Lakewood, Colo. — Barbara L. S. Barry of Lakewood, a daughter of Ira T. F. and Antoinette L.J. Stoneback, died Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Denver after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her close family and friends.

Born in 1942 in New Jersey, Barbara graduated from Smith College and did graduate studies at the University of Massachusetts, Brown University, and Montclair State Teachers’ College. She worked as a project manager for Dudley Observatory’s Skylab project. In the 1970’s she moved to Colorado, doing Environmental Impact Studies for the Department of Highways.

Barbara was predeceased by her parents, and by her husband, Charles T. Barry. She is survived by her son, David W. Reynolds of Lakewood; her sisters, Katharine S. Christie and husband, Peter L. Christie of Etna, N.H., and Martha S. High and husband Colin J. High of Enfield, N.H.; and many nieces and nephews and their children. She loved all of her family and friends very much and will be remembered for her passionate community work, her compelling smile, and her cheerful, positive spirit.

Memorial gifts may be sent to Foothills Animal Shelter in Golden, Colo., http://foothillsanimalshelter. org/donate/donate-online/.

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