Thoughts About Barry - Freda Radich

Known to his family, friends, colleagues, and community as a leader in all he chose to do. As the eldest son, he became a pillar of strength for the family during the time that their father and grandfather, Lowell Garrison’s Alzheimer disease progressed over the years.

To his friends he always remained faithful and loyal as well to his life long partner and wife, Cathie and their two children, Nicole and Christopher.

Barry will always be remembered for his love of animals…. From the family dogs to California’s vast species of wild life. His passion for animals began at an early age when he would visit the Discovery Children’s Museum and later work there caring for injured birds and small wild animals. His favorite was a porcupine named Sideways.

It comes as no surprise that he landed a career position with the California Department of Fish and Game as a Senior Biologist.

His dedication to preserving and breeding threatened and endangered species began in early years during college laboratory classes. His parents owned a rural equine boarding stable adjoining the family residence near American River College. He spent many years in the horse pastures, and nearby creek gathering insects and worms to feed his collection of small critters. Barry recently revisited the spot on Catalina Island where he had released baby eagle chicks as part of a reintroduction project.

If Barry where here today, he would want all of us to heal ourselves and each other by standing in for him. To stand tall as a pillar and give others the strength, hope and courage to carry on.

Remember Barry for who he was, for what he stood for and for what he believed in. He was true to his heart.

Freda Radich