversary date of your passing. It seems like only yesterday that we were laughing and enjoying the moments. Miss you always.
Donna Vick
April 5, 2019
Today this day Brian, I still see your bright smiling face and hear your laugh when I close my eyes and think about you in the office at Casto Travel. You were a fantastic person to work with and made work a lot of fun even on stressful days. Thank you! May you be entertaining the other angels in heaven and watch out for us left behind on earth. Until we see each other again! Hugs to you!
April 4, 2019
Been thinking of you so much. Reminiscing with J this past weekend. There were so many great fun times with our big brother. You light up our lives! Miss you terribly. Please continue to watch over your sisters and our children.
Love you!
Julie
David Gilchrist
March 29, 2019
Some of my most memorable and best times in life were shared with you. Days of utter laughter forever remain in my heart. Ill be off to explore the world again by sailboat later this year and hope youll be there in spirit with me. Miss you Brian.
David Gilchrist
April 30, 2017
Thinking of you Brian. Miss your exuberance in life. You remain in our hearts as time passes.
David Gilchrist
December 18, 2016
Brian, The Christmas holiday is fast approaching and another year is passing. I think of you often which brings back so many wonderful memories. The pictures we share during travels and at work always make me giggle and help relive some very happy times. You are in my heart and not forgotten. I know your Dad is with you and your Mother is missing you greatly. If you see my parents give them a hug for me. You had so much love and caring for people and your pets. I'm sure it continues in heaven.
September 16, 2016
Brian,missyou,miss you,miss you. Hope Dad is with you. Love forever,M0m
Sara Peet
April 4, 2015
Brian, I think of you so often. Still look at the picture of you and Makena. She will be 23 in a few days. Thank you for watching over us. We miss you.
Love Sara and Makena
April 2, 2015
It is hard to believe it has been 13 years since you left us. Think of you all the time. Will love you forever.
Mom and Dad
David Gilchrist
April 2, 2015
Brian, You are in my thoughts often. We had super times travelling the world and working with a great group of people. I'm heading to sea again to the far reaches of Earth. Several places to which we shared good times. Just know many of us have you in our hearts forever.
Donna Vick
April 6, 2014
Brian, You still can make me smile and laugh today. Just thinking about you always being so happy and full of life.
David Gilchrist
April 3, 2014
Brian, You are in my thoughts often.
Sara Peet
April 3, 2014
Miss you so Brian. Makena will graduate from college next month. I know you are still watching over us. Much love my friend.
April 2, 2014
BRIAN,
CAN'T BELIEVE IT HAS BEEN 12 YEARS. YOU ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN. WE HAVE SO MANY MEMORIES OF YOU. WE ARE GLAD WE HAD YOU FOR A SON, WE ONLY WISH YOU WERE STILL WITH US.LOVE ALWAYS,
MOM AND DAD
Julie Wootten
March 3, 2014
Happy Birthday my dear brother! I love you and miss you immensely. I wish I could talk to you and tell you this to your beautiful face. Thank you for watching over us.
Love, Julie
February 25, 2014
Brian, your light/love/laughter shine brightly for us all. Please know I am well, remembering you all-ways. Love, Rick
Donna Vick
April 5, 2013
When I have days where I need to laugh. I think of Brian and how he was always so happy. And his laugh would make anyone feel 1000% times better even on their bad days. Thank you Brian for keeping me smiling even on my bad days. Love and miss you !!!
Sara Peet
April 4, 2013
Think about you all the time, watching over us Makena will be 21 on Saturday. Miss you :)
April 4, 2013
Dearest Brian,
Oh the times I think about our blessed friendship, and how you lived the meaning of service to others.....and how to live the Gospel message......I have tried to be an attentive student of the same. I am so grateful for our shared Catholic faith and all which that means.....I know your spirit is nearby.....and I find much comfort in knowing one day once again, we will be together. Please pray for me and those still on this earth. Love always, His kind,
Marcia
April 3, 2013
Love you, miss you, think of you often.
