Gary Vernon Barlow

Redding, CA

1936 - 2017

The family of Gary Barlow is saddened to announce the death of our beloved husband, father, gramps & friend on Saturday, September 16, 2017.

Gary was born in Fortuna, CA on March 16, 1936 to Kenneth & Edith Barlow. He grew up in Scotia, where his father was a timber faller for Pacific Lumber Company.

Gary worked 2 summers in the woods while in high school which made the decision to attend college an easy one. He went to Humboldt State College & majored in Fine Arts & Architecture, then attended Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, completing his art education degree at Humboldt State. His first teaching job was at Hoopa High School for 4 years then moved on to Central Valley High School for 30 years. He loved bringing out his students' many talents & encouraging their participation in local art shows.

Gary & Linda met at a freshmen mixer at Humboldt State in 1955 & married in Eureka in 1959. They were together for 62 wonderful & adventurous years!

When the children arrived, they enjoyed numerous camping trips to Mt. Lassen, the coast & many other locations. Gary was an avid bow-hunter & fisherman. Gary, his son Jeff & grandson Jake spent many hunting seasons on the coast & in the Siskiyous. He also loved taking his son & Grandsons hiking in the Trinity Alps & the Marble Mtns.

He was preceded in death by his parents', Ken & Edith Barlow, brother Butch, sister Sandra & beloved son Jeff, his father & mother in-law Ray & Mary Cobb & brother-in-law John.

He is survived by his wife Linda, his brother John (Connie), his daughters Kristi (Kevin) of Wapanucka, OK, Mary (Mark) of Florence, KY, and daughter-in-law Candy. His grandsons Joshua (Gretchen), Jake, Jeremiah (Blair) great granddaughters Candice (Josh) and Kylee. Also brothers & sister in-laws, Carol & Mike, Larry & Sue, numerous cousins, nieces nephews & good friends.

No services will be held per Gary's request.

This wonderful man will be greatly missed.

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Published by Redding Record Searchlight from Sep. 24 to Sep. 26, 2017.

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Gaylene Hemenway

December 27, 2017

I had Mr Barlow as my art teacher in my sophomore year and senior year. That was back when nova was still the ninth grade high school. My brother ( rick Hemenway) ten years my senior, was also a student at Central Valley high. He loved Mr Barlow and made many beautiful things in his class. When I came to his class as a sophomore in 1981 and he had asked me if I was Rickies little sister. He remembered my brother after 7 years.. Mr Barlow taught my brother and myself the love of art. He was in fact my favorite teacher at CV! I chose to take his class twice. I would have taken his class all three years at CV, but wasn't able to in my junior year. He taught me so much and was an amazing man and artists (even tho he did make me angry at times) lol. Only because he would circle in red pen my mistakes lol. But that was his way of teaching and I wouldn't have it any other way! I couldn't wait for 7th period. He was truly amazing and I wish I had gone back to visit him. I wanted to so many times, but life got busy. That is one of my regrets.. I'm sorry for your family's loss. Mr Gary Barlow (who taught so many the joy of artistry) may he rest in peace.. I will never forget him!
Gaylene Hemenway class of 1984!

December 10, 2017

I was lucky enough to be in one of Mr. Barlow's classes in his first year at Central Valley High. He was just one of the guys to most of us but was an excellent teacher and extremely fair. After I kinda blew off a required project that didn't interest me, I came up with an interesting jewelry style of construction that he had never seen (at least that's what he claimed) and he said he would give me a passing grade on the skipped project in exchange for showing him my technique of how to get the results I achieved on the jewelry. I always considered him one of my better teachers and enjoyed returning for visits after my graduation, and to give him updates on how my pursuit of art in my college education was doing.
I know he had a great family that really cared for him because years later our daughter had his daughter Kristi as a teachers aide at Project City School in the Central Valley area. It is indeed a small world. Both my wife Linda and I have regrets about the loss of Gary, and hopefully they will take solace in knowing how many people his life touched and improved.,
Delton and Linda Streetman (and our daughter Athena Simpson)

Donald Smith

October 1, 2017

I am very grateful for all that he taught me and his willingness to share his experiences with others. He was a great teacher at Central Valley High School. He will be missed. My prayers will be for you and your family.

Nolan roth / hamilton

September 27, 2017

Gary was always a wonderful teacher, and great scout leader too... my deepest sympathies for all his family ... he will be missed. I last time I saw Gary was at my own Dads funeral ,, Bob Hamilton... Gary brought a group photo of the scout troop with all of us in it which I will always cherish. I will always remember Gary fondly and with great respect....God bless you all

Dal & Linda Krigbaum

September 25, 2017

Linda and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Michael Osier

September 25, 2017

Sorry for your loss Linda. Gary introduced me to Art while he was teaching at Hoopa High. I went on to attain a MFA from CCAC in Oakland. I remember him well.

Straight Arrow Bow Hunters

September 25, 2017

On behalf of Straight Arrow Bow Hunters, our sincere condolences to Linda and the family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Laura Snavely

September 25, 2017

Mr Barlow you are sorely missed.

Laura Snavely

Gary Barlow

September 25, 2017

Dearest Linda and family, We are very sorry for your loss and our prayers go out to you in this difficult time. With sympathy,Vince &Lidia Copeland

Beverly Thetford

September 24, 2017

I worked at CVHS with Gary for 14 years and Jeff, Mike & Linda were his students and friends of Jeff. Gary was such a creative and wonderful teacher loved by his students and the faculty.

Laura Snavely

September 24, 2017

Mr Barlow will be sorely missed. He got me on the right path in math.Laura SnavelyCVHS Class of 1985

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