Stephen Robert "Bob" Barry
November 04, 2014
Stephen Robert “Bob” Barry, 85, of Urbandale, passed away from Alzheimer’s on November 4, 2014 at Calvin Community in Des Moines. A visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by a mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church, 4600 Meredith Drive on Saturday, November 8, 2014 followed by burial at Resthaven Cemetery.
Bob was born November 27, 1928 to Stephen W. and Helen (Barret) Barry in Decatur County, Iowa. He was a graduate of Leon High School, where he was involved in all sports, including four years of football, and was a graduate of Chillicothe Business College.
Bob moved to Des Moines in 1948 and was employed by Armstrong Tire and Rubber Co. as an inspector a few years before accepting management positions with Sears Roebuck for 38 years. Following early retirement in 1987, Bob accepted a part-time position with Amaco Motor Club until they relocated to Chicago. He was an active member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for 17 years and earned numerous awards.
Bob enjoyed gardening, sports (especially football), auto racing, boating activities with the family’s Cobalt and traveling, which included six cruises.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Phyllis Barry of Urbandale; daughter, Diane Heidorn of Urbandale; son, Ronald Barry of Clive; grandson, Bobby (Jennifer) Heidorn of Pearland, TX; and sister, Pauline Davis of Anaheim, CA.
He was preceded in death by his brother, James Barry.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1730 28th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ron & Julie Barry
11/07/2014
Phyllis, Diane, Ron,
Thinking of you all as you celebrate Uncle Bob's special life.
Our deepest sympathy.
With our Love,
randy Jurgensen
11/07/2014
thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family during this difficult time. Iam a good friend and ex co-worker of Ron .
Wanda
11/06/2014
My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one, Bob. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you. May our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father who loves us, comfort your hearts and make you firm. (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
Joe & Polly
11/06/2014
So very sorry Diane. May he rest in peace. Keeping your family in our prayers.