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Barry Austin Obituary

WHITE OWL - Barry Joseph Austin, 42, White Owl, died as the result of an automobile accident with his special friend Dorothy Iiams of Casper on Tuesday May 9th, 2006. Closed casket visitation will be noon until 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday May 15, 2006 at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis with Pastor Harold Delbridge officiating. Burial follows at the Bear Butte Cemetery in Sturgis. A memorial has been established. Barry was born March 4, 1964 at Sturgis, SD, to Jerry and Patty (Collins) Austin. He grew up on the family ranch and attended country schools at Metegoshe and Enning. He graduated from Sturgis Brown High School in 1983. He worked on a ranch in Nebraska for a short time before returning to the family ranch near White Owl. Barry drove truck for Anders Trucking in Union Center and Sivage Trucking out of Fort Pierre. But most of his life has been spent on the family ranch and he dearly loved his family and friends, taking care of livestock and the country way of life. Survivors include his parents, Jerry and Patty Austin, White Owl; two brothers, Bryan Austin and his wife Tyra, Enning and Bradley Austin and his wife Melissa, White Owl; one sister Sunshine Gerbracht and her husband Quentin, Maurine; and numerous nieces and nephews and two great nieces. He will be dearly missed by his family and his dog, Pretty. Barry was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Bea Austin and maternal grandparents, Lloyd and Ruth Collins.

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Published by Rapid City Journal on May 12, 2006.

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Todd & Jenny (Selby) Aigner

May 22, 2006

Dear Patty, Jerry, Bryan, Brad & Sunshine,



I too am reflecting back on the short time ago we were classmates at Enning School. I don't recall a time Barry not having a smile and a gleam in his eye. My memories of him are held with utmost endearment.



I am so sorry you have to endure the pain and loss of losing such a special link in your family.



Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the days ahead as the trials of the loss take hold. He was a special friend to me too.



God Bless & Take care.

James and Natalie Collins

May 18, 2006

After hearing of Berry’s accident, I found myself taking a step back in time, remembering the Holiday and weekend trips our family made to White Owl. Mom and dad would load up the car with Grandma & Grandpa, food and us kids would race for Grandmas lap and the rest would climb in the trunk for a 1 1/2 hour trip to Aunt Patties house for the day. To me it was the best time a boy could dream for. When we arrived us kids would hit the ground running, the only time we would slow down would be to eat. From going to Sunday school to playing with toys in the dirt to building forts to exploring the ranch to riding motorcycles to helping with chores to eating my favorite mince meat pie. We always had so much fun. Barry will be missed, his love for life was a true gift from God. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Douglas L. Green

May 16, 2006

Dear Austin Family

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Barry , There was not a time that Barry did'nt have a smile on his face or a nice word to say to you were ever you seen him

May God Bless and keep you all in this time of sorrow

Darrin Krein

May 16, 2006

Austin Family:

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I only remember Barry for being really nice and always having a big smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sharon Romero

May 14, 2006

Dear Patty, Jerry & Family,



We are so sorry to hear of the death of Barry in a terrible accident. There are many familes & friends hurting now. We pray that God gives everyone the strength to bear the sorrow & most of all to cherish their great memories.



Love, Aunt Olive Collins & Cousin Sharon Romero & Family

Gary Hawks

May 14, 2006

Dear Patty, Jerry, Bryan, Brad and Sunshine and all of your families, we are so sorry to hear about Barry. Mere words can not begin to tell you of our sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.



Gary and Connie Hawks

Tyndall, SD

Ross & Melody Boydston

May 14, 2006

Jerry Patty and Family,

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Barry. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you. May God bless you all during this difficult time.

Carmen Heidler

May 14, 2006

Austin's

I just can't imagine how hard this is and how many people it will affect in so many ways. I will miss him coming to our little partys we had as often as possible at David's. Our last one was in December at our gift exchange and I got an tire pressure gauge from him, and I really needed it too. I pray your family and his friends will all find peace by looking to God for answers to all of our questions.

Carmen Heidler

Shane Crowe

May 14, 2006

To the Austin Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I also remember Barry as always smiling and friendly towards everyone. You are in my prayers.

Mary Kay Sandal

May 13, 2006

Dear Patty, Jerry, Bryan, Brad and Sunshine and all of your families,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these terrible days of facing the loss of Barry and trying to discover how to go on. God is truly with you and His arms are around you whenever you are wrapped in the arms of your family and friends. He weeps with you!