Mom and Dad
David Gilchrist
April 3, 2013
Brian, Miss you very much. We had some of the best times ever during travel to Europe, Halloween, and working together at Casto Travel. You had a rare thing about you to help open people to life. I enjoyed it to the hilt with you - you are in my mind and will always be there.
Julie Wootten
April 3, 2013
I feel you with me all the time, especially at Easter. I love and miss you my brother.
Janice Lowery
April 2, 2013
I love and miss you sweet brother.
Donna Vick
May 8, 2012
Brian,
I can still heard your laughter today !! You were a shining star in the office and made each day seem like a party !! You will always be missed but I know you are watching over all of us !!
Joan Collins
May 7, 2012
Hey Brian, you are still missed. Your smile and laughter are still with us. Love, Joan
Sara Peet
May 7, 2012
10 Years you have been watching over us. My Grandma Lola is up there with you now,get to know her she is awesome. :)Makena just finished her 2nd year of college. We miss you Love Sara and Makena
David Gilchrist
May 4, 2012
Brian we think of you often. Ten years have gone in a heartbeat. I miss our laughing and overseas trips with Deb and the gang. Say hi to Joseph and Lady for me.
April 7, 2011
Hard to believe 9 years have flown by.....Your love and goodness lives on in the many lives you touched......So often I hear myself saying things you used to say......and truths you shared with so many......always sharing your love, compassion, care, faith, and hope......"Love isn't love til it is given away". You were a master of sharing your love, your friendship, your hope, your joy.......Love always, and still working on progress, not perfection.
Marcia
April 5, 2011
Hi Beautiful Brother!
I miss you so much. As I watch Madison and Kennedy become beautiful young ladies, I realize how long ago you left us (they were just babies). Every day that my little Brian does something funny, goofy and silly, I think of you and how you would have really appreciated his spirit. LOVE YOU, MISS YOU, but I feel you with me every day.
Love,
J
Donna Vick
April 4, 2011
Hi Brian: I heard your laugh this past weekend from someone who reminded me of you. He was sitting a table at the Costco food court talking with another man and laughing about what happened to him earlier in the morning. I walked over to him and thanked him for reminding me of you. His name was Brad. And he gave me a hug because he said it was from you.
I miss your smiley face and laughter in the offce. But, I still have my great memories of you.
David Gilchrist
April 4, 2011
Hi Brian, Time is flying by but you are always in our thoughts. We miss your smiles.
Julie Wootten
April 3, 2011
Brian,
I miss you and think of you every day. Please continue to watch over the boys. If I can't have you here then I am glad you are our Guardian Angel!
Love, Julie, Ken, Michael, and Matthew
April 2, 2011
BRIAN,
IT'S BEEN NINE YEARS SINCE YOU LEFT US. WE MISS YOU EVERY DAY. WISH YOU WERE HERE.
LOVE, MOM AND DAD
Sara Peet
April 9, 2010
Hey Brian, Its that time again. Makena is 18 now and you would be so proud of all she has been doing. I know you are still looking out for us and we think of you all the time. Miss you and love you. Sara and Makena Peet
Donna Vick
April 6, 2010
I thought about you yesterday on the day of your anniversary when the weather changed from rainy to bright & sunny just like you. I miss you !!! I hope you are watching over all of us now.
David Gilchrist
April 5, 2010
It that aniversary again - the day you took that extended vacation to a much happier place. I miss you Brian and think of you often.
makayla tierney
March 17, 2010
lots of love and respect
JanetMarie Junio
March 4, 2010
When I look at your picture I still feel like you are laughing with us. Thanks for accepting me and Lena just as we were. I miss your stories and one day hope to hear them again. Love & Respect
Donna Vick
March 4, 2010
Hi Brian:
First, Happy Belated Birthday !!! You are thought always at Casto. We moved to a new office in San Jose, which I know you would love. David G and I talk about you at times throughout the years about how we miss you in the office.
I hope you are looking down on us and making sure we keep up the great spirit you left behind in all of us.
Miss you more each day !!!!
