November 27, 1946 - Calgary, Alberta
June 10, 2022 - Foothills, Alberta
Husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-
law, son and friend-all ten of the best! Every
friend was a friend for life, especially his best
friend and loving wife Betty Ann. Barry and
B.A. shared just shy of 48 years of marriage,
three daughters; Allison (Kyle), Ashley (Justin),
and Elizabeth; four grandchildren; Ben, Olivia,
Frederick, and Vivianne; and a lifetime full of
laughter and celebration, family and friends,
and animal companions. Son of Paul and Vivian
Rowe, Barry grew up in Calgary’s Elbow Park
with brother Bob (Sheila) and sister Ginny (Rob),
who all share the Rowe humour defined by a
quick wit, word play and punny jokes. Barry
was always on time, always quick to laugh,
always up for a game of crib, a walk up the hill
or around his yard. He never missed a meal,
especially a gourmet one, and he loved to play
host, especially from the soft seats. Barry was
an athlete. He loved playing football, tennis, and
golf. He was an animated and opinionated fan
of football, hockey, golf… and politics. Barry
enjoyed a successful career as a landman and
owner of Maverick Land. Working for Barry
was a rite of passage for many younger family
and friends. Barry was a kid at heart and never
stopped playing with all of the kids in his life. He
enjoyed launching them off his shoulders in the
pool, putting them on a horse, letting them drive
the golf cart, racing them, lighting fires with
them, fishing, tickle fights, wrestling, kick-the-can,
water-skiing and tubing, bucking broncos,
birdwatching, berry picking and animal tracking.
As all who knew him can attest, to know Barry
was to like him - a lot. As all who loved him can
attest, we were so lucky. A special thank you to
Dr. Mortis and to Schwan and Jeri at the P.D.
clinic and all the healthcare professionals who
took such kind care.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may
be made directly to the Kidney Foundation of
Canada 6007 – 1A Street S.W., Calgary, AB
T2H 0G5 Telephone: (403) 255-6108,
www.kidney.ca or to the Salvation Army,
1731 29th Street SW Calgary, AB, T3C 1M6,
on line at www.salvationarmy.ca, or by phone
403-410-1112.
