Memorial
Christopher Shaun Barry, 61, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at his home under the care of hospice on Monday, July 24, 2017 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Mass of the Resurrection will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2017 at All Saints Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Chris was born February 29, 1956 in Cedar Rapids to John and Betty Lou (Grimes) Barry. He was united in marriage to Maureen O’Connell on May 28, 1977 in Cedar Rapids. To this union, three children were born.
He worked in the glass business for thirty-eight years. He enjoyed golfing, boating, and fishing. Chris was a skilled cook and baker, known especially for his pies and peanut butter cookies.
Chris will be remembered for his infectious smile, positive attitude, and his kind and gentle personality.
Chris is survived by his wife of forty years, Maureen; children: Shaun (Ashley) Barry and children Sophia and Cooper; Kelly (Adam) Fabor and children Raven and Duncan; and Bailey (Matt) Keister of Cedar Rapids.
Also surviving are his siblings: John (Judy); Tom (Gail); Mike (Cathy); Tim (Sue); Mo Brown; Brian (Deb); Scott (Brenda); Chauncey (Debra); and Joe (Elaine); as well sisters-in-law: Barb Lenz and Julie Beckett; and brothers-in-law: John (Mary Jo); Bill (Mary); Mike (Brenda); Pat (Sheryl); and Jamie (Dawn) O’Connell; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers-in-law Doug Brown and Ed Lenz.
Memorial donations in Chris’s name may be made to the Young Parents Network.
Today we say goodbye...
And lay you down to rest...
Our hearts are filled with sorrow...
Because you truly were the best...
As a husband, brother, father, uncle & friend...
You shined in many ways...
You always remained so positive...
Even through the darkest of days...
I want to crawl into a ball...
But as I promised I will not...
I will laugh, smile, & remember our life...
And give positive my best shot...
This world has lost some light...
But you can send it from up above...
Because we will carry you on with us...
Your strength, happiness, and love...
We will miss so many things about you...
Your laughter, hugs, and grace...
Your power of positivity...
And your love engulfed embrace...
Good things happen to good people...
Was a lesson you always taught...
So enjoy heaven when you get there...
Where you definitely earned a spot...
We look forward to the day we see you again...
We'll feel you every time that sun beams...
And until the day we meet again...
We'll see you in our dreams.