Donna Vick
Bertram Workum
March 4, 2010
Hi, Brian -- So, it was your birthday yesterday. Once a year, I am reminded of the wonderful young man so loved by Tim, by so many others. While I never "met" you, anyone who has read your Third Step Prayer knows you a little. I have a beloved friend, too; we walk hand in hand on the spiritual road to recovery...and I gave him your prayer for Christmas a few years back, so he knows you, too -- a little bit, any way. And Li'l Bit also is the name of one of my cats; he prays for you. Now I am quite sick, and facing surgery; I pray daily that God use my pain and exhaustion as He will. When my pain is very bad, Li'l Bit the cat hunkers down beside me, puts a paw on my forehead, and kisses me on the nose.
March 3, 2010
Brian,
Today is your birthday. 53 years ago you came into our lives. My how we miss you.
Mom and Dad
Mom and Dad Barber
April 2, 2009
Brian,
Oh how we miss you. Hard to believe it has been seven years since you left us. We think of you all the time. We are always saying "Brian would love this" or "what would Brian think about this".
Miss you, miss you.
Judy Singer
April 2, 2009
Brian,
I still remember the great FAMS we went on and had such a great time because of you in my life. You lit up everything you touched and I miss that, but know that you are watching us and making sure we keep happy and safe
Donna Vick
April 2, 2009
You are still always on my mind and missed daily. Even now, just picturing your face or hearing your name brings a big smile on my face. I can't help it, you were always making someone laugh when they were having a bad day. And it makes me wish more people were like you in my life. Then, I get sad for a moment because I remember you are in heaven. But, looking down on all of us at Casto Travel keeping a watchful eye on us.
David Gilchrist
April 2, 2009
Brian, You are always on our minds. You are missed so deeply. The days at work have never been the same without your happy face lighting up the office. Our Halloween pictures are at my desk.
April 1, 2009
Thinking about you up there watching over us. We both miss you alot. Sara and Makena Rapid City SD.
Donna Vick
June 18, 2008
You are missed daily by those that love you. I feel lucky to have had the chance to meet someone as special as you. You made each day in the office, a pure joy. Always able to bring a smile to anyone's face.
You are one of a kind and definitely are missed daily by me.
David Gilchrist
June 16, 2008
You are still in our minds daily. We miss your smiles. It seems like yesterday you were here plugging away on the computers looking for that best routing for your clients. Miss you terribly.
Donna Vick
April 4, 2007
Brian: April 2nd is a day we lost the most precious friend. You are always remembered by me every time someone walks by me that looks similiar to you. Or ask about you via junk mail you still get in the office here. I think you send it just to keep in touch with us.
Sara Peet
April 4, 2007
Brian- Guardian Angel, I have been thinking about you alot lately. Makena is almost 15 you would be so proud of her. Actually you probably are. I look at a picture of you and her everyday. You are truly missed and will be forever....LOVE always Sara and Makena
David Gilchrist
April 4, 2007
Some of my best memories in life are the days spent with Brian at work and during our travels worldwide. I can`t believe its been five years now. I miss you everyday.
Joyce and Paul Barber
April 3, 2007
Brian,5 years ago yesterday we said goodbye to you forever. We miss you so much. We still look for you to come bouncing through the door wearing that wonderful smile. We love you. Mom and Dad
janice lowery
April 2, 2007
Hey Brian,
I miss you soooo much! I am thinking of you today (ALOT!) Your nephew (Brian)is now a year old and is so cute. You would love him. He keeps me on my toes and I think of you every day when I call his name! Watch over him for me...he is a dare devil and needs a reliable guardian angel! Love you, your loving sister, Janice
sara peet
May 9, 2006
Hey Brian, Just wanted to check in again. Have really been thinking alot about you lately...Makena is doing so well you would be so proud. She is quite the artist. 14 yrs old now, working and driving...missing you ...love sara
David Gilchrist
May 9, 2006
Brian you are in my mind everyday. I miss your happiness here at work each day. Four years ago you left us and it still feels like yesterday.
Julie Wootten
December 14, 2005
Brian,
The holidays are coming. I miss you! Watch over us and keep us safe.