Your friends and neighbors

Larry and Mary Kay Sandal

Bill & Verna Simons

May 13, 2006

Dear Patti, Jerry and family,

We are so sorry of the loss of your son, Barry. Your are in our thoughts and prayers. Our family has fond memories of going to Metegoshi and Enning schools with him, and also riding the school bus. May God give you the strength to endure this difficult time.

Patti Nequette-Goff

May 13, 2006

Brian, Sunshine, Brad, Jerry and Patty,

I am so sorry for the loss of Barry. I got to know Barry well thru high school and after high school. I always remember his smile and the way that life just never got him down. The lord blessed your lives with such a wonderful person who touched everyone he came in contact with. There are no words of sympathy that will help at this time but remember that God is holding each of you up thru this time and that Barry touched many lives including your own. He will be truly missed.

Pauletta & Dean Bliege

May 12, 2006

Brad and Missy

I am so sorry to hear about Barry.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.

Gordy/Kathy Collins

May 12, 2006

Patty and Jerry,

Gordy and I want you to know we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers..words cannot describe the pain we felt on learning of the accident and Barry's death.We send our love to you all..Gordy and Kathy Collins.

Harley Cash

May 12, 2006

Our family extends our deepest sympathy. May God be with you in your time of loss.



In Christ,

Harley, Frances, Shirley and Barbi Cash

Dean and Kaye Andrews

May 12, 2006

To the family of Barry...Words cannot convey how sorry we are to hear of your loss...May God Bless and Comfort you...We hold you all in our thoughts and prayers

Marcie Ellis

May 12, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. How sad to lose such a fine son at such an early age. May the memories of him bring you comfort as his soul wings its way to heaven.

Sincerely,

Darla Hulm

May 12, 2006

Barry's family & friends;

My thoughts & prayers are with all of you. I'll always remember him having his cowboy hat on with a big smile. In loving memory of a fine young man.

Sincerely,

Darla Hulm

Randy and Lori Mosteller

May 12, 2006

To the Austin Family,

My husband and I are so sorry for your loss. Dorothy was my husband's aunt. During the times we got to be around the two of them it was obvious how much better he made her life. Barry was becoming part of our family and he will be missed.

Georgina Hughes

May 12, 2006

The loss of Barry will leave a void that will never be filled. His smile could melt the coldest of hearts and brighten anyone's day. Your family is in our prayers and we are trusting God to comfort you in this time of deep sorrow. There are no words to express the sadness we feel at the loss of such a special young man!

Rose Torres

May 12, 2006

We here at St.Isaac Jogues Parish would like to send our sympathy and condolences. May god bless you and watch over you during this time

Gayle (King) Roth

May 12, 2006

Patti, Jerry, Brad, Brian, Sunny, and families:



When I think of Barry, I think of the huge smile he always had on his face and the fact that he never met a stranger - he would always say "Hello". Some of my fondest memories are those of Vacation Bible School at the White Owl Church. He will be greatly missed by his friends and neighbors. Our thoughts are with you all at this extremely painful time.

Brad & Dawn (Matt) Olson

May 12, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God comfort in the love his arms. So sorry for the loss of Barry.

Sandy Pokorney ( Tennis)

May 12, 2006

Austin Family,

My deepest sympathy to you all. I haven't vistited with you for so long due to my move to Gillette. I hold you all in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless

Shannon Beck

May 12, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have special memories of Barry and know you do as well. His laugh and smile will be felt forever. He was proud of his "country life" and loved his family dearly. God Bless and Take Care

Ron Adam

May 12, 2006

I worked with Barry for several years in getting his ranching operation established. He was a sincere and genuine person and truly loved his ranching way of life. He was more than a customer--he was a true friend and he will be sorely missed.

Chris Cox (Heaton)

May 12, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of your loss I knew Barry through my uncle Dale he was a great person always had a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed

Bryan Bachand

May 12, 2006

To the Austin Family,

I am so sorry for the loss of Barry. I got to know Barry through my friendship with Brad during junior high and high school. Barry was always happy and very funny!



My condolences to the family,



Bryan Bachand

Lyle & LeaAnn Hendrickson

May 12, 2006

Dear Patti,Jerry and Family:

Our deepest sympathy go to you at this time, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lyle and LeaAnn Hendrickson

Sturgis, SD

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