Barry Gordon Richards

Barry spent his life in the fuel business and hauled his final load on April 15, 2014 at the age of 75. Survived and missed by his loving wife of 54 years Mary; their children: Vernon (Kamloops); Cami (Neil Salanski) of Cranbrook; Charlene (Kamloops). Granddaughters Marlo and Kaylin Salanski of Cranbrook. Niece: Robin (Sheldon Scott) Penticton. Siblings: Shirley Wallin (Virgil) of Armstrong; Charlie (Marilyn) of Penticton; Allan (Betty) of Kelowna. Sister in law Val Wurtz (Phil) of Medicine Hat. Many nieces; nephews, extended family and lifelong friends.

Barry was born and raised in Penticton, B.C. where he developed his lifelong love of sports as a participant and a spectator. Barry was a sincere person who had a strong sense of values, which included family, friends, animals and his work. Barry was a member of Orion Lodge #51, Charter Member of Skaha Rotary Club; volunteer fire fighter in Penticton for many years, and served as a volunteer driver for the Cancer Car in Kamloops for 10 years.

To the nurses on the 4th floor recovery, your care and compassion to Barry and family was above and beyond. Thank you!

No formal service by request. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, The Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be left at www.mem.com

Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Cremation Centre, 250-554-2429.