Love,
Julie
Bertram Workum
November 27, 2005
Brian -- I "know" you only through Tim; but today, enjoyed the privilege of reading your Third Step Prayer. I will cherish the copy Tim made available to us at a retreat. Pray for us, as we pray for you.
Marcia Green
November 19, 2004
Dear Brian,
November 20th was yet another birthday for you, one of rebirth and new life. As important or more meaningful than your "real birthday", you used to tell me. I am so glad that you chose recovery and thank you for the beautiful example of love and friendship you generously shared. A most precious gift was your friendship. From your picture on my desk, our eyes meet each day and the love we shared continues to grow.
Celebrating your sobriety and all your choices
to stay sober.
Love,
Marcia
Donna Vick
November 18, 2004
Dear Brian,
There are times at Casto when I think about you like when we all dressed up for Halloween and you always had on the most beautiful costumes.Or during our Christmas parties you were always the first to start the party with a good joke or story to make everyone laugh. And I still remember your beautiful smile and how you made everyone smile around you even if we were having a bad day. You are one of a kind and I know that you are watching over everyone of your Casto Friends and Family to this day.
Sara Peet
November 17, 2004
Me again, Just thinking of you.
Love Sara
Stacey Cortez
November 16, 2004
Dear Brian,
I want you to know how special you are to me and everyone who ever came in contact with you. Your sense of humor on life was right on target. I was very lucky to have been able to work with you at Casto.
I left in April 2001 from Casto and wish I would have stayed in touch more. Thank you David for letting me know about this guest book.
We were all so blessed to have know someone like Brian who had such a great joy for life and always had a smile to give. I feel you watching over us all and you are an angel.
One of Gods Favorite!!!!!!! :-)
Janet Junio
April 6, 2004
Dear Uncle Brian
I don't remember if anyone has ever posted your prayer before, but I felt moved to share it with them. I know you wouldn't mind because you carried this message everywhere you went. I'm not surprised that this message board is still up, not surprised at all!!!!!
Brian’s “Third Step Prayer”
Ta ke my life.
Do for me what I have never been able to do for myself. Show me how to love others and myself. Help me not stand in judgment of myself and others. Replace all of my judgments with acceptance. When all the world around me is in turmoil, let me find safety in the home you have built in my heart. Take the darkness from my heart and replace it with a light so bright that it illuminates not only me but also the lives I touch. When I am struck with fear, let me always know faith. Build me a kingdom and be my king. My life to you I will always know that even at it’s most distressing moment, my life is a demonstration only of your will for me. I leap off the edge knowing you will catch me. I give you all control of my destiny and I am safer than I’ve ever been
Julie Wootten
April 6, 2004
When I think about you I feel like you have been gone an eternity. When I think about the time you got sick two years ago it seems like yesterday. The days spent at the hospital are burned in my memory forever. Thank you for all of the memories we made together when you were here and thank you now for being my angel. I feel you all the time especially when I REALLY need you. Thanks for watching over Michael and Matthew and for protecting them. I love you and miss you terribly. Your baby sis, Julie
Sara Peet
April 6, 2004
Brian, WOW hard to believe you have been watching over us for 2 years. Makena and I feel you with us everyday. She is 12yrs old today and is really growing up. BUT of course you already know that because you are watching over us always. I have a picture of you and her on my desk and see you everyday. Forever your friend....Sara
Sheila Flanagan
April 4, 2004
Oh my! I am so grateful for your entry today - - because it made me think of Brian! His smile is etched on my heart forever - and memories of running up & down Safeway aisles at midnight with Brian and Tim Meier still make me laugh. Save us a spot up there, Brian!
Diane Hutchins
April 4, 2004
Dear Wonderful Brian,
I do miss you so. I always was looking forward to sharing many more fun-filled days together and taking the time to get together and share the going-ons of our lives. I moved away from Northern California, initially to Morro Bay, CA and now Kapolei, HI. I often feel your presence in my world. I know you are watching over me and taking good care to tell my guides and angels what they need to do to help me. Recently there has been much turmoil in my life, but I have faith and am calm about the outcome. Everything is going to be exactly as it should be. I also joined a twelve step program in 2003 and I credit your example for guiding me there. Your vitality and joy of life was contagious and I wanted to know more about this whole fellowship deal.
