Barry Edward Needham

Birth date: Mar 17, 1944 Death date: Apr 25, 2024

Barry Edward Needham passed peacefully with his daughters by his side, in his daughter Trina's home in Oregon, on April 25, 2024. He braved lung cancer with an indelible, unmatched sense of humor and courage. Barry was a long ti Read Obituary

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Tim Pifer

102w ago

in honor of Barry.

I remember the first time I met Barry (he had just become my Father-in-law) and we went to Colorado to be introduced one to the other. I said, "Hi Dad". He looked at me and said never call me "Dad", things happen, and I'd rather be your friend, friendships are forever.

He was right and we remained friends from that day forward, 40+ years ago. We enjoyed golf tournaments in Colorado, and when he moved to Oregon; we enjoyed golf leagues and then bowling leagues together for many years until the cancer made it impossible for him to continue.

He was a friend and a fighter and I will miss him. He was always my friend first and foremost.

Tim P

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Djinn Harris

102w ago

I spent a whole lot of days and nights with Trisha at the Needham house back in the day. I have always remembered Barry to be so welcoming to me, good natured and kind. He put up with our shenanigans and I remember him and Di laughing when they probably should have been mad at us for whatever dumb things we did. I have so many happy memories from those times. Rest in peace, Barry.

Dianne Ahart

102w ago

Barry was my first love, one of my best friends and a great father to all his children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Happy trails, buddy, we’ll see you on the other side. Hugs, Di