To Brian's family and friends, he is so blessed to be in the afterworld and we will see him again and be able to tell him how we lucky we are to know him. To my dear friend Janice, thank you for sharing him with me. To Joyce and Paul - great job having this son, he is a true treasure. And Janice is, too !!!
Love and Laughter, Diane
David Gilchrist
April 2, 2004
It`s been two years today since you left us and I think of you often. We all feel at a lost without your presence around.
David Gilchrist
May 23, 2003
I saw the musical Mama Mia last in San Jose. The great costumes and songs reminded me of the fun times I had with Brian. I wish he was here to share all of this - I miss him....
Sara Peet
April 2, 2003
Dearest Brian, It was one year ago today that you left us for you new home in the sky. I bet it is just beautiful up there and that you have many friends. I also know that you are super busy watching over all of us too. Makena and I think of you everyday and know you are there!! Love always until we meet again. Sara and Makena
David Gilchrist
April 2, 2003
Brian, You`re in my heart full of wonderful memories. I think of you often. Today, April 2, last year you passed on to that wonderful resting spot in the sky. I plan to see you one of these years again so save me a place. Your friend forever. David
Carleen Kelem
January 4, 2003
I was not able to attend Brian's funeral as I was out of town. I thing because of this I have had a very hard time saying good-bye. At times, I've tried to make myself do or say something to put Brian to rest in my mind. I also have not and will not remove Brian from my address book. I do love the idea of making his new address HEAVEN. Brian was one of my very favorite people in the whole world. He was all about honesty and integrity and FUN! He was one of those friends that you knew would be there when you needed him, no matter what. He was one of those people who would be there for a stranger who needed someone. The world needs more Brians and yet we've lost him.
Brian, I love you dearly. I think of you always which always brings a twinkle to my eye and a tickle to my tummy. I can't think of you without smiling. I have so many wonderful and endearing memories of us. Thank you so much for your friendship. I’m so lucky to have had you in my life. I send you big hugs and kisses.
Good-bye my friend.
All my love,
Carleen
Sheila Anne Flanagan
January 1, 2003
oh my! It is amazing how one life can touch so many others. Two days ago, my husband and I were in Monterey. A fellow with Brian's stature and coloring passed me in the gift shop of the aquarium. I can't tell you the joy i felt thinking of Brian. Actually sent a prayer his way (Heaven) to ask him to watch over us all in 2003.
God bless!
Janet Marie Junio
December 31, 2002
I too have been having a hard time erasing Brian from my book. So I decided that I would keep him there and list HEAVEN as his new address. God Bless those who love and miss him.
Patrick Corboff-Sheffer
December 30, 2002
About this time every year, I go through my address book and clean up the pages, I just couldn't bring myself to remove the page with Brians address, phone and other information.
Margaret [Raye] Willis
December 28, 2002
To the Barber Family,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss earlier this year. It is wonderful that you have such a close and beautiful family to comfort you with this loss. May God grant you peace as you continue to mourn the loss of your son and brother. Your cousin (daughter of Lois Gray Raye who was sister of Wilma Gray Huston).
Jody Dowgray
July 5, 2002
Brian was such a wonderful joy to be with and to work with. I still expect to receive messages, asking me to reroute his calls. Below is a message I received from him. This is definitely Brian and we loved his sense of humor. I still have this email:
Sent: Fri 1/11/02 12:13 PM
Subject: Hide the Jewelry...Brian's Coming!
"Hi, Y'all...
Just a warning that I'm coming in to Santa Clara on Monday to see you all!
(Jody I'll call you when I get to the office to let you know where I'm sitting.)
Thanks..and see you soon!
Brian"
Brian - we'll miss you forever, but we'll always feel your presence:
"Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on the snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die….
Anonymous
michael wootten
May 26, 2002
Memories of me and my Uncle Brian titled "Me and My Uncle Brian"
I had the best trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium with my Uncle Brian. We had the time of our lives, but I'm sad that it was the last time I ever got to speek to him or see him. First, we set off from my house to go to my Auntie Brenda's restaurant. We both had pancakes, but he had orange juice and I had hot chocolate with whipped cream. After breakfast, it was off to the Monteray Bay Aquarium! Meanwhile, we were listening to music, not ordinary music, but Spanish language. We heard some English such as names of cars. I forgot the names. Then, I felt like jumping in my seat. We were so close. Even from the parking garage I could hear the waves crashing on the shore. First we looked at creatures that live at the bottom of the bay. Then, we looked at the sharks, tide pools, a really interesting creature called a Sea Dragon (similar to a seahorse except longer) with weedy things coming out of it. The seahorses were cute. For lunch we went to Buba Gump Shrimp. My Uncle Brian had something like a shrimp sandwich and I had chicken strips, you'd probably think fish strips. Like I said, that was the best trip to the Monteray Bay Aquarium.
Love, Michael
deb dowrie
May 23, 2002
Dear Joyce and Paul,
I just want you to know that I am thinking of you and your family at this very sad time.. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, deb dowrie
Brenda Stanford
April 28, 2002
Brian was my cousin. I didn't have a close relationship with him but I am sorry that he is gone. I haven't seen him since I was a small child. Living completely across the U.S. made this very difficult. I wish that I could know all of my cousins, but they are so scattered that it is almost impossible to keep in contact. I do regret that I could not know him the way everyone else did.
God Bless Brian and the entire family. Please, someone from the family contact me. Thanks.
Sincerely,
Brenda Stanford
(Dwight Pendley's sister)
Kristina Sorensen
April 19, 2002
I was very saddened to hear Brian had passed. I worked with him years ago at Casto, and still remember all his wonderful cat stories. He could get the whole department laughing and cheered up when it got stressful. He had a great smile and laugh.. He reached out to others, and anyone who came in contact with him could feel his warmth and sincerity as a person. I know he will be deeply missed by many.
Makena Peet
April 17, 2002
Brian I feel you with me as my guardian angel everyday. You were always so nice to me when I visited the office, I have gotten many things from you that remind me of you. I miss you alot. Love Makena
Sherry (Thackston) Parish
April 17, 2002
Dear Paul & Joyce,
We were so saddened to hear of Brian's passing. Although we didn't see you all very often,we still feel and share your pain and grief. We want you to know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sherry(Thackston)Parish(Betty & Corbett's daughter) Dallas, Ga. 30157
Patsy (Barber), Mark and Patrick Link and Kristy Link Ray Rogers
April 14, 2002
Brian, Throughout the years we have been so close, and I'm sorry I didn't get to say that last goodbye. You know my heart, however, and it gives me great peace to know that you didn't have to suffer long like David. In fact, I bet you are with him and Mama and Papa Barber now, smiling and looking down on us all. Maybe you will be one of our guardian angels. I am so glad to know that you are with the Lord and that we will see you again some day. Thank you for all of the love and kindness you gave to me and the children. Kristy and Patrick send their love and want you to know how much you will be missed. Patrick was hoping to come out to visit you soon, and didn't make it. I told him that you will know how he feels and that you will be with him in thought and in his heart always. Even though Mark didn't know you, he knew of you, as we often spoke of you and the rest of our wonderful family in California. He has promised to take me out to visit Uncle Paul and Joyce before long.
To Uncle Paul and Aunt Joyce, Brenda, Janice and Julie and their families - Our hearts and prayers are with you, and we send all of our love!
Patsy, Mark, Patrick and Kristy.
Uncle Horace and Aunt Amy Barber
April 14, 2002
Brian your room has been converted to a music room. Your garden is now filled with homes. We still see you in your room proped up in bed reading. We will miss seeing you in Las Vegas. We love you.
Uncle Horace and Aunt Amy
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